WCC executive committee affirms steadfast witness of the Palestinian Christians
In a statement, the World Council of Churches executive committee acknowledged the profound challenges affecting the Holy Land, where the Israeli occupation, entry restrictions, conflicts, wars and insecurity have curtailed access to Palestine.
Pride month, Christian energy drinks and Jesus at the World Cup
Profit before pride
Annual Conference worship services will be livestreamed
The daily worship services at the 2026 Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren will be livestreamed and available free of charge with no registration required, although donations will be appreciated. Annual Conference takes place in Fort Wayne, Ind., on June 28 to July 2.
Review and Evaluation Committee to ask questions of delegates
As we collectively prepare to gather at the 2026 Annual Conference in Fort Wayne near the end of this month, the Review and Evaluation Committee has been working diligently on its task of making a comprehensive study of the denominational program.
Shine Everywhere reaches midpoint, strengthening faith formation at home and church
At the midpoint of its five-year grant initiative, Shine Everywhere is demonstrating how research, partnerships, and innovative resources are helping congregations better support families in sharing faith at home. Shine Everywhere is shaping the future of Shine: Living in God’s Light Curriculum and deepening the connection between faith practices at church and at home.
Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren to host Church World Service ‘Rise Up for Refuge’ event
Across the United States, immigrant and refugee families are living in fear while facing increasing violence, detention, deportation, and dehumanizing rhetoric. These actions are impacting not only undocumented immigrants, but also legally present refugees, asylum seekers, green card holders, and naturalized citizens.
Brethren bits
In this issue: Global Mission prayer requests, Brethren Volunteer Service fall applications are due, FaithX summer kicks off, job openings with the National Council of Churches, On Earth Peace announces third annual 3,000 Miles for Peace, BMC celebrates 50th anniversary, World Council of Churches renews its commitment to peacemaking, and more
General Synod Daily Recap: Thursday, June 11, 2026
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WACC Latin America launches new phase with regional strategic plan 2026–2029
WACC’s regional association in Latin America (WACC-AL) has marked the beginning of a new phase of collective action across the region with the approval of a work plan for 2026–2029 period during an extraordinary assembly on 1 June. Leer en español The plan, presented and...
2026 Indiana Annual Conference
June 3-6, Indianapolis