\nAmbler Church of the Brethren<\/strong> on June 15 helped host an interfaith service that was connected with a peace rally and march for the Orlando shooting victims, reported the Ambler Gazette. \u201cPrayer vigils never end if we continue to pray without ceasing,\u201d pastor Enten Eller told the newspaper. He was one of the local pastors who participated, as president of the sponsoring organization, the Wissahickon Faith Community Association. Among others, participants attended from Ambler Church of the Brethren, Trinity Lutheran Church, First Presbyterian Church, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Congregation Beth Or, Calvary United Methodist Church, North Penn Mosque, Progressive Christian Alliance, Ambler Area Coalition for Peace, Heeding God\u2019s Call, and CeaseFirePA. \u201cThe evening started with a peace rally and walk, along with a call for federal legislation to block the availability of assault guns and large-capacity ammunition magazines,\u201d the paper reported. An offering was taken to aid the people of Orlando. Go to www.montgomerynews.com\/articles\/2016\/06\/16\/ambler_gazette\/news\/doc5762d25917676215972292.txt<\/span><\/span><\/a> .Warrensburg (Mo.) Church of the Brethren<\/strong> member Jerry Crouse<\/strong> was one of those who spoke at an event remembering the victims in Orlando, reported the Sedalia Democrat newspaper. \u201cMembers of the University of Central Missouri and Warrensburg communities gathered at the college Wednesday afternoon for a vigil,\u201d the paper reported. \u201cA constant theme throughout the hour-long event was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\u2019s famous quote: \u2018Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.\u2019 People filled a room in the Elliott Student Union as they heard from community speakers, but some of the most powerful moments came from impromptu remarks from audience members at the end of the vigil.\u201d The wide variety of speakers included a student who had personal friends among those killed, the president of the Musli Student Association, and the president of the university, among others. Find the article and photographs at http:\/\/sedaliademocrat.com\/news\/13080\/ucms-love-conquers-hate<\/span><\/span><\/a> .Amwell Church of the Brethren<\/strong> in Stockton, N.J., joined with Sergeantsville United Methodist Church to organize a Community Peace Vigil on June 16, responding to the shootings in Orlando. The event was publicized in the \u201cHunterdon County Democrat.\u201d \u201cThe hope of the gathering is to draw the community together in unity and prayer after the latest violent attack in our world,\u201d said the newspaper. See www.nj.com\/hunterdon-county-democrat\/index.ssf\/2016\/06\/segeantsville_united_methodist_church_to_host_comm.html<\/span><\/span><\/a> .WTHI Television Fox 10 in Indianapolis, Ind., is reporting on plans by Church of the Brethren member and Bethany Seminary graduate Richard Propes<\/strong> to do a wheelchair ride for Orlando victims. \u201cA local man plans to travel 50 miles in one day to honor each person who died in the Orlando shooting–and he\u2019ll make the trip by wheelchair,\u201d the report said. Propes told the television station that after spending Sunday morning crying for the people shot and killed in Orlando, he came up with the idea of riding the Monon Trail on June 25. The report noted that this is not the first such ride for Propes. \u201cIn January, Propes wheeled around Monument Circle more than 100 times for local kids who died from gun violence. He lost his legs after an accident in his early 20s. Two years later, he wheeled 1,000 miles in 41 days to raise awareness and money for child abuse prevention. Now he\u2019s raising $5,000 for Indiana Youth Group to provide education and support for LGBT kids.\u201d Find the news report at http:\/\/wthitv.com\/2016\/06\/14\/indy-man-to-ride-wheelchair-50-miles-for-orlando-victims<\/span><\/span><\/a> .<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
— Jean Clements is resigning as Yearbook specialist for the Church of the Brethren,<\/strong> effective Sept. 28. She has worked at the denomination\u2019s General Offices in Elgin, Ill., for more than 16 years as a part of the Brethren Press team. As producer of the annual \u201cChurch of the Brethren Yearbook,\u201d she has prepared the denomination\u2019s annual statistical report and maintained the book\u2019s lists of ministers, congregations, and organizations. In addition, she has coordinated the monthly Source mailing that goes to congregations and prepared the \u201cTurning Points\u201d section of \u201cMessenger\u201d magazine. She also has carried out projects for the Office of Ministry and the Information Technology department. \u201cHer attention to detail is phenomenal, and the church has been well-served by her dedication,\u201d said Brethren Press publisher Wendy McFadden. \u201cWith much gratitude, we wish her well over the next several months of transition and into her retirement.\u201d<\/p>\n — The Church of the Brethren seeks a congregational support representative<\/strong> to fill a fulltime salaried position in Donor Relations. The location of this position is flexible; candidate must be willing to travel to the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Ill., as needed. Major responsibilities include working to strengthen and nurture the congregational relationship with ministries of the Church of the Brethren through face-to-face, telephone, and online visits with congregations and pastors as well as through the conception and production of communication and solicitation media. The primary focus will be to positively impact the congregational connection with, and giving in support of, denominational ministries. Occasionally, assistance with financial campaigns and interaction with individual constituents may be requested. Required skills and knowledge include at least three years of experience in planned\/deferred giving and\/or five years in development-related activities in the not-for-profit sector, or other comparable experience; grounding in Church of the Brethren heritage, theology, and polity; ability to articulate and operate out of the vision of the Church of the Brethren; ability to relate with individuals and groups; basic computer skills working with Microsoft Word, Excel, e-mail, and Internet access; a bachelor\u2019s degree or commensurate experience. Applications are being received and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Request the application form by contacting the Office of Human Resources, Church of the Brethren, 1451 Dundee Ave., Elgin, IL 60120; 800-323-8039 ext. 367; humanresources@brethren.org<\/a> . The Church of the Brethren is an Equal Opportunity Employer.