Newsline Podcast June 23, 2026
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The Mission and Ministry Board of the Church of the Brethren has approved a Statement of Intent regarding the denominational headquarters in Elgin, Illinois. Annual Conference begins June 28th in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with several pre-conference events happening before that. There will be daily issues of Newsline from June 27 - July 2. A new webpage titled “Walking Together” offers study and worship resources to accompany the Mission and Ministry Board resolution titled “Walking Together: Immigration, Peacemaking, Conscience, and Supporting Our Neighbors.” The Church...
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Newsline Podcast June 16, 2026
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The Catholic Medical Mission Board has begun renting warehouse space at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Maryland. The daily worship services at the 2026 Annual Conference will be livestreamed free of charge with no registration required. Go to The Review and Evaluation Committee asks questions. fall applications are due June 24. summer trips have kicked off with in Winston-Salem, N.C. and Northern Ireland this week. Go to .
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Newsline Podcast June 9, 2026
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Associated Church Press awards for Messenger and Communications, EYN elevates four congregations to autonomous status as part of the 2026 EYN Church Autonomy program, Annual Conference updates, Conscientious Objection events, Deportation Defense Response events and prayer requests, personnel notes, and new ways to give. Heidi Gross presents the news with music by Carolyn Strong and EYN women.
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Newsline May 26, 2026
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Learnings from the recent L.E.A.D. conference, a new Brethren Rapid Response Network supporting immigrants, a prayer request for the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, and surrounding countries during this latest outbreak of Ebola virus, National Youth Conference announces offerings, and Brethren Press introduces a new children's book, Washing My Sister's Feet by Gimbiya Kettering with illustrations by Gabhor Utomo. This episode is presented by Virginia Rendler, with a special message from author Gimbiya Kettering. Nancy Sollenberger Heishman plays the...
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Newsline May 19, 2026
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Learn about a new grant to support Brethren Disaster Ministries from Lilly Endowment. Mission Advancement has launched a campaign to preserve the historic Germantown Meetinghouse and Cemetery, which dates to 1723. Hear updates from members of the Global Church of the Brethren Communion, which met in Gijon, Spain in April. And get the latest personnel news from the Church of the Brethren. Matt DeBall of Mission Advancement presents the news, and Nancy Sollenberger Heishman plays the piano.
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Newsline April 28, 2026
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News from the Church of the Brethren world, April 28, 2026. The podcast is presented by Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford, news director. News includes Brethren Disaster Ministries work in North Carolina, an attack in Borno State, Nigeria, the 2026 Annual Conference business agenda, All Who Minister resources online, deadlines to apply to serve with Brethren Volunteer Service this year, an action alert from the Office of Peacebuilding and Policy, LEAD conference coming up soon - it is still possible to register as a virtual attendee, On Earth Peace workshop on conscientious objection, and Shine...
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Newsline April 20, 2026
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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...
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Newsline April 14, 2026
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Opposition to FY 2027 drastic Pentagon budget increase, Brethren Disaster Ministries grants, Deportation Defense Response Team update, National Youth Sunday worship resources, open registrations, Director of Ministry position listing, Standing Committee special meeting on Eder Financial, invitation to the upcoming Intercultural Cafe. News presented by Aly Heckeroth. Special invitations from Donna Kline and Founa Augustin Badet. Piano played by Nancy Sollenberger Heishman.
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Newsline March 31, 2026
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Church of the Brethren supports asylum seekers in case before Supreme Court. Children's Disaster Services responds following tornados in Illinois and Michigan. Part Time Pastor; Full Time Church offers a book discussion on The Space Between Us: Conversations About Transforming Conflict by Betty Pries. EYN holds its 79th Majalisa. Bethany Theological Seminary board meets. Death Row Support Project exhibits art. Matt DeBall and Nancy McCrickard become interim co-directors for Mission Advancement. This episode is presented by Marissa Witkovsky-Eldred, Interim Co-Director of Brethren...
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Newsline Podcast March 24, 2026
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Church of the Brethren Mission and Ministry Board March 2026 meeting, ransomeware attack, Part Time Pastor; Full Time Church events, open registrations, personnel notes, and more. Piano played by Nancy Sollenberger Heishman.
info_outlineLearn about a new grant to support Brethren Disaster Ministries from Lilly Endowment. Mission Advancement has launched a campaign to preserve the historic Germantown Meetinghouse and Cemetery, which dates to 1723. Hear updates from members of the Global Church of the Brethren Communion, which met in Gijon, Spain in April. And get the latest personnel news from the Church of the Brethren.
Matt DeBall of Mission Advancement presents the news, and Nancy Sollenberger Heishman plays the piano.