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Brethren bits

In this issue: Remembering Dr. Joseph Schechter, EYN president at ecumenical service with WCC general secretary, Brethren Volunteer Service announces BVS Unit 340, upcoming online events from On Earth Peace, Center on Conscience and War featured on MS NOW, and much more.

Brethren bits

In this issue: The Office of Peacebuilding and Policy provides a brief update on court cases related to immigration enforcement that involve the Church of the Brethren and other peace churches, a Know Your Rights webinar on rights for congregations, Bethany Seminary and president Jeff Carter receive the David Rodgers Friend of the RSO Award, worship resources for the Season of Creation.

Brethren bits

In this issue: Prayer request for flooding in Indiana, Engage: Global Mission Gathering, Children’s Disaster Services trainings, Bethany Seminary accreditation visit, “Pathways to Peace and Justice,” Camp Mack seeks executive director, and more.

Children’s Disaster Services deploys volunteers to support families affected by Washington wildfires

By Carolyn Neher Children’s Disaster Services (CDS), a program of Brethren Disaster Ministries, is deploying a team of four volunteers to support families affected by the ongoing wildfires in Washington State. Brethren Disaster Ministries personnel continue to monitor the situation and remain in contact with local Church of the Brethren congregations and Pacific Northwest District

Two firefighters in front of a blazing field

Brethren Disaster Ministries begins new rebuilding project in Yancey County, N.C.

By Sharon Franzén Brethren Disaster Ministries (BDM) has opened a new Rebuilding project site in Yancey County, N.C., expanding its long-term response to communities affected by Hurricane Helene in 2024. The site opened June 7, 2026, after volunteers served earlier this year in Ashe, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties. Yancey County was among the communities hardest

Hammer, nail, and boards with hand

Part-Time Pastor; Full-Time Church program offers fall 2026 Scripture Practice cohort

By Ryan Braught The Church of the Brethren’s Part-Time Pastor; Full-Time Church program will sponsor Practicing the Way: The Scripture Practice this fall for multi-vocational pastors. What is the Scripture Practice? In Practicing the Way, a book by John Mark Comer, readers are introduced to nine spiritual practices—Sabbath, Solitude, Scripture, Prayer, Fasting, Generosity, Community, Service, and Witness—that help

Book "Practicing the Way" by John Mark Comer

Brethren bits

In this issue: Correction, remembering Suely Inhauser and David Jehnsen, prayer requests from around the world, Jesus in the Neighborhood videos, Brethren Volunteer Service units begin and end service, latest issue of Rooted, and much more.

Brethren bits

In this issue: Remembering Marlene Neher, information about the Celebration of Life Service for Dale Minnich, ‘Walking Together’ page offers resources to accompany resolution coming to Annual Conference, recordings of ICM Cafe sessions are posted, updates on the Supreme Court case regarding TPS for Haitians, and more

Brethren bits

In this issue: Global Mission prayer requests, Brethren Volunteer Service fall applications are due, FaithX summer kicks off, job openings with the National Council of Churches, On Earth Peace announces third annual 3,000 Miles for Peace, BMC celebrates 50th anniversary, World Council of Churches renews its commitment to peacemaking, and more

Brethren bits

In this issue: Remembering Earl K. Ziegler, Dale Eugene Minnich, Kenneth Lee Gibble, David S. Young, and Olga Serrano; new online giving pages; calls to prayer from the Deportation Defense Response and Churches for Middle East Peace; job opening at Camp Harmony; Wichita First hosts event on conscientious objection; CCW publishes new online resource “Draft Law for Conscientious Objectors”; and more

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