In this issue: Remembering Elvis Cayford, Core Ministries matching gift through March 31, latest Newsline podcast, EYN is holding its 79th Majalisa, Elizabethtown hosts Apollo Chamber Players, CMEP urges action to support “Block the Bombs Act,” international ecumenical delegation goes to Cuba
Newsline
Board urges prayerful action to support immigrants
The Church of the Brethren Mission and Ministry Board met March 13-25, 2026, in Modesto, California. The board issues a resolution on immigration and heard many reports. A highlight was attendance Sunday at five local congregations.
Letter is sent about ransomware attack
The Church of the Brethren denomination suffered a ransomware attack in mid-December 2024 that breached the organization’s computer network.
Brethren bits
In this issue: Correction of date for Ventures course on ‘God’s Earth, Our Home’; resources for conscientious objection; playlist ‘Pacifism on Repeat’; prayer concern from the Deportation Defense Response Team and new resources plus upcoming events; Brethren Volunteer Service Zoom sessions for prospective volunteers; latest issue of Bridge newsletter for young adults; next L.E.A.D. Third Thursday webinar; Durnbaugh Lecture features Bethany Seminary president Jeff Carter; and much, much more.
Brethren bits
In this issue: Remembering Nancy Moore Link, job and internships openings, Global Mission executive visits the Dominican Republic, ecumenical letter “A Call to Christians in a Crisis of Faith and Democracy,” Women’s History Month Kingian Nonviolence Training, and much more
Brethren bits
In this issue: “True Freedom” global course for Lent on modern-day slavery; Camp Blue Diamond seeks a program director; Trotwood Church hosts program on “Alaska and Climate Impacts” presented by Rex Miller; the World Council of Churches urges a just and sustainable peace on the fourth anniversary of the war in Ukraine and remembers and gives thanks for the life and ministry of Jesse Jackson
Brethren bits
In this issue: Remembering David A. Waas, Black History Month playlist, update from the Deportation Defense Response Team, Feb. 26 deadline for Brethren Volunteer Service Early Enrollment, and more
Brethren bits
In this issue: 2025 year-end statements from the Church of the Brethren denomination will be delayed, judge issues stay of ending of TPS for Haitians living in the US, Intercultural Ministries director in leadership of event at Fort Lauderdale airport, Church of the Brethren ministers and members attend event in Springfield, Ohio, “Ten Commandments of Climate-Responsible Banking,” and more
Brethren bits
— “Do you have a story to share with us?” The Church of the Brethren Deportation Defense Response Team is looking for stories of individuals in congregations who have been directly impacted by immigration enforcement and policy changes, and also for stories of people practicing “faith in motion” on behalf of immigrant neighbors and siblings
Brethren bits
In this issue: A new webpage offers resources for interim ministry, the Arlington congregation is among those to use the new hymn “Just Like Selma” during Black History Month, 2026 Blackwell Prize in Music goes to Church of the Brethren composer Shawn Kirchner, the next episode of Brethren Voices, and more
