Regathering Guidelines for Congregations as Restrictions Ease Leadership Council of the Brethren in Christ U.S. (BIC U.S.) continues to monitor and discuss the changing health crisis across the country. We’re encouraged that cases of COVID-19 are decreasing in many places and that state and local authorities are reducing restrictions on group gatherings. These changes have led to a number of BIC U.S… Read On Published June 15, 2020
A Response to Racism and Racial Injustice The recent deaths of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, Breonna Taylor and David McAtee in Kentucky, and George Floyd in Minnesota have again brought to light racism and racial injustice in the United States… Read On Published June 12, 2020
Global Compassion Fund Releases $36,590 for Essential Supplies Amid COVID-19 Pandemic As countries lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19, many communities surrounding BIC churches are experiencing a time of great need. Lockdowns have prevented vulnerable populations who live day to day from going out to earn money for food, resulting in hunger… Read On Published May 29, 2020
Culture & Perspectives Pandemic Lessons from My Grandmother I sat quietly at a row of long rectangular tables. My wife, Heather, and my two-year-old son Lucas sat to my left, with my sister, brother-in-law, and nephew adjacent to us. Country renditions of familiar hymns flowed from an inconspicuous speaker… Read On Published September 9, 2020
Culture & Perspectives + Profiles Growing Churches in America’s Heartland This fall, we celebrate two Brethren in Christ U.S. churches in Abilene, Kansas, opening new worship sites just miles apart yet serving very different populations. New Trail Reaches Ranching Culture It was Saturday afternoon of the rodeo. Stan… Read On Published October 9, 2019
Resources Q&A: How to Give Charitably Through Your Savings We all hope to save — whether it’s for our next vacation, car, or children’s college tuition. Now you can save for your long- and short-term goals while giving to a charity of your choice. Today, John Burns, director of advancement at the BIC… Read On Published July 23, 2019
Profiles Q&A: Gloria Wolfe, BIC Leader and Chaplain of Roller Derby Team We’re privileged to welcome Gloria Wolfe, chaplain of the Dirt Road Dears, with us today. Gloria has led ministry for more than 20 years at Jemison Valley Church, Westfield, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Gary, who now leads there as shepherding… Read On Published July 23, 2019
