Newsline: December 29, 2011

NEWS

• GFCF gives grants to Rural Service Center, Brethren group in Congo.
• EDF sends money to Thailand, Cambodia for flood response.
• Brethren staff leave North Korea for Christmas break.
• Hoslers conclude their service in Nigeria, report on peace work.
• NCC condemns attack on worshipers in Nigeria.
• BVS Europe welcomes largest number of volunteers since 2004.
• Juniata takes action during Sandusky investigation.

PERSONNEL

• Royer retires as manager of Global Food Crisis Fund.
• Blevins resigns as advocacy officer, ecumenical peace coordinator.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• World Interfaith Harmony Week is Feb. 1-7.

FEATURE

• Peace meditation: Reflections from a BVS volunteer in Europe.

BRETHREN BITS

• Remembrance, jobs, youth opportunities, registration deadlines, more.