Youth Are Invited into a Sacred Space of Belonging in Christ

2010 National Youth Conference of the Church of the Brethren Fort Collins, Colo. — Saturday, July 17, 2010   It was immediately evident to the close to 3,000 people in attendance at the opening worship service of National Youth Conference 2010, that there was a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to their new theme

Today at NYC

2010 National Youth Conference of the Church of the Brethren Fort Collins, Colo. — July 17-22, 2010 Quotes of the Day “I’ve got a feeling tonight is going to be a good time.” –Angela Lahman Yoder, minister of worship at Circle of Peace Church of the Brethren in Peoria, Ariz., preaching for the opening worship service of NYC

Fire at Camp Mack Destroys Becker Lodge

Church of the Brethren Newsline July 12, 2010     A fire early yesterday morning, Sunday, July 11, destroyed Becker Lodge at Camp Alexander Mack near Milford, Ind. The lodge was the main building at the camp, housing the camp office, kitchen, dining rooms, and some staff housing, among other facilities. Despite this loss, the

Sermon for Wednesday, July 7: ‘in It for the Long Haul’

224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 7, 2010     Preacher: Jonathan Shively, executive director of Congregational Life Ministries for the Church of the Brethren Text: Matthew 28:16-20 Well, what a week! For many of us it has been exhilarating. For some comforting. For some frustrating. For others

Newsline for July 7, 2010

July 7, 2010 “If you love me, you will obey what I command” (John 14:15 NIV), A REVIEW OF ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2010 1) Resolution Against Torture is adopted by Annual Conference. 2) Delegates approve church bylaws, act on two queries and a recommendation on appeals. 3) Hearing gives first look at Special Response process in

Sermon for Tuesday, July 6: ‘All We Can Be’

224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 6, 2010   Preacher: Nancy Fitzgerald, pastor of Arlington (Va.) Church of the Brethren Text: Mark 10:17-22 Nancy Fitzgerald, pastor of Arlington (Va.) Church of the Brethren, preached for the evening service on the theme, “All That We Can Be.” Photo by

Conference Confirms Nominees to Boards of Church Agencies

224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 6, 2010 The Annual Conference today confirmed the nominations and appointments of a number of people to serve on boards of Church of the Brethren agencies: Confirmations of board members to the Church of the Brethren Mission and Ministry Board: Rebecca Ball-Miller

Hearing Gives First Look at Special Response Process in Districts

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

Resolution Against Torture Is Adopted by Annual Conference

224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 6, 2010   Standing Committee representative from Atlantic Southeast District Leah Hileman presented the Resolution Against Torture to the delegates, whe adopted it with many statements of affirmation. Photo by Glenn Riegel Doris Abdullah, the church’s representative to the United Nations, spoke

Neff Speaks, and Receives ‘Festschrift’ Honor, at Brethren Press Breakfast

224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 5, 2010   In his introduction of the speaker for the Brethren Press Breakfast, David Leiter, pastor of Green Tree Church of the Brethren in Oaks, Pa., noted, “What impresses me most about Bob is his dedication to serve the overall church

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