A tour of The Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center revealed surprising connections to the Church of the Brethren, and an emotional journey that ended in an unexpected way.
Reflection: Holocaust Center fosters hope
Tag: Frances Townsend
Conference approves resolution on Doctrine of Discovery
New Business Item #6, a resolution of lament and for action, was adopted by the Mission and Ministry Board by unanimous consent at its spring meeting, and forwarded to the 2023 Annual Conference for adoption. The delegate body spent quite a bit more than the scheduled time working with this resolution, mostly trying out amendments to improve it. In the end, the resolution was passed by a large margin.
Updates from Wednesday business
Business on Wednesday, July 5, included an increase in the minimum cash salary table for pastors for 2024, a request for a study committee on calling denominational leadership, and guidelines for continuing education.
Study Committee to Work in Consultation with BBT on Concerns Related to Care for Creation
As a result of a query on caring for God’s creation, a study committee is to be formed. The delegates to Annual Conference voted to appoint the study committee in response to “Query: Continuing the Study of Our Christian Responsibility to Care for God’s Creation.” A vote of 57.6 percent supported the creation of the study. The vote required only a simply majority.
New Fellowships and Congregations Are Welcomed into the Church of the Brethren
New fellowships and congregations are welcomed into the Church of the Brethren
Mandate for Review and Evaluation Committee Is Adopted
The mandate passed by the Annual Conference delegates formally sets in motion the work of a Review and Evaluation Committee to review and evaluate the denomination’s organization, structure, and function.
Conference Welcomes New Fellowship in North Carolina
One joy of the first day of Annual Conference business is the time when new fellowships and congregations are introduced. This year, Jonathan Shively, executive director of Congregational Life Ministries, introduced one new group. Rios de Agua Viva (Rivers of Living Water) is a fellowship in Leicester, N.C., started by pastor Mario Martinez and his wife, Evelyn. They have been working since Sept. 2013 and were granted fellowship status in 2014 by Southeastern District.