Brethren bits for April 28, 2023

In this issue: NOAC registration opens Monday, remembering Terry Hatfield, job openings, Save Civilian Education, Mother’s Day campaign against gun violence, CDS update, district executives meet at Bethany, Mid-Atlantic Disaster Response Auction, Juniata College welcomes Andy Murray and Anne C. Baker as commencement speakers, and more news by, for, and about Brethren

Brethren bits for April 21, 2023

In this issue: Fulltime volunteer openings with BVS and FaithX, join a FaithX experience this summer, special early registration for NOAC, webinar explores the Peace Table Bible storybook, Bridgewater College announced Commencement and Baccalaureate speakers, latest Dunker Punks Podcast, and more

Brethren bits for April 15, 2023

In this issue: There’s still time to sign up for Christian Citizenship Seminar, memorial service for Fran Nyce, job opening, Bethany Seminary application deadline, Dunker Punks latest podcast, Ecumenical Earth Day Service, “Letter from Birmingham Jail @60”

Brethren bits

In this issue: Remembering Jan West Schrock, Brethren World Mission holds fundraising dinner for the global church, Fairview Church of the Brethren in Cordova, Md., celebrates 130 years, National Council of Churches marks 55 years since the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., Earth Day Sunday resource and online service, and Churches for Middle East Peace Advocacy Summit.

Brethren bits for April 1, 2023

In this issue: Silent Auction at Annual Conference, BVS 75th Anniversary Facebook group, register now for New and Renew Conference, From Statement to Action event with Drew Hart, personnel and job opening announcements, and much more

Mission and Ministry Board adopts statement on the Doctrine of Discovery

The Church of the Brethren Mission and Ministry Board, meeting March 10-12 in Elgin, Ill., approved a statement lamenting the Doctrine of Discovery and recommended its adoption by Annual Conference. The Church of the Brethren statement grew out of years of background work by the Office of Peacebuilding and Policy and Discipleship Ministries.

People singing in a stone chapel with a cross

Standing Committee approves time of silent reflection and confession

At a March 3 online meeting, Standing Committee decided on a path forward responding to a recommendation from the 2022 Annual Conference. They voted to read the recommendation of the 2022 Standing Committee and provide for a time of silent personal reflection and confession. Four other subcommittees presented progress reports on their tasks.

Screenshot of Standing Committee members on Zoom

Brethren bits for March 2, 2023

In this issue: Remembering Bob Richards and Joanne Nesler, Lower Miami Church responds to hateful incident with love, job opening, Global Peace Prayer on March 22, WCC involvement with the 67th Commission on the Status of Women, and more

Brethren bits for Feb. 24, 2023

In this issue: Updates on National Older Adult Conference and the New & Renew Conference, gatherings this week at the Church of the Brethren General Offices, volunteer opportunities, The Peace Table preorder discount, and much, much more.

Brethren bits for Feb. 18, 2023

In this issue: World Council of Churches installs Jerry Pillay as general secretary, job openings, registrations links for “Sacred Connections: Lenten Soul Tending for Spiritual Leaders,” annual contribution to Bread for the World, congregations invited to contribute to quilts for Annual Conference, and much more.

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