Data released yesterday by the US Census Bureau reveals that nearly 46.2 million Americans now live in poverty, an increase of 2.6 million people since 2009 and the highest figures on record. The poverty rate for children under 18 increased to 22 percent (over 16.4 million children) in 2010. Among children under 5, the poverty rate increased to 25.9 percent (over 5.4 million children).
Newsline Special: Update on Church Responses to Disasters, Hunger
A report on Church of the Brethren responses to recent disasters in the northeast, including Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, along with a new hunger effort, and more.
Brethren in the News
A listing of recent online news stories highlighting Brethren individuals, congregations, and groups from across the country. News stories from the month, as of Sept. 12, 2011.
Newsline – September 9, 2011
Church of the Brethren Ministries responds to Hurricane Irene; Youth and Young Adult steering committee announced; International Day of Prayer; Bridgewater College Summit to explore future of economy and education in U.S.; personnel news; ConocoPhillips commits to indigenous peoples’ rights with support from BBT; Remembering and renewing the work for peace in Hiroshima; upcoming events; and more.
Today at NOAC – Friday, Sept. 9, 2011
An overview of the closing day of the Church of the Brethren’s 2011 National Older Adult Conference in Lake Junaluska, N.C.
Today at NOAC – Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011
An overview of the day at National Older Adult Conference in Lake Junaluska, N.C.
We Need Multiple Samaritans on Our Modern Jericho Roads
Curtis W. Dubble and David E. Fuchs MD sat down together in front of NOAC on Wednesday morning to tell the touching and powerful story of the Dubble family’s experience as Curtis’ late wife Anna Mary suffered brain damage following a heart attack.
Today at NOAC – Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011
An overview of the day at National Older Adult Conference, on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. The event is being held in Lake Junaluska, N.C., sponsored by the Church of the Brethren’s older adult ministry.
‘Behold I Make All Things New’: A Reading for Worship by Deanna Brown
Deanna Brown’s choral reading for the Wednesday evening worship service at National Older Adult Conference was an instant hit with NOAC. The reading for three voices was given by Brown along with Tana Durnbaugh and Frank Ramirez.
Today at NOAC – Tuesday, September 6, 2011
A review of the 2nd day of the 2011 National Older Adult Conference, held in Lake Junaluska, N.C., sponsored by the Church of the Brethren’s Congregational Life Ministries and Caring Ministries.