Apr 21, 2026
Largest congregations sent
leaders for a time of learning, sharing, and support, Faithful
Response Immigration Gathering drew participation from the four
denominations and others, Global Food Initiative awarded grants to
ministries in Burundi, Rwanda, and Uganda, the Brethren Faith in
Action Fund grants went to eight congregations and one camp,
Intercultural ministries offers training for "frontliners," a book
study, and the Intercultural cafe. Upcoming
events include listening sessions for multivocational pastors, the
LEAD conference, and faith formation training on Zoom from the
Susquehanna Valley Ministry Center and Brethren Press.
Registrations are also open for Young Adult Conference, Annual
Conference, and National Youth conference. Applications for
the Church of the Brethren’s Health Care Education Scholarship are
due by May 22nd.
For details, go to www.brethren.org/news. Virginia Rendler, Interim Co-Director and Volunteer Coordinator of Brethren Volunteer Service, presents the news. Nancy Sollenberger Heishman plays the piano.