(June 15, 2007) — Rounding out a Church of the Brethren sponsored delegation to North Korea this fall will be Young Son Min, senior pastor of Grace Christian Church in Hatfield, Pa., a congregation of the Atlantic Northeast District of the Church of the Brethren. The visit to North Korea is under the aegis of
Brethren Credit Union is ‘Fundamentally Sound’ and Growing
(June 14, 2007) — In order to grow the Church of the Brethren Credit Union and offer competitive rates to its members, the credit union’s board has developed a three-phase strategic plan. Over the past 18 months, the credit union has been focusing on the first phase of the plan, developing internal controls, writing new
Puerto Rican Brethren Hold 20th Island Assembly
(June 12, 2007) — The Church of the Brethren congregations in Puerto Rico held their 20th Island Assembly in early June. The churches also celebrated the graduation of the third class of students from the Puerto Rico Theological Institute. On June 1, the Instituto Teológico de Puerto Rico awarded nine students certificates for completing the
Children’s Disaster Services Highlighted in New Book
(June 11, 2007) — Children’s Disaster Services (formerly Disaster Child Care) has a chapter in a new book by author Roberta R. Owens, of the Legacy of Caring organization. The book is titled “Faith in Children: Stories from Faith-Based Children’s Centers.” Children’s Disaster Services is a ministry of the Church of the Brethren General Board.
Daily News: June 8, 2007
(June 8, 2007) — Manchester College, is bringing what it hopes will be a record Class of 2011 on campus during June for advising and registration sessions. The 119th year of the Church of the Brethren-related liberal arts college in North Manchester, Ind., begins Aug. 29. The college anticipates 350 new students this fall, a
Newsline Extra for June 7, 2007
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God….” Romans 1:16a UPDATE: ANNUAL CONFERENCE 1) Global Mission and Congregational Life programs combine dinner events at 2007 Annual Conference. 2) Annual Conference bits and pieces. UPDATE: 300th ANNIVERSARY 3) 300th anniversary curriculum: ‘Piecing Together the Brethren Way.’ 4) 300th anniversary bits
Newsline for June 6, 2007
“Be still, and know that I am God!” Psalm 46:10a NEWS 1) Church of the Brethren membership decline continues. 2) Brethren Benefit Trust screens top 25 defense contractors. 3) On Earth Peace board meets with Cross-Cultural Consultation. 4) Letter to President Bush supports UN Population Fund. 5) Brethren bits: Corrections, remembrance, personnel, and more. PERSONNEL
Daily News: June 5, 2007
(June 5, 2007) — Membership in the Church of the Brethren membership declined by 1,814 in 2006, according to reports received by the denomination. That represents a decrease of 1.4 percent from the previous year, about the same as the decline in 2005. Total reported membership in the US and Puerto Rico now stands at
Daily News: June 4, 2007
(June 4, 2007) — Sunrise Senior Living has purchased the final building site at Fountain Square of Lombard, Ill., completing a 15-year process of selling the former location of Bethany Theological Seminary. Bethany formed Fountain Square, Inc., with the Shaw Company of Chicago to sell and develop the property in cooperation with the city of
Letter to President Bush Supports UN Population Fund
(June 1, 2007) — The Brethren Witness/Washington Office has sent a letter to President Bush regarding funding of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The letter dated April 20 was signed by Phil Jones as director of the office, which is a ministry of the General Board. The letter described the fund as “an international