Submissions invited for Annual Conference display of Living Peace Church Art.

In May and June, Newsline will offer short previews of unique events or features of the 2004 Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren, to be held July 3-7 in Charleston, W.Va.

"Join the call for a living peace church. Contribute your art and stories!" invite On Earth Peace and the General Board's Brethren Witness/Washington Office, following the "Call for a Living Peace Church" issued by the 2003 Annual Conference.

Peace art projects by adults and children may be sent in for a display at the Charleston (W.Va.) Civic Center during the 2004 Annual Conference. Send art submissions by June 1, identified with name and address of the artist, to the Brethren Witness/Washington Office, 337 N. Carolina Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20003. Submissions cannot be returned by mail and must be picked up at the end of Conference.

Personal and congregational stories about peacemaking also are sought. There will be brief moments to share the stories during business sessions, times of worship, an insight session on "How to Be a Living Peace Church" 9 p.m. July 6, and in On Earth Peace and Brethren Witness/Washington Office displays. Send stories with contact information by June 1 to On Earth Peace, P.O. Box 188, New Windsor, MD 21776 or e-mail Oepa_oepa@brethren.org.

Source: Newsline 5/7/2004
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