Northern Plains District held an Insight Session to explain a program that was developed and implemented to help bring healing at a time when the district had become deeply divided and tensions were high.
Annual Conference
Monday in Charlotte
A brief review and highlights from Church of the Brethren Annual Conference events today in Charlotte, N.C.
Election Results, David Steele to Serve as Moderator of the 2015 Annual Conference
In today’s election results, the Annual Conference has chosen David Steele of Martinsburg, Pa., as moderator elect among other elections.
BBT 5k Contributes to on Earth Peace ‘3,000 Miles for Peace’
At 7 a.m. today, 37 walkers and 64 runners gathered in Freedom Regional Park in Charlotte, N.C., to participate in the 2013 Fitness Challenge at Annual Conference, sponsored by Brethren Benefit Trust.
Sunday in Charlotte
Today’s Church of the Brethren events in Charlotte, N.C., are given a brief review.
Saturday in Charlotte
A review of the events of the day, Saturday June 29, at the 2013 Annual Conference in Charlotte, N.C.
Standing Committee Recommends Action on Business, Holds Elections for Nominating and Appeals Committees
Recommendations on several items of business were made by the Standing Committee of district delegates during pre-Annual Conference meetings June 26-29 in Charlotte, N.C. The Standing Committee is tasked with making recommendations to the Annual Conference about how to deal with items of new business.
Experiencing God’s Love: A Young Adult Conversation with Mark Yaconelli
Nineteen young adults gathered for casual conversation with Mark Yaconelli on Saturday evening at Annual Conference in Charlotte. A circle of chairs filled the small conference room, and the group conversation was comfortable. Brief introductions were made before Mark told a story to set the theme for our time together.
Standing Committee Holds Special Session About on Earth Peace Statement of Inclusion
Today the delegates from the 23 districts in the Church of the Brethren held a specially called session with On Earth Peace executive director Bill Scheurer to continue conversation about the agency’s Statement of Inclusion.
Moderator Bob Krouse Sets the Tone for Annual Conference 2013
“The Church of the Brethren Annual Conference exists to unite, strengthen and equip the Church of the Brethren to follow Jesus.” We find great joy in gathering together. Ironically, the power of our unity can magnify our feelings of vulnerability and frustration. These feelings are not conflicts that can be resolved; they also don’t justify reacting to others unkindly, nor with threats, attacks, or accusations. They are a call to respond respectfully when we are feeling most uncomfortable.