In this issue: Remembering Gladys Naylor, congregations hold events lamenting gun violence, On Earth Peace day of celebration via Zoom, and more news by, for, and about Brethren.
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Church of the Brethren
Newsline for June 3, 2022
NEWS
1) CDS team continues work in Uvalde, has opportunity to meet President and Mrs. Biden
2) Shipments from Material Resources send relief aid to Europe and the Caribbean
3) NCC leader scheduled to travel to Uvalde as NCC releases statement on tragic mass shooting
4) Chernihiv (Chernigov) Brethren pastor returns to city, finds meetinghouse miraculously undamaged
UPCOMING EVENTS
5) Annual Conference leaders issue COVID Protocol Announcement
6) Book study to address complex emotional landscape of family systems in churches
JESUS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: STORIES FROM CONGREGATIONS
7) Mechanicsburg is part of a three-church team welcoming an Afghan refugee family
8) Trotwood Church is getting a Little Free Library®, grand opening includes benefit for Ukrainian refugees
9) Brethren bits: Remembering Gladys Naylor, congregations hold events lamenting gun violence, On Earth Peace day of celebration via Zoom, and more news by, for, and about Brethren.
Chernihiv (Chernigov) Brethren pastor returns to city, finds meetinghouse miraculously undamaged
“Last week Alex and I had opportunity to Facetime, something we had not done in several weeks. He and his family are back at their home in Chernihiv (Chernigov). I was able to extend greetings to all the family…. The family is doing well, particularly in light of the circumstances….”
Children’s Disaster Services team deploys to Uvalde
A team of six Children’s Disaster Services (CDS) volunteers traveled this morning to Uvalde, Texas, to provide specialized assistance to children and families impacted by the shooting. These volunteers are experienced and specially trained for critical responses that involved the loss of lives.
Church of the Brethren Benefit Trust is now Eder Financial
Brethren Benefit Trust (BBT), which has been serving Church of the Brethren employees and organizations for up to eight decades, is now known as Eder Financial.
Newsline for May 26, 2022
NEWS
1) Children’s Disaster Services team deploys to Uvalde
2) Annual Conference moderator calls for Pentecost Sunday, June 5, to be a time of concerted prayer
3) NCC anguished by the white supremacist attack in Buffalo
4) Church of the Brethren Benefit Trust is now Eder Financial
5) Messenger magazine receives five awards from the Associated Church Press
6) $25 million surprise gift announced during McPherson College commencement
UPCOMING EVENTS
7) ‘Grace Filled Turnings’ retreat offered for clergywomen
8) Brethren bits: The annual Pentecost Offering, job opening, National Young Adult Conference is this long weekend, FaithX trips begin next week with a trip to Rwanda, the June Messenger playlist, and more
Brethren bits
In this issue: The annual Pentecost Offering, job opening, National Young Adult Conference is this long weekend, FaithX trips begin next week with a trip to Rwanda, the June Messenger playlist, and more news by, for, and about Brethren.
Brethren bits for May 10, 2022
In this issue: Remembering Philip Norris, prayer is requested for the Churches of the Brethren in Uganda and Haiti, webinar with Peter Chin, McPherson Auto Restoration Program receives surprise gift, fellowship opportunities,, and much more.
Conference on Pietism will feature Church of the Brethren speakers
A conference on Pietism titled “Heirs of Pietism in World Christianity” is planned for June 1-3 in Dayton, Ohio, hosted by United Theological Seminary as a hybrid event (in-person and online). Among the sponsoring organizations is the Brethren Historical Library and Archives (BHLA), which is a ministry of the Church of the Brethren.
Shine curriculum offers webinar on reconnecting with children and families
Registration is now open for a webinar titled “Where Did They Go? Reconnecting with Kids and Families,” offered by the Shine curriculum, a joint program of Brethren Press and MennoMedia. The online event is free, scheduled for Monday, May 16, at 7 p.m. (Eastern time).
