Bethany Theological Seminary held its 107th commencement the morning of May 5, in Nicarry Chapel on the Bethany campus in Richmond, Ind. Approximately 150 were present to celebrate the achievements of 16 graduates.
BVSers in Hiroshima Help Organize Peace Concert with Brethren Singer
Brethren Volunteer Service workers at the World Friendship Center in Hiroshima, Japan, recently helped organize a concert for peace given by American Brethren folk singer Mike Stern on April 13.
Brethren Bits for May 3, 2012
This edition of Brethren bits includes personnel notices from the University of La Verne and Fahrney-Keedy Home and Village, search for a new president/CEO at Brethren Village, opening for a janitor at the Brethren Service Center, news from the Inglenook Cookbook and the Gather ‘Round summer curriculum, lots of district news as well as a church’s 100th anniversary, and much more.
Newsline for May 3, 2012
Stories in this issue of Newsline: 1) Business items are announced for the 2012 Annual Conference. 2) Conference officers invite Ministry of Reconciliation to broader role. 3) Moderator makes trip to Spain, visits new Brethren group. 4) Christian Citizenship Seminar considers our relationship with carbon. 5) MoR works on new network of conflict transformation practitioners. 6) Manchester trustees approve name change to ‘university.’ 7) Department of Defense contractor lists released by BBT, FedEx moves up. 8) Brethren Digital Archives project enters Phase 2. 9) Seminary and college commencement ceremonies set for May. 10) Brethren Academy updates its list of courses for 2012-13. 11) Brethren bits: Personnel, job openings, district news, and much more.
Brethren Digital Archives Project Enters Phase 2
The Brethren Digital Archives committee met on April 23 at the Brethren Heritage Center in Brookeville, Ohio. The group is guiding a project to digitize Brethren periodicals and publications.
Seminary and College Commencement Ceremonies Set for May
Bethany Theological Seminary will be holding its graduation ceremony on May 5, in Richmond, Ind., just one of several Church of the Brethren-related schools that have announced May commencement ceremonies.
Brethren Academy Updates Its List of Courses for 2012-13
The Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership has updated its list of courses for 2012 and extending into 2013. Courses are open to Training in Ministry (TRIM) or Education for Shared Ministry (EFSM) students, pastors, and other interested persons. Ordained and licensed ministers earn continuing education credit for most courses. Courses noted as “SVMC” are offered through the Susquehanna Valley Ministry Center at Elizabethtown (Pa.) College, register by contacting SVMC@etown.edu or 717-361-1450. Registration brochures are available at www.bethanyseminary.edu/academy or by calling 800-287-8822 ext. 1824.
MoR Works on New Network of Conflict Transformation Practitioners
MoR program coordinator Leslie Frye recently invited representatives from Mennonite Central Committee’s Office of Criminal Justice, the Kansas Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution (KIPCOR), and Anabaptist conflict transformation practitioners with a range of ages, colors, and affiliations to join MoR practitioners in conversation regarding the potential of forming a sustainable network for the continuing work of reconciliation.
Department of Defense Contractor Lists Released by BBT, FedEx Moves Up
Honoring the Church of the Brethren’s historic peace stance can be accomplished in many ways, and Brethren Benefit Trust chooses to do so through its investments. BBT does this by compiling lists of publicly traded US Department of Defense contractors each year and prohibiting its investment managers from investing BBT funds in them.
Christian Citizenship Seminar Considers Our Relationship with Carbon
Fifty-two Church of the Brethren youth and adult advisors met for the 2012 Christian Citizenship Seminar (CCS) on April 14-19 in New York City and Washington, D.C. The theme focused on “Stepping Out: Our Relationship with Carbon.”