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
Resolution Against Torture, Other Business Items Recommended for Adoption by the Conference
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 2, 2010 Above: Annual Conference moderator Shawn Flory Replogle sits at the center of the head table for Standing Committee meetings. At right is moderator-elect Robert Alley, and at left is Conference secretary Fred Swartz. Below: Andy Hamilton, a member of
Annual Conference Bits and Pieces
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 2, 2010 Mission and Ministry Board announces new leadership The Church of the Brethren Mission and Ministry Board has announced new members of its Executive Committee, and new appointments to other committees of the board and Annual Conference. Quotes of the Day
Daily Webcasts Are Offered from Annual Conference
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 2, 2010 The schedule of events to be webcast from the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa., on July 3-7 includes each day’s worship service, one afternoon business session, pre-Conference deacon training sessions, a hearing for the Special
Blevins to Lead Ecumenical Peace Program for NCC and Church of the Brethren
Church of the Brethren Newsline July 1, 2010 In a joint appointment announced today by the National Council of Churches (NCC) and the Church of the Brethren, Jordan Blevins starts July 1 as the church’s staff for witness in a position also seconded to the NCC to serve as an advocacy officer in Washington, D.C.
Four Conference Events Feature Haiti Disaster Relief
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 1, 2010 The number of hygiene kits sent to Haiti through the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md., since the January earthquake is now 49,980–just 20 short of 50,000. Shipments of hygiene kits have been sponsored by a number
Brethren Press Bookstore to Host Book Signings
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 1, 2010 A number of authors will be signing books at the Brethren Press bookstore at Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa.: Bob Neff, shown above presenting a Bible study at National Older Adult Conference, is among the authors holding book signings at
Newsline for July 1, 2010
July 1, 2010 “If you love me, you will obey what I command” (John 14:15, NIV). NEWS 1) Brethren leader at White House meeting on Israel and Palestine. 2) Church leaders meet with Secretary of Agriculture on childhood hunger. PERSONNEL 3) Blevins to lead ecumenical peace program for NCC and Church of the Brethren.
Brethren Leader at White House Meeting on Israel and Palestine
Church of the Brethren Newsline July 1, 2010 Church of the Brethren general secretary Stan Noffsinger today attended a meeting at the White House with a group of church leaders who were invited to discuss Israel and Palestine with Denis McDonough, National Security Council Chief of Staff to President Obama. Churches for Middle East Peace
On Earth Peace Announces Last Year of Living Peace Church Reports
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 1, 2010 This is the last year for Living Peace Church Reports at the Annual Conference, according to an announcement from On Earth Peace. The intent of the annual open microphone time slot during Conference business sessions has been to encourage the development of a