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Elizabethtown lunch features the story of professor Elizabeth Myer and the Pennsylvania Garb Law
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (330+ words) Today, July 1, is the 10th anniversary of Nolt's tenure as director and senior scholar at the Young Center, which celebrates its 40th year. He recently returned from a Measles Summit in San Diego involving experts from Canada, Mexico, and the United States....
Review and Evaluation Committee brings an interim report " News
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (391+ words) For some time, the Church of the Brethren has undertaken a periodic review every decade to evaluate the denomination's organizational structures and procedures, with a committee assigned to bring recommendations to Annual Conference for possible changes. This decade's Review and…...
Retinopathy of Prematurity Project aids premature infants and their families in Vietnam " News
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (381+ words) With the proper therapies, and in some cases surgeries and other medical intervention, infants born prematurely have every chance of growing up to their full potential. But in places like Vietnam, premature infants born in rural areas may have no…...
Walking Together" resolution on care for immigrants is adopted " News
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (227+ words) The Mission and Ministry Board brought their recent resolution for adoption by the delegate body. Titled "Walking Together: Immigration, Peacemaking, Conscience, and Supporting our Neighbors," it reiterates that "care for immigrants and refugees is an essential part of the Christian…...
Eder Financial reports on transition of services to Everence " News
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (373+ words) Eder Financial had big news for the delegates this year as they described the background of the decision and the process for moving employee retirement and organizational investing services to Everence Financial. The move will take some time, over the…...
A reunion and a planning committee: The Brethren Disaster Ministries and Children's Disaster Services breakfast
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (290+ words) The Brethren Disaster Ministries and Child Disaster Services breakfast at Annual Conference always has the feel of a reunion, looking backwards, and a planning committee, looking forward. This year was no different as the past and future were celebrated. After…...
Amy Gall Ritchie to serve as Annual Conference moderator-elect, among other election results
3+ day, 8+ min ago (347+ words) Amy Gall Ritchie of Manchester Church of the Brethren in North Manchester, Ind. , South Central Indiana District, has been elected to the position of moderator-elect of Annual Conference. She will serve as moderator in 2028. Gall Ritchie is an associate pastor…...
Loving our immigrant neighbors " News
3+ day, 53+ min ago (400+ words) It was already a timely topic when it was scheduled as one of the Equipping Sessions at the 2026 Annual Conference'but the events of the past few days led "Loving Our Immigrant Neighbors: Legal Updates, Ally Resources, and US Militarism" to…...
International guests attend Annual Conference " News
3+ day, 38+ min ago (214+ words) International guests received a warm welcome from the 2026 Annual Conference. On Monday morning, June 29, during the opening business session Global Mission executive Sharon Brugger Norton introduced the guests from the stage. She noted that this might have been the first…...
Church of the Brethren welcomes a new church plant and a new fellowship " News
3+ day, 23+ min ago (137+ words) One new church plant and one new fellowship were welcomed into the Church of the Brethren denomination during the opening business session of the 2026 Annual Conference on Monday, June 29. Iglesia Cristiana Elohim was welcomed as a new fellowship located in…...