{"id":7342,"date":"2013-10-24T00:00:08","date_gmt":"2013-10-24T00:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/new.brethren.org\/news\/?p=7342"},"modified":"2018-11-03T20:19:56","modified_gmt":"2018-11-03T20:19:56","slug":"brethren-bits-for-oct-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2013\/brethren-bits-for-oct-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Brethren Bits for Oct. 25, 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

— Remembrance: Ruth Christ Baugher,<\/strong> 95, the widow of former Church of the Brethren general secretary Norman Baugher, died on Oct. 15 at Hillcrest Homes in La Verne, Calif. She had lived at Hillcrest Homes since 1985. Her husband became general secretary of the former General Board in 1952, and died in 1968. During that time she lived in Elgin, Ill., and after her husband\u2019s death she held secretarial positions in several places including the denomination\u2019s General Offices. She was a member of Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren in Elgin, Ill., for some 33 years prior to moving to southern California. Two sons, four grandsons, and several great grandchildren survive her. A memorial service will be held on Nov. 22 at Hillcrest Homes.<\/p>\n

\"\"— The cost to attend the 2014 Church of the Brethren Clergy Women\u2019s Retreat go up on Nov. 1.<\/strong> The retreat takes place Jan. 13-16 at the Serra Retreat Center in Malibu, Calif. \u201cHand in Hand, Heart to Heart: On the Journey Together\u201d is the theme. Leading the retreat will be Melissa Wiginton, vice president for Education Beyond the Walls at Austin Seminary. The scriptural focus is Philippians 1:3-11 (CEB), \u201cI keep you in my heart. You are all my partners in God\u2019s grace.\u201d For online registration and more information go to www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice<\/a> .<\/p>\n

— Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren<\/strong> in Luray, Va., is hosting Steve Mason, director of the Brethren Foundation Inc., for a discussion of investment opportunities for churches and individuals on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

— Happy Corner Church of the Brethren<\/strong> in Clayton, Ohio, is hosting a Ted and Company performance of \u201cPeace, Pies, and Prophets\u201d with a pie auction benefitting Christian Peacemaker Teams. The Nov. 23 event centers around a performance of \u201cI\u2019d Like to Buy an Enemy\u201d starring Ted Swartz and Tim Ruebke, and starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10.<\/p>\n

— The Gathering 2013, a headline event in Western Plains District,<\/strong> takes place Nov. 1-3 in Salina, Kan. \u201cWhat Now?! Where Next?!\u201d is the theme, inspired by Luke 24:13-35, in which disciples encounter the risen Christ on the road to Emmaus. \u201cThe prayer is that our Gathering will inspire us in a new way, also, as we continue to journey with Jesus,\u201d said an announcement from the district. Speakers include Annual Conference moderator Nancy Sollenberger Heishman, and Jeff Carter, president of Bethany Theological Seminary. More information is at wpcob.org .<\/p>\n

— The Congregational Care Advisory Team in Shenandoah District<\/strong> is sponsoring a seminar titled “Worship God’s Way: Biblical Models of Worship,” on Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Mt. Pleasant Church of the Brethren in Harrisonburg, Va. Leah J. Hileman, pianist for the 2008 Annual Conference and music coordinator for the 2010 Annual Conference, will be the seminar leader. She is the author of more than 250 songs and has written, recorded, and produced four Christian pop albums. Cost is $15 and 0.5 continuing education units are available to minister for an additional $10. Registration is due by Nov. 6. Go to http:\/\/origin.library.constantcontact.com\/download\/get\/file\/1110837621104-191\/Worship+God%27s+Way+Registration+2013.pdf<\/a> .<\/p>\n

— Also in Shenandoah District, a Brethren Heritage Tour<\/strong> is being organized for the weekend of Jan. 17-19, 2014. The tour will take a bus to Pennsylvania to visit the Ephrata Cloisters, the Moravian settlement, and the Germantown area, among other places with special significance to Brethren, said the district newsletter. The event is being planned by the Pastoral Support Committee of the Shenandoah District Ministerial Leadership Team. Tour leaders will be Jeff Bach, director of the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown (Pa.) College, and Jim Miller, retired district executive of Shenandoah District. Cost is $140 per person for double occupancy and includes two nights’ lodging, admission to tour sites, and chartered bus transportation from Bridgewater, Va. Participants will be responsible for meals and tips or gratuities. Contact the district office at jnjantzi@shencob.org<\/a> or 540-234-8555.<\/p>\n

— Illinois and Wisconsin District Conference will be Nov. 1-2<\/strong> at Mt Morris (Ill.) Church of the Brethren, assisted by Pinecrest Community, a Church of the Brethren retirement community in Mt. Morris. Mark Flory Steury will serve as moderator, leading the conference on the theme, \u201cRenew\u201d (Romans 12:2). The Friday evening speaker will be Jonathan Shively, executive director of Congregational Life Ministries.<\/p>\n

