224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 4, 2010 Four new churches were welcomed Sunday afternoon–one as a congregation, three as fellowships. They were officially welcomed at the beginning of the business session so that their delegates could be seated in the delegate body. Iglesia de los Hermanos
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Sermon for Saturday, July 3 – “When Heaven and Earth Touch”
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 3, 2010 When Heaven and Earth Touch Sermon by Annual Conference moderator Shawn Flory Replogle Scripture text: Matthew 17:1-9 Tonight is the first test of the 2010 Annual Conference delegates. Having read all the materials you have been provided, you will
Resolution on Gun Violence, 2011 Budget on Agenda for Denominational Board
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 3, 2010 A “Resolution on Ending Gun Violence” and a budget parameter for 2011 topped the agenda at today’s meeting of the Church of the Brethren’s Mission and Ministry Board. The group held its pre-Annual Conference meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa., led
Peggy Campolo Speaks at Voices for an Open Spirit Dinner
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 3, 2010 Bridge-building. It’s a useful metaphor for conversations in communities, in churches, and even in the home. Peggy Campolo’s message at the Voices for an Open Spirit (VOS) dinner Saturday evening offered personal testimony to the power of bridge-building, particularly
Annual Conference Bits and Pieces
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 3, 2010 “We are in vogue. The cutting edge of the culture we live in is seeking the same things we were seeking 300 years ago…. It is our time. We were made for this time.” –Annual Conference moderator Shawn Flory
Standing Committee Trains for Special Response Hearings
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 2, 2010 Above: Annual Conference moderator Shawn Flory Replogle (center at top)presided over meetings of the Standing Committee. Standing Committee meetings aren’t all business. Below, members enjoy getting to know each on the first day of meetings, when the agenda included time for
Resolution Against Torture, Other Business Items Recommended for Adoption by the Conference
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 2, 2010 Above: Annual Conference moderator Shawn Flory Replogle sits at the center of the head table for Standing Committee meetings. At right is moderator-elect Robert Alley, and at left is Conference secretary Fred Swartz. Below: Andy Hamilton, a member of
Annual Conference Bits and Pieces
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 2, 2010 Mission and Ministry Board announces new leadership The Church of the Brethren Mission and Ministry Board has announced new members of its Executive Committee, and new appointments to other committees of the board and Annual Conference. Quotes of the Day
Daily Webcasts Are Offered from Annual Conference
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 2, 2010 The schedule of events to be webcast from the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa., on July 3-7 includes each day’s worship service, one afternoon business session, pre-Conference deacon training sessions, a hearing for the Special
Four Conference Events Feature Haiti Disaster Relief
224th Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — July 1, 2010 The number of hygiene kits sent to Haiti through the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md., since the January earthquake is now 49,980–just 20 short of 50,000. Shipments of hygiene kits have been sponsored by a number