This week’s issue includes news of the International Day of Prayer for Peace bringing communities together, a Peace Prayer Wall posted by the World Council of Churches, a presentation by a WCC leader on peace and justice, upcoming events including preachers for the 2012 Annual Conference and the next Brethren webinar, order info for the Advent Devotional from Brethren Press, a report from the Brethren representative to the UN, and more “Brethren bits.”
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Brethren in the News – Sept. 20, 2011
A listing of and links to recent online news stories about Brethren individuals, congregations, groups, and activities.
Newsline – September 9, 2011
Church of the Brethren Ministries responds to Hurricane Irene; Youth and Young Adult steering committee announced; International Day of Prayer; Bridgewater College Summit to explore future of economy and education in U.S.; personnel news; ConocoPhillips commits to indigenous peoples’ rights with support from BBT; Remembering and renewing the work for peace in Hiroshima; upcoming events; and more.
Newsline for August 25, 2011
Newsline for August 25, 2011: Stories include 1. Sept. 11 resources available. 2. New Church of the Brethren staff structure announced. 3. BBT continues to maintain investment-grade holdings. 4. Brethren Disaster Ministries reports on East Coast earthquake. 5. Minister’s Association Officers annual fall retreat held. 6. Pension director called to serve as BBT’s chief operating and compliance officer. 7. National Older Adult Conference begins Labor Day. 8. International Day of Prayer for Peace. 9. Back to school with the Deacon Ministry.
Newsline for June 30, 2011
News stories: 1) Conference business addresses issues related to sexuality, church ethics, climate change, decorum. 2) Ministries of reconciliation and listening will offer assistance at Annual Conference. 3) Church leader signs on to letters about Afghanistan, Medicaid budget. 4) Group is encouraging local CPS anniversary celebrations. 5) Disaster fund gives $30,000 to start Pulaski Country rebuilding project. 6) Hiroshima monument is dedicated to founder of friendship center. 7) Joan Daggett resigns from Shenandoah District leadership. 8) Jorge Rivera ends service as associate executive for Puerto Rico. 9) Pérez-Borges to serve as associate executive in Atlantic Southeast District. 10) BBT calls John McGough to serve as CFO. 11) Brethren bits: Personnel, job openings, college news, more.
Newsline for July 29, 2011
Stories include: 1. East Africa gripped by drought and famine. 2. Religious leaders requesting a Circle of Protection. 3. Church World Service celebrates 65th Anniversary. 4. Heeding God’s Call rally and peace march. 5. Peace Corps partners with the University of La Verne College of Law. 6. Georgia Markey to serve as acting district executive. 7. Elizabeth Keller to resign from Bethany Seminary. 8. Idaho and Western Montana District. 9. Bethany Seminary. 10. Brethren Benefit Trust. 11. Brethren Bits: Reflections, Milestones and More.
Newsline for July 14, 2011
Stories include 1. Open Roof Award is presented to Oakton Church of the Brethren. 2. Interfaith coalition says houses of worship cannot cover cuts to poverty programs. 3. McPherson College group returns from Haiti with new perspective. 4. Church of the Brethren pastor arrested, relinquishes credentials. 5. International Day of Prayer for Peace organizers seek 200 churches. 6. Next church webinar is on ‘Befriending a New Vision.’ 7. BBT Board calls new leadership following resignation of its chair. 8. Karn to direct buildings and grounds at New Windsor Service Center. 9. Williams named to new position at Bethany Seminary. 10. From the Moderator: Charge to the 2011 Annual Conference. 11. Brethren bits: Correction, remembrance, CDS to Minot, and more.
Newsline Overview of the 2011 Annual Conference
The overview of the Conference includes the following stories: Delegates return Special Response business items, reaffirm 1983 paper (including a sharing about a serious situation of threat made during the Conference); Bob Krouse chosen moderator-elect, more election results; Resolution on war in Afghanistan calls for withdrawal of troops; Congregational Life Ministries to facilitate revision of congregational ethics; Conference adopts query on climate change, returns query on decorum; Standing Committee accepts new vision statement; Board adopts Afghanistan resolution, reduces budget parameter for 2012; Ministry of Reconciliation offers post-Conference insight session; Offering the table; Conference by the numbers.
Newsline – June 2, 2011
BBT board approves changes impacting retirees of Brethren Pension Plan; AmeriCorps education awards cut off to faith-based volunteer network; Emergency Disaster Fund makes grants for tornado response; planting network rolls out year-long prayer emphasis; Michael Wagner resigns as Sudan peace worker; International Day of Prayer for Peace 2011; Officers issue prayer calendar to prepare for Annual Conference; Brethren and the Civil War; Brethren bits: Remembrance, personnel, jobs, Annual Conference, more.
Newsline for May 16, 2011
Brethren delegation to attend International Ecumenical Peace Convocation; Board and members approve CoBCU merger; Emergency Disaster Fund distributes more than $360,00 in grants; Brethren in Nigeria affected by violence; New Believers Church Bible Commentary highlights 1, 2, 3 John; Iraq reflection; CWS aids children in Haiti; Brethren bits: Annual Conference birthdays, personnel, bookstore reminder, CPS website, more