The Death Row Support Project (DRSP) will be holding informational sessions for people interested in learning more about writing to those on death row. Join us on Zoom at any of the below times. During the session we will go over some basics of how this project works, introduce members of the team who are here to support you, and talk about expectations of DRSP writers.
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L.E.A.D. Conference gathers in Ephrata to learn to ‘Listen, Equip, Adapt, Disciple’
Keynote speaker Dennis R. Edwards of North Park Theological Seminary, and preachers Etienne Nsanzimana of the Church of the Brethren in Rwanda and Jeff Carter of Bethany Theological Seminary, led the main sessions at the first-ever L.E.A.D. Conference of the Church of the Brethren on Nov. 15-17.
Brethren Academy hosts annual Clergy Tax Seminar, ‘Brethren, We Have Met to Worship,’ among other upcoming courses
Upcoming events from the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership include the annual Clergy Tax Seminar with leadership from Deb Oskin, scheduled for Feb. 1, 2025, as an online webinar; and the course “Brethren, We Have Met to Worship” with leadership from Christy Waltersdorff, scheduled for Jan. 15-March 11, 2025, as an online course via the Moodle virtual classroom.
FaithX 2025 locations and dates are announced
By Marissa Witkovsky-Eldred FaithX is excited to announce service trip opportunities for all ages in 2025! A total of 12 service trips are planned. Opportunities include individual or combined trips for junior and senior high youth, a family service weekend with childcare provided, the older adult trip in March, and international or domestic trips for
Opportunities for facilitator training for ‘7 Prompts’ conversations are offered
This month the Standing with People of Color Committee will offer two opportunities for facilitator training for those interested in leading “7 Prompts” conversations in their communities and congregations.
Clergywomen’s Retreat registration is now open online for event in February 2025
Registration is now open for the 2025 denominational Clergywomen’s Retreat to be held Feb. 10-13, 2025, in Winter Park, Fla. This event, which takes place every five years, offers an opportunity for all licensed and credentialed clergywomen to gather for refreshment, renewal, and inspiration.
Upcoming events and opportunities with the Youth and Young Adult Ministry
The Church of the Brethren’s Youth and Young Adult Ministry is publicizing upcoming events and opportunities. More information about the ministry and its programs is at www.brethren.org/yya.
Continuing education events are offered through the Susquehanna Valley Ministry Center
The Susquehanna Valley Ministry Center, a partner organization to the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership, has announced upcoming continuing education events that are open to everyone.
FaithX announces location and dates for 2025 older adult trip
FaithX invites older adults (age 55-plus) to join us back at Camp Ithiel in Gotha, Fla., on March 2-7, 2025, for a time of volunteering, continued growth, and fellowship in community!
L.E.A.D. Conference registration is open for November event on ‘Listen – Equip – Adapt – Disciple’
“Leadership matters,” said an invitation to the L.E.A.D. Conference from Nate Polzin, executive director of the Church of the Brethren’s Discipleship and Leadership Formation which is sponsoring the event.