<\/p>\n — The National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT) seeks a full-time Communications and Program Associate<\/strong> to work in its Washington, DC office. The individual will split their time between NRCAT, a 501(c)3, and the NRCAT Action Fund, a 501(c)4. Through NRCAT, the individual will also provide assistance to the New Evangelical for the Common Good. This is a new position and the position will be evaluated after one year. We seek someone who can work independently and as part of a team. The individual will provide critical communications, program and administrative support across NRCAT’s program areas. For more information go to www.idealist.org\/view\/job\/6cbswKj4P4FP\/<\/a> .<\/p>\n — This week\u2019s chapel service at the Church of the Brethren General Offices<\/strong> in Elgin, Ill., included a circle of welcome and prayer for David Steele, general secretary-elect. He visited the offices in mid-week for meetings with various staff and other groups. The chapel service was led by interim general secretary Dale Minnich, and was followed by a reception to welcome Steele to the offices.<\/p>\n — \u201cHello friends! The 2016 Youth Peace Travel Team is so excited to start sharing our experience with y\u2019all this summer!\u201d<\/strong> Thus starts the summer blog of the four-member Youth Peace Travel Team, a group of young adults who travel to camps and outdoor ministry centers across the denomination as Ministry Summer Service interns. The team this year includes Jenna Walmer, Kiana Simonson, Phoebe Hart, and Sara White. The team is jointly sponsored by the Church of the Brethren Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Brethren Volunteer Service, On Earth Peace, Bethany Theological Seminary, and the Outdoor Ministries Association. Follow the blog at https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/blog\/2016\/youth-peace-travel-team-2016-orientations<\/a> .<\/p>\n — Bethany Theological Seminary president Jeff Carter will be the featured guest<\/strong> at a Practice of Ministry Day on Aug. 13 at Montezuma Church of the Brethren in Dayton, Va., in Shenandoah District. Carter will address the topic, \u201cPaul\u2019s Journey from Thessalonians to Romans.\u201d The event is sponsored by the Christian Growth Institute and offers a .6 continuing education credit for ordained ministers. For more information, contact Sarah Long at ahntsarah@hotmail.com<\/a> .<\/p>\n — In more news from the seminary, Musa Mambula began June 16 as Bethany\u2019s first International Scholar in Residence.<\/strong> He and his wife Sara are moving to the seminary campus in Richmond, Ind. Mambula\u2019s work will focus on strengthening ties and building relationships between Bethany and the Christian community in Nigeria, working to create opportunities and pathways for potential students to receive theological education through Bethany, and working on writing projects. He also will work part-time for a neighboring Church of the Brethren congregation. He holds a doctorate from the University of Maiduguri. Sara Mambula has a master\u2019s of business administration degree. They both plan to attend the 2016 Annual Conference.<\/p>\n — Nine Nigerian Brethren church leaders will be hosted by Mill Creek Church of the Brethren<\/strong> in Port Republic, Va., as they travel to Annual Conference in Greensboro, N.C. On Tuesday, June 28, the Mill Creek church will host a supper and time for sharing with the Nigeria Brethren group from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The group will include Joel S. Billi, the newly elected president of Ekklesiyar Yan\u2019uwa a Nigeria (EYN, the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria), the newly installed president of Kulp Bible College, and seven other church leaders, according to the Shenandoah District newsletter. \u201cYou are invited to attend,\u201d said the newsletter. For the supper, Mill Creek will provide the main dish, and others are asked to bring a dish or two to share. RSVP to the church office at 540-289-5084 or office@millcreekcob.org<\/a> .<\/p>\n — Arlington (Va.) Church of the Brethren announces the newest podcast in the Dunker Punks Podcast series.<\/strong> The church has just posted \u201ca show about how music helps further our experience and expression of faith,\u201d said the announcement from information minister Suzanne Lay. \u201cWe Don\u2019t See Long\u201d features a personal testimony by Nohemi Flores and the debut of an original song by Jacob Crouse. \u201cBetter yet, Jacob announces plans for more Dunker Punk music to come!\u201d said the announcement. Go to http:\/\/arlingtoncob.org\/dpp<\/a> .<\/p>\n — Southeastern District\u2019s Witness Commission has asked every church in the district<\/strong> to make \u201cpillow case dresses\u201d for use at the New Covenant School St. Louis du Nord in Haiti. Also on the district\u2019s wish list are t-shirts for the boys at the school. The New Covenant School was founded in 2008 by Ilexene and Michaela Alphonse, members of Miami (Fla.) First Church of the Brethren and mission workers in Haiti. \u201cNew Covenant School is currently providing education for 408 students from K to 6th grade,\u201d said the Southeastern District newsletter. \u201cThey serve a hot meal twice a week. They provide jobs to eight teachers, one principal, one assistant principal, two cooks, one maintenance personnel, and one custodian. Ninety percent of those children would be on the street if it wasn\u2019t for New Covenant School.\u201d The dresses and t-shirts will be collected at the district conference on July 22-24. Linda McMurray and Winona Ball from Walnut Grove Church of the Brethren each already have made more than 30 of the dresses.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/the-2016-youth-peace-travel.jpg\")
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