(March 22, 2007) — The 2007 Youth Peace Travel Team has been selected. The three members of the team are Amanda Glover of Mountain View Fellowship Church of the Brethren in McGaheysville, Va.; Audrey Hollenberg of Westminster (Md.) Church of the Brethren; and Emily LaPrade of Antioch Church of the Brethren in Rocky Mount, Va.
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Newsline for March 16, 2007
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news….” — Luke 4:18a NEWS 1) Brethren attend inaugural meeting of Christian Churches Together. 2) Sustaining Pastoral Excellence program holds ‘Vital Pastors’ retreat. 3) Funds give $95,000 in grants to relief work. 4) Brethren Volunteer Service welcomes its 273rd
Newsline for February 28, 2007
“The Lord is my light and my salvation….” — Psalm 27:1a NEWS 1) Neuman-Lee and Shumate head 2007 Annual Conference ballot. 2) General Board Executive Committee visits disaster relief in the Gulf. 3) Gather ’Round staff set plans for future 4) Brethren member participates in Darfur work of UN subcommittee. 5) Fund gives grants to
Brethren Help Sponsor Christian Witness for Peace on 4th Anniversary of Iraq War
(Feb. 8, 2007) — A “Christian Peace Witness for Iraq” is planned for Washington, D.C., on March 16, the fourth anniversary of the beginning of the war in Iraq. Two Church of the Brethren ministries–the Brethren Witness/Washington Office of the General Board, and On Earth Peace–are among organizations partnering to sponsor the event. Other sponsors
Ministry of Reconciliation Schedules Spring Workshops
(Jan. 30, 2007) — The Ministry of Reconciliation (MoR) has announced its workshop schedule for spring 2007. “This spring, there is something for everyone,” said Annie Clark, MoR coordinator and staff member for On Earth Peace. “We have offerings for those who are looking for an introduction to reconciliation and conflict transformation skills and those
Brethren Invited to Join March to End Iraq War
(Jan. 19, 2007) — Brethren have been invited to join in a March on Washington to End the Iraq War, to take place in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 27. The invitation was extended by the Brethren Witness/Washington Office of the General Board, and by On Earth Peace. In an e-mail to its Peace Witness Action
Newsline for December 20, 2006
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace…” — Luke 2:14 NEWS 1) Brethren Benefit Trust adopts investment guidelines related to pornography, gambling. 2) Brethren Pension Plan annuity rates are being assessed. 3) Annual Conference Council sets registration goal for 2007 conference. 4) Disaster Child Care to work in New Orleans throughout
Newsline for December 6, 2006
“…Stand up and raise your heads, for your redemption is drawing near.” — Luke 21:28b NEWS 1) United Church of Christ becomes cooperative user in Gather ’Round. 2) Bethany Seminary board considers student profile, increases tuition. 3) Committee envisions positive future for Brethren Service Center. 4) Pastors complete Advanced Foundations of Church Leadership. 5) Brethren
On Earth Peace Commemorates Veterans Day
This year, On Earth Peace remembered Veteran’s Day with two events addressing issues of faith and militarism. Messiah Church of the Brethren, in Kansas City, Mo., hosted an all-day workshop on Nov. 11 titled, “A Faithful Response: Supporting and Welcoming Those Who Choose Conscientious Objection or Military Service.” Susanna Farahat of the On Earth Peace
Counter-Recruitment Event Challenges Anabaptist Tradition
On the weekend eve of national elections, Brethren, Mennonites, and others gathered in San Antonio, Texas, to explore national issues of conscience. The group realized that whether or not there was a majority party shift in Congress, the time is now for peacemakers of conscience to speak with a clear voice in regards to war