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On Earth Peace board of directors holds fall meeting

The On Earth Peace board of directors held its fall 2024 meeting on Oct. 26, marking just over six months since the implementation of our new board meeting structure. Over the past year, we have welcomed several new members to the board, and as a result, we dedicated intentional time to getting to know each other better.

Standing Committee meets by Zoom to adopt agency covenants

The Standing Committee of district delegates to the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference met via Zoom on the evening of Sept. 30 to consider and act on covenants with the three agencies of Annual Conference—Bethany Theological Seminary, Eder Financial, and On Earth Peace. Also acted on was a recommendation to Annual Conference to renew their agency status.

Standing with People of Color Committee offers October trainings

This month, the Standing with People of Color Committee of the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference is offering two opportunities for facilitator training for those interested in leading a “7 Prompts” conversation in their communities and congregations.

Adopted: Proposed update of On Earth Peace polity

On Earth Peace requested a revision in the document governing how the organization is connected to Annual Conference as a reportable agency, an interim measure until a new covenant between the agency and Annual Conference is finalized in 2025.

Gun violence compels Church of the Brethren to host a public witness and awareness vigil

In the wake of dramatic increases in gun violence nationwide, the Church of the Brethren is taking a strong stance on gun violence this week. The church’s Gun Violence Prevention Action Team supported by the denominational agency On Earth Peace is leading a public witness and vigil on Saturday, July 6, at 4:45 p.m. at Rosa Parks Circle .

Today in Grand Rapids – Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Today the Standing Committee of district delegates to the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference held its annual consultation with leadership of the Mission and Ministry Board and the three Conference agencies—Bethany Theological Seminary, Eder Financial, and On Earth Peace.

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