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
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
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
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
