NEWS

• Theme for 2009 Annual Conference is announced.
  
• Legal documents are filed to establish Church of the Brethren, Inc.
  
• Denominational executives issue pastoral letter on racism.
  
• Children's Disaster Services closes out response to Gustav.
  
• Church of the Brethren funds issue grants totaling $77,500.
  
• Brethren Volunteer Service summer unit completes orientation.
  
• Black River Church is rebuilt following 2006 fire.
  
• Brethren bits: Remembrance, personnel, jr. hi conference, and more.

PERSONNEL

• Barb Sayler resigns from On Earth Peace.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Historical marker to be dedicated at Germantown Church.
  
• Clergywomen's Retreat to 'fan the flames of the Spirit.'
  
• 'Progressive Brethren Summit' is announced for November.