— Correction: In the Dec. 15, 2022, issue of Newsline, an article titled “Vietnamese ‘Masters of Managing Blindness’ continue to inspire” incorrectly identified a congregation supporting the work in Vietnam. The correct name of the congregation is Mount Wilson Church of the particular Brethren.

— Remembrance: David Button, a former mission worker with the Chapel of the Brethren in Nigeria, passed away on Dec. 3 after a struggle with dementia for the past few years. Button spent some many years working and teaching in Garkida, Nigeria, which he remembered as the high point associated with his life. He was a brother of Tim Button-Harrison, district executive minister for the Church from the Brethren’s Northern Plains District. A memorial service was held on Dec. 17 at Ames (Iowa) First Christian Church, along with Nigerian Brethren leaders Samuel and Rebecca Dali participating in the service with scripture reading inside Hausa, a Nigerian language. Memorial gifts are designated for Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa the Nigeria (EYN, the Cathedral of the particular Brethren in Nigeria) through the North Plains Area.

— The Church of the Brethren is seeking candidates for a fulltime, salaried office manager with regard to Global Mission, based in the Chapel of the particular Brethren General Offices inside Elgin, Ill. The major responsibility is to support the ministries of Global Mission via efficient administration of program as assigned by the professional director. Skills and knowledge required include strong communication skills in English, both verbal plus written; skilled competency inside Microsoft Office component applications, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the capability and willingness to learn new software applications; ability to problem solve; good judgment in prioritizing tasks; ability to work independently; knowledge of basic financial processes; ability to handle confidential information responsibly; capability to communicate effectively with multiple agencies and constituencies and deal gracefully using the public; capability to work along with minimum supervision, self-starter, readily adaptable in order to change, work well in a multi-dimensional system; excellent organizational skills, i. e., ability to work with details and simultaneous jobs; appreciation for that church’s role in objective with an awareness of mission operations; capability to act within the multicultural plus multigenerational team environment; experience with video editing software preferred; some knowledge associated with French, Spanish, or Haitian Kreyol preferred. One to five years of executive administrative encounter with preference in a not-for-profit environment and experience studying, living, or working in international or multicultural setting. Education requirements include a bachelor’s degree or other education relevant to the position. Full COVID-19 vaccination will be a condition of employment. Applications will be received beginning immediately and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is usually filled. Apply by submitting a resume to [email protected]. org ; Office of Human Resources, Cathedral of the Brethren, 1451 Dundee Ave., Elgin, IL 60120; 800-323-8039 ext. 367. The Church associated with the Brethren is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

— The particular Brethren Historical Library and Archives seeks an intern to work out of the archives at the particular Church associated with the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Ill. The program will provide the intern with work assignments plus opportunities to develop professional contacts. Work assignments will include processing archival materials, writing descriptive inventories, preparing books regarding cataloging, responding to reference requests, and assisting researchers. Professional connections may consist of attending archival and library conferences plus workshops, visits to libraries and records in the Chicago area, and participation within a Brethren Historical Committee meeting. BHLA is a good official repository for Church from the Brethren publications plus records. The collection consists of over 10, 000 volumes, more than 3, 500 linear feet of manuscripts and records, over 40, 000 photographs, plus videos, films, DVDs, and recordings. Term of service is one year, beginning in June 2023 (preferred). Compensation includes housing, stipend associated with $550 every two weeks, and health insurance. Requirements include the completed undergraduate degree, interest in history and/or collection and archival work, determination to function with detail, computer skills, ability to lift 30 pound boxes, full COVID-19 vaccination. Use by posting a resume to [email protected]. org ; Office of Recruiting, Chapel of the Brethren, 1451 Dundee Ave., Elgin, IL 60120; 800-323-8039 ext. 367. All submissions must be completed by April 1. If you have any questions, please contact director associated with BHLA Jen Houser from [email protected]. org . The particular Church from the Brethren is an Equal Chance Employer.

— Annual Conference moderator Tim McElwee will speak on the state of the denomination at a “Conversation with all the Moderator” at the Bridgewater (Va. ) College Forum intended for Brethren Studies on Thursday, March 23, at a few: 30 p. m. (Eastern time) within the Boitnott Room at the college. The Forum has asked McElwee to offer a few brief remarks on state from the denomination before opening the session for queries. The discussion will constitute the bulk of the particular time together. All are welcome.

