The Church of the Brethren Webcast is a new audio news partnership of the Church of the Brethren agencies. Webcasts will feature conversations and interviews that highlight news, upcoming events, and items of interest. New webcasts are posted bi-weekly, and at times more frequently for breaking news. Broadcasts will be produced by Bethany Theological Seminary and broadcast from a giant Jesus cell tower in the Ugandan town of Gulu.
Saturday, March 03, 2007
Jesus Cell
What's the Frequency?
The Church of the Brethren Webcast is a new audio news partnership of the Church of the Brethren agencies. Webcasts will feature conversations and interviews that highlight news, upcoming events, and items of interest. New webcasts are posted bi-weekly, and at times more frequently for breaking news. Broadcasts will be produced by Bethany Theological Seminary and broadcast from a giant Jesus cell tower in the Ugandan town of Gulu.
The Church of the Brethren Webcast is a new audio news partnership of the Church of the Brethren agencies. Webcasts will feature conversations and interviews that highlight news, upcoming events, and items of interest. New webcasts are posted bi-weekly, and at times more frequently for breaking news. Broadcasts will be produced by Bethany Theological Seminary and broadcast from a giant Jesus cell tower in the Ugandan town of Gulu.
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Evolution: Things Change
The Kansas State Board of Education has decided to replace science standards that questioned the theory of evolution and had the support of "intelligent design" advocates. The new standards are evolution-friendly.
Wonder what sort of thing they'll have to omit now?
The Kansas State Board of Education has decided to replace science standards that questioned the theory of evolution and had the support of "intelligent design" advocates. The new standards are evolution-friendly.
Wonder what sort of thing they'll have to omit now?
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Friday, February 09, 2007
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Evolution Sunday
Evolution Sunday
On February 11, hundreds of congregations from all portions of the country and a host of denominations will come together to discuss the compatibility of religion and science. For far too long, strident voices, in the name of Christianity, have been claiming that people must choose between religion and modern science. More than 10,000 Christian clergy have already signed The Clergy Letter demonstrating that this is a false dichotomy. Now, on the 198th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin, many of these leaders will bring this message to their congregations through sermons and/or discussion groups. Together, participating religious leaders will be making the statement that religion and science are not adversaries. And, together, they will be elevating the quality of the national debate on this topic.
On February 11, hundreds of congregations from all portions of the country and a host of denominations will come together to discuss the compatibility of religion and science. For far too long, strident voices, in the name of Christianity, have been claiming that people must choose between religion and modern science. More than 10,000 Christian clergy have already signed The Clergy Letter demonstrating that this is a false dichotomy. Now, on the 198th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin, many of these leaders will bring this message to their congregations through sermons and/or discussion groups. Together, participating religious leaders will be making the statement that religion and science are not adversaries. And, together, they will be elevating the quality of the national debate on this topic.
Saturday, January 13, 2007
We Are Online Too
Welcome to the 90's
The discovery of the internets has been reported in the January issue of Messenger (the one without the Gospel). While they apparently overlooked this blog in favor of the Dunker Journal and the highly active Saur Grapes blog, we're still impressed with the effort.
We also applaud the courage of the editor to post a portion of the Dunker Journal's criticism of Elgin and providing a glimpse into the secretive, closed archives of the VOS listserv. We are sure that the proper permissions were obtained since both BRF and VOS do have a common ground, agreeing that proper permission is of the utmost importance.
And we hope that the multitudinous COB-L and COB-YYA listserv members, who are recognized as belonging to two of the largest Brethren listservs, are not clogging the internet with what must be a vast sharing of common interests and concerns.
Finally, take a look over in the right margin. We've had a link to the Ship of Fools all along. In another ten years, maybe we'll hear about RSS.
The discovery of the internets has been reported in the January issue of Messenger (the one without the Gospel). While they apparently overlooked this blog in favor of the Dunker Journal and the highly active Saur Grapes blog, we're still impressed with the effort.We also applaud the courage of the editor to post a portion of the Dunker Journal's criticism of Elgin and providing a glimpse into the secretive, closed archives of the VOS listserv. We are sure that the proper permissions were obtained since both BRF and VOS do have a common ground, agreeing that proper permission is of the utmost importance.
And we hope that the multitudinous COB-L and COB-YYA listserv members, who are recognized as belonging to two of the largest Brethren listservs, are not clogging the internet with what must be a vast sharing of common interests and concerns.
Finally, take a look over in the right margin. We've had a link to the Ship of Fools all along. In another ten years, maybe we'll hear about RSS.
Leviticus
General Board Endorses Leviticus
In a setback to progressives, the General Board endorsed the book of Leviticus when it cited a passage (see page 22 of the January 2007 Messenger magazine) within its pastor letter on immigration. The controversial book had been previously endorsed in a 1982 statement on refugees.
In a setback to progressives, the General Board endorsed the book of Leviticus when it cited a passage (see page 22 of the January 2007 Messenger magazine) within its pastor letter on immigration. The controversial book had been previously endorsed in a 1982 statement on refugees.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Another Sighting of an Elusive Figure
The plot thickens as Anglo Leasing has been spotted removing a second tree from the property Elgin's BVS House. Rumors circulate that the lumber is being sold as part of a bribery kickback scheme devised to replenish the General Board coffers. Bob Gross could not be reached for comment but it's been a long time since we've mentioned him.
