“He (Jesus) said to them, ‘Come and see.’” — John 1:39a 1) Thousands will ‘Come and See’ at National Youth Conference 2006. 2) Dominican Republic youth get first taste of US culture on way to NYC. 3) NYC nuggets. For daily news and photographs from National Youth Conference (NYC) beginning July 22 through July 27,
‘Disaster Wall’ is Graced with the Names of Hundreds of Volunteers
A wall in Pensacola, Fla., has become a famous landmark for Brethren disaster volunteers. At the Brethren Disaster Response project in Pensacola, a “Disaster Wall” graced the living room of an apartment that until just a couple of weeks ago housed volunteers who traveled from across the country to rebuild and repair homes following Hurricanes
Dominican Youth Get First Taste of US Culture on the Way to Youth Conference
A group of six youth from the Dominican Republic have “stepped out on faith” in their efforts to attend National Youth Conference, said Beth Gunzel. “It is a group of exceptional leaders who all have generous and kind spirits.” Gunzel is consultant for a microloan community development program in the Dominican Republic working with the
Emergency Disaster Fund Issues More Than $400,000 in Grants
Recent grants from the Emergency Disaster Fund (EDF) total $411,400 for disaster relief work around the world. The fund is a ministry of the Church of the Brethren General Board. A grant of $350,000 for longterm recovery work in southern Asia following the Dec. 2004 tsunami was announced at the General Board meeting in Des
Brethren Minister Among Group Pardoned for WWI Sedition Convictions
A Church of the Brethren minister is among 78 people granted pardons for sedition convictions in Montana during World War I, the fruit of a Sedition Pardons Project at the University of Montana’s schools of Journalism and Law. The project was directed by Clemens P. Work, professor of media law and director of Graduate Studies
Newsline for July 5, 2006
“Train yourself in godliness….” — 1 Timothy 4:7b NEWS FROM THE 2006 ANNUAL CONFERENCE 1) ‘Doing Church Business,’ Iraq war, divestment head Annual Conference business agenda. 2) Conference chooses James Beckwith as moderator for 2008. 3) Answers are received to questions about sexuality and ministry. PERSONNEL 4) Julie Garber is selected as editor of ‘Brethren
Annual Conference to Address a Full Business Agenda
The 220th recorded Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren will be held July 1-5 in Des Moines, Iowa. Delegates will be kept busy by a full business agenda. Moderator Ronald D. Beachley, executive minister for Western Pennsylvania District, will preside over the business sessions. Click here for daily news from the Church of
Ribbon Cutting Opens Welcome Center for Brethren and Mennonite Heritage
On the warm afternoon of June 18, Becky Hunter and assistants cut the ribbon to officially open the CrossRoads Welcome Center in Harrisonburg, Va., to the public. The center is dedicated to Brethren and Mennonite history and heritage. James Miller represented Shenandoah District of the Church of the Brethren, and Steve Carpenter represented the Virginia
Training Event During National Older Adult Conference is Open to All Pastors
Pastors are encouraged to attend the Older Adult Ministry Training Event to be held during the National Older Adult Conference (NOAC), Sept. 4-8 at Lake Junaluska Assembly in North Carolina. Both events are sponsored by the Association of Brethren Caregivers (ABC). Clergy will receive continuing education credit (10 contact hours or 1 continuing education unit)
Historical Marker to Commemorate Brethren Meetings in North Manchester, Ind.
The Indiana Historical Bureau will be presenting a new historical marker to the town of North Manchester, Ind., commemorating the social and economic impact of Brethren Annual Meetings that were held there in 1878, 1888, and 1900. This is the first State Historical Marker to be awarded to the North Manchester area, and the first