Largest congregations sent leaders for a time of learning, sharing, and support, Faithful Response Immigration Gathering drew participation from the four denominations and others, Global Food Initiative awarded grants to ministries in Burundi, Rwanda, and Uganda, the Brethren Faith in Action Fund grants went to eight congregations and one camp, Intercultural ministries offers training for “frontliners,” a book study, and the Intercultural cafe. Upcoming events include listening sessions for multivocational pastors, the LEAD conference, and faith formation training on Zoom from the Susquehanna Valley Ministry Center and Brethren Press. Registrations are also open for Young Adult Conference, Annual Conference, and National Youth conference. Applications for the Church of the Brethren’s Health Care Education Scholarship are due by May 22nd.
Virginia Rendler, Interim Co-Director and Volunteer Coordinator of Brethren Volunteer Service, presents the news. Nancy Sollenberger Heishman plays the piano.
The Church of the Brethren Office of Peacebuilding and Policy signed on to an interfaith letter opposing the president’s proposed FY 2027 Pentagon budget. Brethren Disaster Ministries made grants to Nigeria and Lebanon. Donate to the Emergency Disaster Fund here. The Deportation Defense Response Team expresses gratitude for contributions and requests continued support. Resources for National Youth Sunday 2026 are now available. Registrations are still open for the LEAD conference, Young Adult Conference, National Youth Conference, and Annual Conference. The Church of the Brethren seeks a full-time director of Ministry. Standing Committee held a special meeting about Eder Financial. The Intercultural Cafe begins April 21.
This episode is presented by Aly Heckeroth, Assistant FaithX Coordinator. Nancy Sollenberger Heishman plays the piano. Donna Kline and Founa Augustin Badet make special invitations.
Church of the Brethren supports asylum seekers in case before Supreme Court. Children’s Disaster Services responds following tornados in Illinois and Michigan. Part Time Pastor; Full Time Church offers a book discussion on The Space Between Us: Conversations About Transforming Conflict by Betty Pries. EYN holds its 79th Majalisa. Bethany Theological Seminary board meets. Death Row Support Project exhibits art. Matt DeBall and Nancy McCrickard become interim co-directors for Mission Advancement.
This episode is presented by Marissa Witkovsky-Eldred, Interim Co-Director of Brethren Volunteer Service and Coordinator of Short Term Service. Nancy Sollenberger Heishman plays the piano.
Learn about the March Mission and Ministry Board meeting, a ransomware attack, upcoming Part Time Pastor; Full Time Church events, open registrations, jobs, and more. Links from this episode include a Mission and Ministry Board statement, a photo album from the meeting, a news report on the meeting, Part Time Pastor events, Church of the Brethren job openings, and the link to make a matched gift.
This episode is presented by Jan Fischer Bachman, web producer. Nancy Sollenberger Heishman plays the piano.
Learn about Brethren Disaster Ministries grants, FaithX trips, news from Nigeria, events, personnel changes and more. This episode features news from the March 7 issue of Newsline. Links from this episode include: the Emergency Disaster Fund, L.E.A.D. conference, L.E.A.D. Third Thursday webinars, and conscientious objection.
This episode is presented by News director Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford. Nancy Miner plays the piano.
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