We’ve all read the statistics: record-setting numbers of refugees and internally displaced persons throughout the world. Reading the statistics may tug at your heart, but one family’s story can call us to action.
— Remembrance: Samuel H. Flora Jr., 95, a former district executive in the Church of the Brethren and a former member of the denominational board, died Nov. 18 in Bridgewater, Va. He was born on Dec. 11, 1923, in Snow Creek, Va., son of the late Samuel H. Sr. and Annie Leah (Eller) Flora. He was a
— The Church of the Brethren seeks a manager for the Office of Global Mission and Service, to fill a fulltime salaried position at the General Offices in Elgin, Ill. This position is responsible for administrative processes assigned by the executive director for areas including Global Mission, Brethren Volunteer Service, and Global Food Initiative. Major responsibilities
— Annual Conference seeks nominations for open positions on the ballot in 2020. “You can help shape the future of the church!” said an announcement. “Each member of the Church of the Brethren is invited to recommend possible nominees for the 2020 Annual Conference ballot. As you pray about this, who comes to mind? Whom will the
Fort Wayne mayor Tom Henry recently spoke to an adult education class at Beacon Heights Church of the Brethren in Fort Wayne, Ind. The class, led by Nancy Eikenberry and Kyla Zehr, has been studying the book “America and Its Guns, a Theological Exposé” by James E. Atwood.
Online registration opens in the first few days of January for several Church of the Brethren events. On Jan. 3, delegates to the 2011 Annual Conference can begin registering at www.brethren.org/ac . Also on Jan. 3, at 7 p.m. (central time), registration for the 2011 workcamps opens at www.brethren.org/workcamps . Registration for the March 2011
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 6, 2010 A “model” hearing on the evening of July 6, during the 2010 Annual Conference, offered a first look at the hearings that will take place in each of the 23 districts in the Church of the Brethren this fall
Newsline is the Church of the Brethren e-mail news service. Go to www.brethren.org/newsline to subscribe or unsubscribe. Dec. 30, 2009 “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” (2 Corinthians 9:15). NEWS 1) Districts work at church renewal through Springs initiative. 2) OMA conference addresses seven foundations of Christian camping. 3) Church representative attends
Newsline is the Church of the Brethren e-mail news service. Go to www.brethren.org/newsline to subscribe or unsubscribe. Newsline Extra: International Day of Prayer for Peace and Other Upcoming Events Sept. 7, 2009 “…So that in me you may have peace” (John 16:33). INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR PEACE 1) Congregations plan for the International
223rd Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren San Diego, California — June 28, 2009 Annual Conference acted on two business items related to issues of human sexuality today, after spending most of the afternoons of June 27 and 28 discussing the items “A Statement of Confession and Commitment” and “Query: Language on Same-Sex Covenantal