The plot thickens as Anglo Leasing has been spotted removing a second tree from the property Elgin's BVS House. Rumors circulate that the lumber is being sold as part of a bribery kickback scheme devised to replenish the General Board coffers. Bob Gross could not be reached for comment but it's been a long time since we've mentioned him.
Monday, January 08, 2007
LoraxVolSvc
Lorax Sighting
There's a buzz throughout the world of cryptozoology as a rare Lorax has been spotted in Elgin. The elusive indicator species was spotted over the weekend outside of the BVS House, located in Elgin, Illinois. While some are encouraged by the sighting of this rare creature, others quickly point out that its appearance raises concerns about deforestation.
There's a buzz throughout the world of cryptozoology as a rare Lorax has been spotted in Elgin. The elusive indicator species was spotted over the weekend outside of the BVS House, located in Elgin, Illinois. While some are encouraged by the sighting of this rare creature, others quickly point out that its appearance raises concerns about deforestation.
Saturday, January 06, 2007
Affirmation
Affirmation
The gentleman from Blair County was the only state senator not to place his left hand on a Bible while taking the oath of office. John H. Eichelberger Jr. instead folded his hands in front of him as he repeated the oath after Judge D. Michael Fisher. A member of the Church of the Brethren, Eichelberger’s religion prohibits pledging.
“So I ‘affirm,’” he said. “I’ve done that as a [Blair County] commissioner.”
Eichelberger was sworn into the state General Assembly Tuesday, one of the area’s two newly elected lawmakers. Eichelberger represents the 30th Senatorial District, including Blair, Bedford, Huntingdon, Fulton and parts of Mifflin counties.
The gentleman from Blair County was the only state senator not to place his left hand on a Bible while taking the oath of office. John H. Eichelberger Jr. instead folded his hands in front of him as he repeated the oath after Judge D. Michael Fisher. A member of the Church of the Brethren, Eichelberger’s religion prohibits pledging.
“So I ‘affirm,’” he said. “I’ve done that as a [Blair County] commissioner.”
Eichelberger was sworn into the state General Assembly Tuesday, one of the area’s two newly elected lawmakers. Eichelberger represents the 30th Senatorial District, including Blair, Bedford, Huntingdon, Fulton and parts of Mifflin counties.
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
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Saturday, October 21, 2006
Generation Gap
Generation Gap
Not willing to share the spotlight, the next NOAC will happen in 2008 and again in 2009 where it will begin a biennial pattern. The new schedule will eliminate the conference occurring on the same years as National Youth Conference. NOAC also added, "NYC never visits, they never write, they don't even call. Kids these days... just wait until they have kids of their own." Not surprisingly, NOAC has no plans to establish a presence on MySpace.
Not willing to share the spotlight, the next NOAC will happen in 2008 and again in 2009 where it will begin a biennial pattern. The new schedule will eliminate the conference occurring on the same years as National Youth Conference. NOAC also added, "NYC never visits, they never write, they don't even call. Kids these days... just wait until they have kids of their own." Not surprisingly, NOAC has no plans to establish a presence on MySpace.
Friday, October 20, 2006
GB Purport
General Bored Purport
Meeting for the first time since 2004, the General Bored may conduct business this weekend as they gather at the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Illinois.
Meeting for the first time since 2004, the General Bored may conduct business this weekend as they gather at the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Illinois.
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Bingo October 2006
Buzzword Bingo
It's time again for the General Bored Meetings. Take along Buzzword Bingo.
If you're not happy with the sheet that you're initially presented, click Reload until you get a card that looks like a winner.
It's time again for the General Bored Meetings. Take along Buzzword Bingo.
If you're not happy with the sheet that you're initially presented, click Reload until you get a card that looks like a winner.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Second Coming Clothing
One of the growing concerns that comes to serious followers of Christ, is the increasing evidence of immodesty in dress. However, not every Chirstian clothier has the same concerns. One company's mission is not focused on modesty but, instead, it is to spread the Gospel in the "Great Commission" by focusing the attention of the world on Jesus Christ. Meanwhile, another company makes products that feature a one-of-a-kind pattern designed with a meaningful Christian concept. Intertwined to form this unique pattern are five symbols Christianity: the Cross, the fish, the ark, the dove and the olive branch. And being 100% American made, they couldn't possibly be any more Christian.
One of the growing concerns that comes to serious followers of Christ, is the increasing evidence of immodesty in dress. However, not every Chirstian clothier has the same concerns. One company's mission is not focused on modesty but, instead, it is to spread the Gospel in the "Great Commission" by focusing the attention of the world on Jesus Christ. Meanwhile, another company makes products that feature a one-of-a-kind pattern designed with a meaningful Christian concept. Intertwined to form this unique pattern are five symbols Christianity: the Cross, the fish, the ark, the dove and the olive branch. And being 100% American made, they couldn't possibly be any more Christian.
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Seven Deadly Sins
Lest we forget, the 7 deadly sins are not Sleepy, Grumpy, Happy, Sneezy, Bashful, Doc and Dopey.
Lest we forget, the 7 deadly sins are not Sleepy, Grumpy, Happy, Sneezy, Bashful, Doc and Dopey.
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