“Well, guess I’m going to jail!” I guess we know where one youth stands about his beliefs in participating in war! On May 17, On Earth Peace invited youth and young adult groups to learn more about conscientious objection
The 2026 Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren is offering a number of special events and opportunities this summer in Fort Wayne, Ind.
“Faith in Motion: Pastor Irv Heishman’s Experience in Honduras” is the first “Faith in Motion” live, virtual event hosted by the Deportation Defense Response (DDR) Team of the Church of the Brethren. The event takes place online on Thursday, June 18, at 7 p.m. (Eastern time).
On Earth Peace has joined the HOPE-PV network (Harnessing Our Power to End Political Violence), a growing movement of communities across the country that are learning together how to respond to the rise of political violence and repression with something more powerful than fear or retaliation.
“I Object! Now What? (Opposing War and the Things that Make for War)” is a virtual event offered by On Earth Peace for youth and young adults who are affected by Selective Service registration and who would be subject in the eventuality of a military draft.
The Faithful Response Immigration Gathering on March 17-19 at Camp Christian in Marysville, Ohio, drew participation from the four sponsoring denominations and others involved in immigration ministries.
Registration for Song and Story Fest 2026, the 30th annual intergenerational camp to be held under that name, is now open–with a deadline of June 1.
Nine months ago, during our report to the delegates at Annual Conference, we challenged the congregations of the church to raise $100,000 to create a new Legal and Mutual Aid Fund to meet the needs of Church of the Brethren immigrants due to harsh immigration enforcement. On Easter weekend, we give thanks that compassionate individuals and churches within the denomination have donated more than a quarter of a million dollars ($250,000) in the last nine months. Praise God!
The Church of the Brethren’s Inter-Agency Forum (IAF) met in Florida on Jan. 27 and has issued the following statement. The IAF includes officers of the denomination’s Annual Conference; the general secretary of the Church of the Brethren and the chair of the Mission and Ministry Board; representatives of the Council of District Executives; and executives and chairs of the boards of the three Annual Conference agencies: Bethany Theological Seminary, Eder Financial, and On Earth Peace.
The Church of the Brethren, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), United Church of Christ, and Mennonite Church USA are sponsoring a “Faithful Response Immigration Gathering” at Camp Christian in Marysville, Ohio, from March 17-19