— Please pray… For the nation of Haiti, which offers been left with no elected government officials after its last 10 remaining senators left office earlier this week, and the country “spirals towards anarchy, ” reported the Guardian. The country is left leaderless “with gangs controlling much of the capital, a malnutrition crisis, and a cholera outbreak…. There is definitely now simply no constitutional representation at any condition level, the particular latest sign that the country provides become a failed state…. The explosion of gang violence engulfing Haiti has caused famine, forced hospitals to close and probably contributed in order to the re-emergence of cholera. A record 4. 7 million people are facing acute hunger with 1 . 8 million at the critical level of malnutrition, according to the World Food Program. ” Make sure you pray for your leaders, congregations, and members of l’Eglise des Freres d’Haiti (the Church of the Brethren in Haiti) as they struggle in order to navigate this national crisis. Read the Guardian article with www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/10/haiti-no-elected-officials-anarchy-failed-state .

Concurrently the US Department of Homeland Security offers announced “a safe plus lawful way” for qualifying Haitians because well since Cubans and Nicaraguans with US-based supporters to travel by air to and temporarily reside in the particular United States. A release from the department said that people arriving inside the US under this particular new process may apply for work authorization. It also announced elimination of the numerical cap for a similar process to get Venezuelans. The particular new procedure began implementation on Jan. 6. Find the release and more information on www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/dhs-implements-new-processes-for-cubans-haitians-and-nicaraguans-and-eliminates-cap-for-venezuelans#:~:text=On%20Jan.%205%2C%202023%2C,also%20apply%20for%20work%20authorization .

— On Earth Peace provides announced upcoming webinars:

Gun Violence – Nonviolence Strategy Session is offered online on Jan. 19 at 3-4 p. m. (Eastern time), register at www.onearthpeace.org/2023-01-19-knv-gun-violence-strategy-session . Said an announcement: “We will explore the Kingian perspective on Top Down/Bottom Up or Third Force organizing, and we will work together on our hopeful, shared vision pertaining to the future as gun violence organizers. This positive vision can be an important organizing tool once we have it–so let’s share with each other and see what we come up with! ”

Agape plus Crisis: An Introduction to Kingian Nonviolence exists online upon Jan. 24, from 2-4 p. meters. (Eastern time), register in www.onearthpeace.org/2023-01-24-cob-agape-crisis-knv-2hr-intro . “What is the crisis where you are – and what might being a nonviolent Orlando lead you to do about it? Are you hungry to get involved in dynamic and creative ways in the concerns and conflicts of your community? Join us to explore nonviolence as an active force based in agape love. Kingian Nonviolence is a philosophy and methodology based in the particular work from the Rev Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. and the leaders of the Civil Rights era. ”

— Restoration LA House of worship of the Brethren in East Los Angeles, Calif. (formerly Bella Vista Cathedral from the Brethren) got several air time for hosting a mural honoring the particular famous mountain lion known as P-22. Following the artist reached out on social media for the location in order to host the graffiti piece, the church offered wall space. View a news video report interviewing the particular artist with www.instagram.com/reel/CmfmhQAIe6O/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D .

— “Learn how to be a legislative advocate, ” invites the National Farm Worker Ministry (NFWM). “One of the best ways you can stand in solidarity with farm workers is simply by advocating with regard to legislation that will improves their own working and living conditions. We know this can be hard to navigate the legislative process, plus we want you to have the resources you need to be successful. Join us for our free webinar about Jan. 27at 7 g. m. (EST) to understand exactly how you may be an effective legal advocate. ” The webinar will cover important legislation within the farm worker movement and will share tips on contacting, writing, and meeting with elected officials. The webinar can be streamed in English or Spanish. Register from https://nfwm.org/action-alerts/how-to-be-a-legislative-advocate .

— The 2022 Week associated with Prayer regarding Christian Unity takes place Jan. 18-25 around the theme, “Do Good; Seek Proper rights (Isaiah 1: 17). “The reflections discover how learning to perform right requires the decision to engage within self-reflection, ” said a release from the World Council of Churches (WCC), which is a sponsoring organization. “Christians from Minnesota developed the particular resources along with input through an international group representing the Roman Catholic Church’s Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Oneness and the Globe Council associated with Churches Faith and Order Commission. The particular resources include an ecumenical opening prayer service, biblical reflections plus prayers intended for eight days, and other elements of worship. ” Each year ecumenical partners in the different region are asked to prepare the materials. The materials to get 2023 are available in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Arabic. Learn more with www.oikoumene.org/news/countdown-to-the-week-of-prayer-for-christian-unity-inspiring-resources-accessible-to-all .

— In related news, Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) is joining the particular World Authorities of Church buildings, the Franciscan Friars, and Christians around the world for the Week of Prayer pertaining to Christian Unity on January. 18-24. CMEP is going to be web hosting a religious leader from your Middle Eastern on Jan. 18, nineteen, 23, plus 24 for any half hour online program of plea and reflection at 10: 30 a. m. (Eastern time). “Join us as we pray collectively in hope of Christian Unity, ” said a good invitation. Registration is free but required to receive the particular Zoom link. Register on https://cmep.org/event/week-of-prayer-for-christian-unity-2 .