— Shenandoah District Conference will be Nov. 1-2<\/strong> on the theme, \u201cLiving the Gospel,\u201d at Bridgewater (Va.) Church of the Brethren led by moderator Glenn Bollinger. Former Annual Conference moderator Tim Harvey will bring the opening message on Friday evening, with music by a choir singing under the direction of Jesse E. Hopkins, professor emeritus of music at Bridgewater College. The evening includes a district-wide Love Feast as spiritual preparation for business sessions. In advance of the conference, the district newsletter invited congregations to share Love Feast traditions such as who makes the communion bread, a treasured recipe, how children participate, the menu for the meal, and more. \u201cBased on some recent informal conversations, it seems we have a wide range of traditions just here in our district,\u201d said the newsletter. \u201cLet us hear your voice.\u201d<\/p>\n

— Pacific Southwest District is holding its 50th District Conference on Nov. 8-10<\/strong> in Scottsdale, Ariz., at the Franciscan Renewal Center. \u201cOur meeting comes at a time of challenge to the Brethren and indeed to almost all Christian denominations,\u201d said an invitation from moderator Jim LeFever, \u201cbut also at a time when a variety of bright sparks show hope in many directions. Let us join in thinking, discussion and prayer as we take up the work of our faith in the West and beyond.\u201d Prior to the conference, an all-ministers education event will be held Nov. 7-8 with leadership by James Benedict on the topic \u201cCommunity Centered Authority: Biblical, Theological, and Historical Foundations.\u201d Find out more at www.pswdcob.org\/events\/ministers<\/a> .<\/p>\n

— Virlina District Conference is Nov. 8-9<\/strong> at Greene Memorial United Methodist Church in Roanoke, Va., on the theme, \u201cCome Near to God and He Will Come Near to You\u201d (James 4:7-8a). Moderator Frances S. Beam is encouraging each individual and congregation, and every camper who participates at Camp Bethel, to write a letter about their experiences of the nearness of God. The letters will be displayed at the district conference and incorporated into the worship and business sessions. Nancy Sollenberger Heishman, moderator of the 2014 Annual Conference, will preach for Friday and Saturday worship.<\/p>\n

— The Camp Harmony Pig Roast is Sunday, Oct. 27,<\/strong> from 12 noon-2 p.m. Ticket prices are adults $10, children age 6-12 $5, under age 6 is free. The camp is located near Hooversville, Pa. For more information go to www.campharmony.org<\/a> .<\/p>\n

— The Fall Lecture at CrossRoads,<\/strong> the Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center in Virginia, will feature Bob Gross, director of development at On Earth Peace, sharing experiences from the 3,000 Miles for Peace campaign. The lecture takes place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, at Montezuma Church of the Brethren in Dayton, Va.<\/p>\n

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— Peacemaker Shane Claiborne will speak at Bridgewater (Va.) College\u2019s Fall Spiritual Focus.<\/strong> \u201cShane Claiborne\u2019s adventures have taken him from the streets of Calcutta, where he worked with Mother Teresa, to an internship at Willow Creek, a mega-church in the suburbs of Chicago,\u201d said a release. Claiborne also has worked with Christian Peacemaker Teams in Iraq, and is a founder and leader of the Simple Way faith community in inner-city Philadelphia. His books include \u201cJesus for President,\u201d \u201cRed Letter Revolution,\u201d \u201cCommon Prayer,\u201d \u201cFollow Me to Freedom,\u201d \u201cBecoming the Answer to Our Prayers,\u201d and \u201cThe Irresistible Revolution.\u201d He will be speaking at Bridgewater on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m., in the Carter Center for Worship and Music. A reception will follow. The program is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n

— Herb Smith, McPherson (Kan.) College professor<\/strong> of Philosophy and Religion, is organizing a study trip to China on Jan. 14-24, 2014. \u201cAs the Pacific Century is now upon us, we will venture forth to explore the Dragon Kingdom, ancient and contemporary China,\u201d said an announcement. \u201cBesides the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Ming Dynasty Tombs, Terra Cotta Soldiers Tomb, other cultural treats await us.\u201d The trip will include riding on a bullet train, dinner cruise in Shanghai, as well as study of the religions of the Middle Kingdom. For brochures and more information contact smithh@mcpherson.edu<\/a> or 620-242-0533.<\/p>\n

— \u201cLearn Martin Luther King Jr.\u2019s principles of nonviolence from a Palestinian Christian!\u201d<\/strong> says an invitation to a workshop in Akron, Pa., sponsored by 1040forPeace.org and featuring Tarek Abuata, Christian Peacemaker Teams coordinator for Palestine and a nonviolence trainer. The \u201cintensive experiential workshop\u201d is to give participants a comprehensive introduction to King\u2019s philosophy and strategy of nonviolence. It will be held at Akron Mennonite Church on Nov. 16-17. Participation is limited. Partial scholarships to offset the $100 fee are available. Contact registrar H.A. Penner at penner@dejazzd.com<\/a> or 717-859-3529 prior to Nov. 4.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In this issue: Remembering Ruth Christ Baugher, a registration deadline for the Clergy Women\u2019s Retreat, Shane Claiborne to speak at Bridgewater (Va.) College, Herb Smith organizes a McPherson (Kan.) College study trip to China, district workshops and conferences, and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"wf_post_folders":[],"class_list":["post-7342","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7342","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7342"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7342\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7343,"href":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7342\/revisions\/7343"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7342"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7342"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7342"},{"taxonomy":"wf_post_folders","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wf_post_folders?post=7342"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}