224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 4, 2010 Quotes of the Day: “We live in a pregnant time. The church is not much different than Mary. Are we not called to pregnant living also?” –Marlys Hershberger, pastor of Hollidaysburg (Pa.) Church of the Brethren, preaching for Sunday morning
On Earth Peace Sponsors Bible Study on ‘Taking Jesus Seriously’
It may not have been Christmas in July but it was at the least a very summery Advent as Marlys Hershberger, pastor of Hollidaysburg (Pa.) Church of the Brethren, invited the Sunday morning worshippers into the special time Mary experienced as she waited for the promised arrival of her son Jesus. Relating stories of her
Sunday Morning Worship Called to Wait for New Possibilities
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 4, 2010 It may not have been Christmas in July but it was at the least a very summery Advent as Marlys Hershberger, pastor of Hollidaysburg (Pa.) Church of the Brethren, invited the Sunday morning worshippers into the special time Mary
Four Church Plants Welcomed as Fellowships or Congregations
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 4, 2010 Four new churches were welcomed Sunday afternoon–one as a congregation, three as fellowships. They were officially welcomed at the beginning of the business session so that their delegates could be seated in the delegate body. Iglesia de los Hermanos
Sermon for Saturday, July 3 – “When Heaven and Earth Touch”
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 3, 2010 When Heaven and Earth Touch Sermon by Annual Conference moderator Shawn Flory Replogle Scripture text: Matthew 17:1-9 Tonight is the first test of the 2010 Annual Conference delegates. Having read all the materials you have been provided, you will
Resolution on Gun Violence, 2011 Budget on Agenda for Denominational Board
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 3, 2010 A “Resolution on Ending Gun Violence” and a budget parameter for 2011 topped the agenda at today’s meeting of the Church of the Brethren’s Mission and Ministry Board. The group held its pre-Annual Conference meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa., led
Peggy Campolo Speaks at Voices for an Open Spirit Dinner
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 3, 2010 Bridge-building. It’s a useful metaphor for conversations in communities, in churches, and even in the home. Peggy Campolo’s message at the Voices for an Open Spirit (VOS) dinner Saturday evening offered personal testimony to the power of bridge-building, particularly
Saturday Service Is First Conference Worship to Be Broadcast Worldwide
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 3, 2010 It may not have been as momentous as the very first phone call, (“Come here, Watson, I need you!”), the stringing of cable for Morse Code from “Taking Jesus Seriously” is the theme for the worship services, shown here
Annual Conference Bits and Pieces
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 3, 2010 “We are in vogue. The cutting edge of the culture we live in is seeking the same things we were seeking 300 years ago…. It is our time. We were made for this time.” –Annual Conference moderator Shawn Flory
Standing Committee Trains for Special Response Hearings
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 2, 2010 Above: Annual Conference moderator Shawn Flory Replogle (center at top)presided over meetings of the Standing Committee. Standing Committee meetings aren’t all business. Below, members enjoy getting to know each on the first day of meetings, when the agenda included time for