During an online meeting of the Standing Committee of district delegates to the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference, held the evening of Jan. 29, reports were received from subcommittees. The meeting was presided over by Annual Conference moderator Madalyn Metzger, assisted by moderator-elect Dava Hensley and secretary David Shumate, with Annual Conference director Rhonda Pittman Gingrich.
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Deadline is extended to make nominations for the 2024 Annual Conference ballot
The Nominating Committee of the Standing Committee of district delegates to the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference continues to seek nominations for the 2024 ballot. We are extending the deadline for submitting nominations from Dec. 4, 2023, to Jan. 5, 2024.
Standing Committee of Annual Conference to hold online meetings open to the public
Below are links to two upcoming meetings of the Standing Committee of district delegates to the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference.
Conference changes process for nominations from the floor
After significant discussion, delegates approved a new two-step process for nominations from the floor.
Service of Confession and Repentance
What is the context for the short time of confession and repentance at Annual Conference 2023?
Standing Committee makes recommendations
Standing Committee made recommendations on six new business items and two unfinished business items for Annual Conference 2023.
Standing Committee approves time of silent reflection and confession
At a March 3 online meeting, Standing Committee decided on a path forward responding to a recommendation from the 2022 Annual Conference. They voted to read the recommendation of the 2022 Standing Committee and provide for a time of silent personal reflection and confession. Four other subcommittees presented progress reports on their tasks.
Standing Committee to make decision about ‘time of confession and repentance’ at 2023 Annual Conference
The Standing Committee of district delegates to the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference is holding a series of meetings via Zoom in order to handle additional tasks assigned last year.
Standing Committee of district delegates to Annual Conference will meet by Zoom
The Standing Committee of district delegates to the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference are holding a meeting by Zoom on Tuesday evening, Feb. 28, starting at 8 p.m. (Eastern time). The meeting is open to the public.
Ballot is announced for the 2023 Annual Conference
The Nominating Committee of the Standing Committee of district delegates to the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference are presenting the following ballot for the 2023 Conference. The elections will be held during the annual meeting taking place in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 4-8, 20223.
