(June 4, 2007) — Sunrise Senior Living has purchased the final building site at Fountain Square of Lombard, Ill., completing a 15-year process of selling the former location of Bethany Theological Seminary. Bethany formed Fountain Square, Inc., with the Shaw Company of Chicago to sell and develop the property in cooperation with the city of
Church of the Brethren
Letter to President Bush Supports UN Population Fund
(June 1, 2007) — The Brethren Witness/Washington Office has sent a letter to President Bush regarding funding of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The letter dated April 20 was signed by Phil Jones as director of the office, which is a ministry of the General Board. The letter described the fund as “an international
Daily News: May 31, 2007
(May 31, 2007) — John and Mary Mueller left their home in Cape Coral, Fla. to volunteer as longterm regional project directors with Brethren Disaster Ministries. The following is excerpted from a letter received from the Muellers on May 24: “John and I are feeling incredibly blessed to be here in Chalmette, La., in the
Daily News: May 30, 2007
(May 30, 2007) — The Fellowship of Brethren Homes held its annual Forum at Brethren Hillcrest Homes in La Verne, Calif., from April 1921. The theme this year was “Dealing with External Forces.” The CEO of the American Association of Health Services, Larry Minnix, was the keynote speaker for the conference. Minnix presented “Scenario Planning–The
Daily News: May 29, 2007
(May 29, 2007) — As part of its socially responsible investment policy, Brethren Benefit Trust (BBT) each year requests Boston Common Asset Management, one of its investment managers, to compile a list of the US military’s top 25 defense contractors based on the size of contracts awarded by the Department of Defense. As directed by
Daily News: May 25, 2007
(May 25, 2007) — The Board of Directors of On Earth Peace met April 20-22, at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md. The meeting was scheduled in conjunction with the Cross-Cultural Consultation and Celebration, so that both groups could benefit from joint sessions and informal interaction. The On Earth Peace board and staff
Newsline Extra for May 23, 2007
“I am the vine, you are the branches.” — John 15:5a A Consultation on Ministerial Leadership on May 7-10 in Elgin, Ill., brought together some 90 people from across the country to think together about issues and questions related to ministry in the Church of the Brethren. Participants included pastors, lay leaders, district and denominational
Newsline for May 23, 2007
“…I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.” — Genesis 12:2b NEWS 1) Bethany Seminary celebrates 102nd commencement. 2) Brethren focus work north of Greensburg, following tornado. 3) Forum discusses future of Annual Conference, other challenges for the denomination. 4) Westminster Church, Buckhalter will receive Ecumenical Citations.
Daily News: May 22, 2007
(May 22, 2007) — Church of the Brethren leaders and General Board staff are taking part in preparations for a biennial hunger training event and rally to be held in Washington, D.C., on June 9-12. The Gathering on the theme, “Sowing Seeds: Growing a Movement,” is sponsored by Bread for the World and supported by
Brethren to Focus Disaster Response Work in Kansas Following Tornados
In Greensburg, Kan., a tornado completely leveled 90 percent of town on May 4, during a night in which at least six tornados were in the area, and more the next night. “While Greensburg is the focus of the national media, the destruction reaches northeast into the heart of Kansas farmland,” reported Roy Winter, director