Messenger and Communications receive six awards from the Associated Church Press
Messenger magazine and the Communications department of the Church of the Brethren received six awards—three awards of excellence, one award of merit, and two honorable mentions—in the Associated Church Press 2025 “Best of the Church Press” contest.
Virtual event for adults will follow on conscientious objection sessions for young people
“Well, guess I’m going to jail!” I guess we know where one youth stands about his beliefs in participating in war! On May 17, On Earth Peace invited youth and young adult groups to learn more about conscientious objection
Deportation Defense Response invites participation in World Refugee Day Ecumenical Service
The Church of the Brethren Deportation Defense Response (DDR) is inviting participation in a World Refugee Day Ecumenical Service taking place online on Wednesday, June 17, 6-7 p.m. (Eastern time).
Brethren bits
In this issue: Remembering Earl K. Ziegler, Dale Eugene Minnich, Kenneth Lee Gibble, David S. Young, and Olga Serrano; new online giving pages; calls to prayer from the Deportation Defense Response and Churches for Middle East Peace; job opening at Camp Harmony; Wichita First hosts event on conscientious objection; CCW publishes new online resource “Draft Law for Conscientious Objectors"; and more
Take Action: This World Refugee Day, Urge Congress to Defend Refuge
World Refugee Day – held annually on June 20 – is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the resilience and courage of those fleeing violence and persecution globally. It serves as a call to action for governments and communities to strengthen their efforts to provide safe haven, resources, and opportunities for refugees and other displaced people to rebuild their lives. ...
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WACC partner in Pakistan spotlights online misogyny, lays foundation for systemic change
A WACC-supported project led by Uks Research Centre in Pakistan has raised public awareness about tech-facilitated gender-based violence and the need to create a safer online environment for all.
General Secretary Position Posted
The position of General Secretary of The United Church of Canada has been posted.
Jeff Thomson hired to direct Brethren Disaster Ministries
Jeff Thomson has been hired as director of Brethren Disaster Ministries for the Church of the Brethren. In his previous role as chief housing officer and general contractor with Interfaith Housing and Community Services, he collaborated with numerous volunteers while leading home repair programs for families in need in Hutchinson, Kan.
Ethiopian Patriarch urges end to violence gripping Orthodox Christians in Oromia region
His Holiness Abune Mathias I, patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, is urging an end to a chain of violence, gripping the southeastern region of Oromia and endured by members of his denomination.
Charting new path for African communication
Bishops, communicators and United Methodist Communications staff gathered to develop a creative strategy to keep local churches in the Mid-Africa Regional Conference connected despite power outages, poor roads and more than 450 regional languages.