Leaders of the Church of the Brethren and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) are meeting together to learn about each other’s traditions, find commonalities of theology and practice, and look for possibilities opportunities for collaborative work and mission in the future.
Honoring Those Who Said No to War
The following article by Howard Royer, who recently retired from the denominational staff, was written for the newsletter of Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren in Elgin, Ill.–and may provide a model for how other congregations remember and honor conscientious objectors:
On Earth Peace Board Holds Spring Meeting
During its Spring meeting, the On Earth Peace board of directors discussed next steps in the organization’s search for a new executive director. The agency hopes to fill the position in the coming months, and to introduce the new executive director at the upcoming Church of the Brethren Annual Conference in St. Louis, Mo.
EDF Grant Supports Brethren Disaster Rebuilding Site in Virginia
A grant of $30,000 from the Church of the Brethren’s Emergency Disaster Fund (EDF) continues support for a Brethren Disaster Ministries rebuilding site in Pulaski County, Va. This is an additional allocation for the project site, with previous allocations totaling $30,000.
Brethren in the News for April 5, 2012
Today’s “Brethren in the News” includes two media reports on the tragic death of Castine Church of the Brethren youth pastor Brian Delk earlier this week, as well as a unique art exhibit focused on Jesus’ human side at Veritas, a new church development in Lancaster, Pa., and a re-enactment of Jesus’ crucifixion at County Line Church of the Brethren in Champion, Ohio, along with links to many more Brethren-related news stories.
Newsline for April 5, 2012
This issue of Newsline includes the following stories: 1) Ruthann Knechel Johansen to retire as seminary president. 2) Presidential and board leadership highlight Bethany trustee meeting. 3) Civilian Public Service camps mark 70th anniversaries. 4) Bridgewater’s Jesse Hopkins to direct final concert choir performance. 5) National Council of Churches provides Earth Day Sunday resources. 6) National Walk at Lunch Day April 25 reminds workers to be walkers. 7) Action Alert: Racism. 8) Brethren bits: Correction, remembrance, personnel, job openings, deacon survey, and much more.
Brethren Bits for April 5, 2012
This issue of Brethren bits includes a special request for prayer on the death of a youth pastor in Southern Ohio District, job openings at the Brethren Academy and Brethren Hillcrest Homes, personnel news, a Deacon Ministry survey, report from Global Women’s Project Steering Committee, and a host of other news from churches, districts, camps, colleges, and more.
National Council of Churches Provides Earth Day Sunday Resources
“This year, 2012, we are entering into a spirit of reflection regarding Ethics of Energy. This is the theme of our Earth Day Sunday resource and a series of six webinars we will host throughout the year,” reports the National Council of Churches (NCC) Eco-Justice program.
Civilian Public Service Camps Mark 70th Anniversaries
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the opening of a number of the Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps where Church of the Brethren conscientious objectors worked during World War II. Some 15 CPS camps overseen by the Brethren Service Committee opened in 1942.
Ruthann Knechel Johansen to Retire as Seminary President
Ruthann Knechel Johansen, president of Bethany Theological Seminary in Richmond, Ind., has announced her retirement, effective July 1, 2013. The announcement came in conjunction with the semi-annual meeting of the Bethany Seminary board of trustees.