The WW I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri is dedicated to those who fought and died in that war and also to those who were opposed to participating in the destruction that war makes. People in the United States were told that it was a ?war to end to all wars.? In reality, it was a war that many did not support. The war effort introduced mass conscription and the US government energized it with patriotic rallies and the promotion of war bonds.
'What if Christians took their peacemaking as seriously, as warriors do for war making?'' Out of that vision, in the mid-1980s, members of the historic peace churches, the Church of the Brethren and the North American Mennonites were seeking new ways to express their faith. At the same time, there was a consciousness that by using the creative energy of organized nonviolence, ordinary people could stand in front of the weapons and encourage less violent ways for change to happen. In 1988,...
To start the New Year, Brethren Voices; features "Renewable Energy" as exemplified by the Beacon Heights Church of the Brethren of Ft Wayne, Indiana. Living nearby, the Amish have always been an example of people who have shown us how to save energy with their ways of simple living.
This year the United States has experienced so many natural disasters that have swept though countless neighborhoods across the country. Now, we're in the Christmas Holiday Season. It's that time of the year to find the special gift for the person who most of the time has everything that they already need. With many survivors of these disasters, just needing a place to live, we suggest an alternative gift for the person on your list who probably has everything. Each year,...
Bob Krouse, pastor of the Little Swatara Church of the Brethren has served the Church of the Brethren for many years. Together with his wife, Carol, they were missionaries in Nigeria from 1985 to 1987 and Bob served as the Nigeria Mission Coordinator from 2004 to 2006. He also has worked as an addictions counselor and helped Cornerstone, a new church plant in Lebanon, Pensilvania begin a 12–step-recovery-ministry.
Brethren Peace Message Captivates People of Venezuela, Spain, Rwanda "Brethren Voices" host, Brent Carlson interviews Jay Wittmeyer, Executive Director of Global Mission and Services for the Church of the Brethren. Small in size, the Church of the Brethren has in many ways been a part of the global community for many years. Following World War II, the church, together with the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration assisted the rebuilding of Europe. From 1945 - 1947,...
Brethren Voices host, Brent Carlson, interviews Carol Mason who has just returned from Nigeria after compiling 300 stories and photos of EYN Brethren and Muslim survivors of the devastation caused by the Boko Haram. The Church of the Brethren, during the past 100 years has worked with many Nigerian communities establishing schools, hospitals and clean water systems.
Musicians teaches American literature, poetry writing, literary criticism, and first-year composition at George Fox University His most passionate literary interests center around those countercultural writers who have occasionally appeared in the history of American literature, including Henry David Thoreau, John Greenleaf Whittier, and a handful of contemporary Appalachian authors. One of his song writing creations, "The Jesus Way," is the theme song of "Brethren Voices."
In the same light, he challenged the youth of the Church of the Brethren National Youth Conference to embrace their spiritual heritage.
Some members of Portland Peace Church of the Brethren are attempting to choose alternative energy cars as a matter of their faith. We took a quick poll and discovered that 30 percent of the congregation is driving electric or hybrid vehicles. Four electric vehicles and 5 hybrid cars are being driven by members of this small church.
There are 22 Brethren retirement communities around the United States which provide more than just a place to live; they are places to call "home." Related to the Church of the Brethren, they provide exceptional modern amenities, myriad leisure time opportunities and a network of friends. The Fellowship of Brethren Homes provide skilled nursing, assisted living, state-of-the art Alzheimer units and beautifully designed independent living options. As a ministry to those who are aging and their...
More than 11,000 Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria members (EYN, the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) have been killed and over 1,400 church buildings have been destroyed during the past several years of hostility. -- The terrorist group Boko Haram has devastated much of Northeastern parts of Nigerian, killing thousands of Christians and Muslims necessitating the displacement of thousands into refugee camps.
"Brethren Voices" host, Brent Carlson sat down with some of the members of the journey. Often heard were expressions of gratitude and appreciation for the Church of the Brethren in America, who have provided much support and encouragement to their Nigerian Brothers and Sisters.
“Brethren Voices” host, Brent Carlson meets with Nancy Fitzgerald to learn of the ways that this congregation is “going beyond the walls” to reach out to the local community. Twitter, Facebook, Podcasts and Snapshot are some of the tools that are used in their witness.
There were 18 Brethren Workcamps in 2016, which included junior high, senior high, inter-generational, young adult, and "We Are Able." For 28 years (since 1988), summer workcamps have been held. Originally begun by The Youth and Young Adult Office of the Church of the Brethren, led by Chris Douglas, workcamps are now based in the Brethren Volunteer Service Office.
Saving The Environment, US Consumption of Resources, Consume Less, Recycling, Extinction of Animals and Plants, Save The Earth, Endangered Planet Earth, Plastic Pollution, Organic Waste, Planet Earth, Caring For The Earth, New Community Project, Sustainable Living Centers, David Radcliff, Church of the Brethren
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Matt Guynn, Program Director of On Earth Peace” remembers when he first learned about the dynamics of systemic racism.
"The Flame of Peace," a historic burning of weapons in Mali is discussed by Dr. Andrew Murray, Huntingdon, PA as he is interviewed by "Brethren Voices" Host, Brent Carlson. For 40 years Andy was a professor of Peace Studies at Juanita College of Huntingdon, PA. He has served as a consultant for peace studies curriculum at more than twenty colleges and universities throughout the US and Canada.
"The Flame of Peace," a historic burning of weapons in Mali is discussed by Dr. Andrew Murray, Huntingdon, PA as he is interviewed by "Brethren Voices" Host, Brent Carlson. For 40 years Andy was a professor of Peace Studies at Juanita College of Huntingdon, PA. He has served as a consultant for peace studies curriculum at more than twenty colleges and universities throughout the US and Canada.
"Brethren Voices" travels to Lacey, Washington to "celebrate the good work accomplished by Brethren congregations of the Northwest."
The Washington City Church of the Brethren is blocks away from the U.S. Capitol Building. It is a small church on Capitol Hill, in Washington DC, that is committed to continuing the work of Jesus: peacefully, simply and together.
The Washington City Church of the Brethren is blocks away from the U.S. Capitol Building. It is a small church on Capitol Hill, in Washington DC, that is committed to continuing the work of Jesus: peacefully, simply and together.
It is the Brethren Heritage Center, a non-profit organization that's dedicated to preserving historical and current information about all of the Brethren bodies which trace their roots back to Alexander Mack and the 7 other members.