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Thursday, December 29, 2011

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.
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