Q&A: Tips on Building Safe and Meaningful Connection Online for UU Congregations
Staff Writer
:Larry Stritof, the UUA’s director of Information Technology Services, shares his insight on evolving technology.
Q&A: Tips on Building Safe and Meaningful Connection Online for UU Congregations
Staff Writer
:Larry Stritof, the UUA’s director of Information Technology Services, shares his insight on evolving technology.
El Niño and the fight over what it means
With El Niño sharpening climate disinformation, the time is now to invest in community media – the key channels informing people and building trust.
August 9, 2026: Rowing in the Same Direction
August 13 Festival Rowing in the Same Direction We sometimes think of Peter’s walk on the water as a test of his faith. When he got scared, he failed the test. But Peter did not ask Jesus to test his faith. He asked Jesus to prove himself. “Lord, if it is you . . .” […]
Prayers for the 11th Week after Pentecost (August 9-15, 2026)
The watchword for the week: Jesus spoke to the disciples and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” Matthew 14:27 Come, let us worship and bow down, Let us give thanks to the One who is with us in the midst of the storms of life. We can take comfort in knowing […]
Children’s Disaster Services deploys volunteers to support families affected by Washington wildfires
By Carolyn Neher Children’s Disaster Services (CDS), a program of Brethren Disaster Ministries, is deploying a team of four volunteers to support families affected by the ongoing wildfires in Washington State. Brethren Disaster Ministries personnel continue to monitor the situation and remain in contact with local Church of the Brethren congregations and Pacific Northwest District
Brethren Disaster Ministries begins new rebuilding project in Yancey County, N.C.
By Sharon Franzén Brethren Disaster Ministries (BDM) has opened a new Rebuilding project site in Yancey County, N.C., expanding its long-term response to communities affected by Hurricane Helene in 2024. The site opened June 7, 2026, after volunteers served earlier this year in Ashe, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties. Yancey County was among the communities hardest
Part-Time Pastor; Full-Time Church program offers fall 2026 Scripture Practice cohort
By Ryan Braught The Church of the Brethren’s Part-Time Pastor; Full-Time Church program will sponsor Practicing the Way: The Scripture Practice this fall for multi-vocational pastors. What is the Scripture Practice? In Practicing the Way, a book by John Mark Comer, readers are introduced to nine spiritual practices—Sabbath, Solitude, Scripture, Prayer, Fasting, Generosity, Community, Service, and Witness—that help
John Fillmore named director of ministry
The Church of the Brethren has named Rev. Dr. John Fillmore as director of ministry, effective Nov. 2, 2026. As part of the denomination’s Discipleship and Leadership Formation team, he will lead the Ministry Office, equipping ministers, supporting congregations and districts, and strengthening pastoral leadership across the denomination. Fillmore has served as pastor of Nampa
WCC expresses deep concern on current situation affecting Armenian Apostolic Church
World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee moderator Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm and WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed deep concern regarding the current situation affecting the Armenian Apostolic Church.