BIC U.S. Releases Additional $27,578 from Global Compassion Fund for COVID Relief As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect communities around the world, we have been listening closely to our global community for opportunities to provide continued aid and support. In May, we reported that over $36,000 had been distributed from the Global Compassion Fund to meet needs around the world… Read On Published December 2, 2020
Global Compassion Fund Releases $5,000 to Aid Refugee Camp in Wake of Devastating Fire On September 8, 2020, fires ravaged the Moria refugee camp in Lesvos, Greece, completely destroying all shelters. Originally designed for 3,000 individuals, the camp was housing approximately 13,000 people, making it the largest refugee camp in Europe. Humanitarian organizations and agencies are now scrambling to provide new shelters for refugees as quickly as possible… Read On Published October 14, 2020
Susquehanna Conference Welcomes New Leadership The Susquehanna Regional Conference of Brethren in Christ U.S. is pleased to welcome new leaders Bryan Hoke and Heather Beaty… Read On Published October 13, 2020
Culture & Perspectives Open Doors in the Time of COVID The weight of COVID fell more heavily on some than others in 2020. Homeless populations and addiction communities faced unique challenges brought about by the pandemic and subsequent shutdowns. In the midst of these trials, two Brethren in Christ… Read On Published January 14, 2021
Resources Q&A with Alan Robinson: Launching Project 250 We are excited to announce the launch of Project 250, a new initiative from BIC U.S. Over the past several decades, we have created vision statements that help guide us for certain periods of time. Project 250 is our latest endeavor that will carry… Read On Published December 2, 2020
Culture & Perspectives Humility as a Bridge to Generational Understanding Perhaps you are experiencing the joys and frustrations of life in close quarters during these times of social isolation. My family is one among many who are living daily under one roof. We are a family of six (mom, dad, four daughters). At the time… Read On Published September 22, 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
