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NEWS: 1) Brethren Disaster Ministries challenges church to raise $500,000 for Typhoon Haiyan response. WCC 10th ASSEMBLY: 2) Church of the Brethren general secretary takes part in plenary on peace. 3) World Council of Churches Assembly adopts statement on just peace.
4) Assembly documents address unity, politicization of religion and rights of religious minorities, peace on the Korean Peninsula, among other concerns. 5) African moderator is historic choice for WCC, elections also name Noffsinger to Central Committee. 6) Ecumenical conversation works at new definition of ‘security.’ 7) Leading EYN through its most difficult time: An interview with Samuel Dante Dali.

1) Mission and Ministry Board adopts 2014 budget, revision of Ministerial Leadership Polity, recommendation on equitable representation. 2) Getting the best value for your Medicare Part D dollars 3) Webinar on short-term mission trips takes place Nov. 5. 4) Booz, Cassell, and Hosler named as consultants for the next year. PREVIEW OF THE WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES 10th ASSEMBLY 5) WCC general secretary speaks about hopes for the council’s 10th assembly. 6) Divided Korean peninsula is steeped in decades of pain and sadness. 7) Christian activists pray and fast to protest nuclear dangers in Busan and beyond. 8) Peace Train takes a journey towards reunification of the Koreas. 9) ‘Thursdays in Black’ shows zero tolerance for violence against women. 10) The WCC Assembly by the numbers. 11) Brethren bits

Newsline for Oct. 19, 2013

1) Registration fees for Annual Conference 2014 include new family friendly discount. 2) Enroll in dental, vision, and other insurance products in November through BBT. 3) ‘Pioneering’ is the subject of a three-webinar series. 4) Haitch to present Professorial Lecture at Bethany Seminary. 5) Entries sought for Bethany Peace Essay Contest. 6) Lerch concludes her work with TRIM and the Brethren Academy. 7) McElwee returns to Manchester University to guide fundraising. 8) Humanitarian curbs on deadly weapons boost new UN treaty, sharpen old debates. 9) Brethren bits.

1) Children have disaster consequences too: CDS serves in Colorado following floods. 2) Nigerian Brethren die in more violent attacks on communities, churches. 3) Webinar series to give information about Brethren ministries for young people. 4) New resources include calendar to learn Philippians, Domestic Violence Awareness, Children’s Sabbaths, more. 5) Curriculum helps youth develop beliefs on peace, conscientious objection. 6) Workcamps schedule is announced for 2014. 7) US church leaders renew emphasis on immigration. 8) Bethany’s ‘Explore Your Call’ 2014 to be held in Colorado prior to NYC. 9) Brethren bits.

1) Preachers are announced for Annual Conference 2014, nominations are sought for next year’s elections. 2) Coordinators of NYC 2014 issue challenge for Brethren youth to exceed capacity at host university. 3) BBT eliminates position of manager of Pension Operations. 4) Clergy Women’s Retreat is planned for January in southern California. 5) ‘Prodigal Christianity’ author to speak at General Offices, Bethany, N. Ohio District. 6) Advent devotional, outdoor ministry curriculum are among new resources from Brethren Press. 7) Feature: Bethany president focuses on making seminary a priority for the church. 8) Brethren bits.

1) Church leaders discuss moving Syria to peace; General Secretary attends with Syria, Russia, US, Europe leaders. 2) Bethany Theological Seminary welcomes new class for 2013-14. 3) Children’s Disaster Services to work in Colorado following floods. 4) United Nations holds second forum on ‘The Culture of Peace.’ 5) Mid-Atlantic District leader preaches at Antietam’s Dunker Church. PERSONNEL 6) William Waugh called to lead S. Pennsylvania District. UPCOMING EVENTS 7) Many Brethren congregations and communities plan to celebrate Peace Day. 8) Brethren bits.

1) Brethren respond to Syria crisis, participate in fasting and prayer, prepare $100,000 grant for refugee needs; 2) Workcamp ministry closes out successful 2013 season, announces theme for 2014; 3) Haitian Church of the Brethren holds its first annual conference; 4) Haiti Medical Project grows and develops, with help from individuals, churches, and denomination; 5) Round up report from National Older Adult Conference 2013; 6) Feeders? A Deacon Ministry reflection on NOAC 2013; 7) Brethren Revival Fellowship to gather for 2013 General Meeting; 8) Brethren bits.

1) Church of the Brethren joins with groups warning against military action in Syria. 2) Brethren program receives American Red Cross grant for work following Sandy. 3) Shari McCabe to retire, Carol A. Davis to lead Fellowship of Brethren Homes. 4) Youth conference coordinators to hold ‘NYC Hangouts’ in September. 5) Midwest regional youth conference ‘Powerhouse’ held at Camp Mack. 6) Congregational Life Ministries offers webinar on ‘Prayer and Service.’ 7) Brethren bits.

1) God of life, lead us to justice and peace: An interview with leaders of the World Council of Churches. 2) Christian ecumenical organizations call attention to Egypt. 3) Southern Ohio District launches Vital Ministry Journey. 4) The 301st unit of Brethren Volunteer Service begins work. 5) Camp Emmaus auction raises $1,000-plus for camp scholarships. 6) 43rd annual Dunker Church Service planned at Antietam battlefield. 7) Churches plan creative events for Peace Day 2013. 8) World Council of Churches calls members to observe day of prayer for peace. 9) The Time Is Now: An Annual Conference statement from the summer of 1963. 10) Brethren bits.