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We are pleased to introduce our new Development Officer, Mark Templeton. Mark Templeton, Development Officer This new role was created in part to support the growth coming out of Project 250, an initiative to guide us as we approach our 250th anniversary in 2028…

The newly created Leadership Council Advisory Team (LCAT) met for the first time last month.  The group was formed to help BIC U.S. work toward the fifth priority of Project 250: to increase the number of appropriately qualified women and people of color serving and advising on the BIC U.S…

In 2020, we launched Project 250, a collection of five initiatives to guide us to Brethren in Christ’s 250th birthday in 2028. The initiatives were created to honor our past, strengthen our present, and move us toward the future God is calling us to…

In 2020, we reported on several distributions from the Global Compassion Fund sent to international BIC communities struggling through the challenges and aftermath of the pandemic. As the virus continues to disrupt routine life around the globe, we have distributed an additional $26,482 from the Global Compassion Fund throughout 2021…

Brethren in Christ U.S. has released $65,089 from the Global Compassion Fund to provide relief for families in Northern Mozambique who are currently experiencing a growing food crisis which has been exacerbated by insurgent-led violence. For the past four years, a militant group has been growing more active in the Cabo Delgado region of Northern Mozambique…

In January, we announced the creation of a task force to ensure that the Brethren in Christ U.S. upholds our commitment to affirming women in ministry leadership. Pauline Peifer, task force chair, has carefully selected seven members to serve alongside her…

At the end of December 2020, Brethren in Christ U.S. (BIC U.S.) Leadership Council received concern that our commitment to affirming women at all levels of ministry was not being sufficiently practiced across the Church. Concern was also raised about hiring practices and senior pastor accountability relating to staff…

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…

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…

The Susquehanna Regional Conference of Brethren in Christ U.S. is pleased to welcome new leaders Bryan Hoke and Heather Beaty. In accordance with the Manual of Doctrine and Government (MDG) which states that each region must be assigned a bishop, Bryan Hoke…

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…

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. As Brethren in Christ, we value all human life and thus our hearts break for the many individuals…