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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.

1) WCC leader to preach at Illinois congregation, visit Church of the Brethren General Offices. 2) Harold Giggler: CDS volunteers care for children following Asiana crash. 3) Brethren Disaster Ministries directs $75,000 grant to Sandy relief in Haiti. 4) Donald Booz retires from leadership of Pacific Southwest District. 5) NOAC to feature a great line up of speakers, events for older adults. 6) Annual Conference moderator announces theme for 2014. 7) John Kline Homestead to dedicate replica of 19th century kitchen garden. 8) BBT launches news and information site on health care reform. 9) Theme for WCC Assembly invites churches to study justice and peace. 10) Lessons and legacies of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki anniversary. 11) Brethren bits.

1) Four congregations receive the 2013 Open Roof Award.
2) Brethren volunteers assemble 1,700 Emergency Clean-Up Buckets in two hours.
3) Brethren Disaster Ministries continues to bless SALT with skilled volunteers.
4) Christian Peacemaker Team activists reveal radioactive pollution.
PERSONNEL 5) Kendra Johnson to be manager of Global Mission and Service office.
UPCOMING EVENTS 6) Peace Day 2013: With whom will you make peace?
RESOURCES 7) Covenant study on women in Luke and Acts, Guide for Biblical Studies on ‘First Things’ new from Brethren Press.
8) August issue of ‘Basin and Towel’ to focus on peace.
9) Brethren bits

1) Miami Valley of Ohio welcomes the 5th Brethren World Assembly. 2) Quotable Brethren: The 5th Brethren World Assembly in soundbites. 3) Brethren World Assembly video recordings are available. 4) ‘We are wowed’: Updates from Annual Conference 2013. 5) Brethren bits: Aftermath of Zimmerman trial, NYC news, job openings, personnel notes, S. Ohio special conference, more.