Newsline: April 5, 2013

NEWS

• Youth voice is heard in New York and Washington during Christian Citizenship Seminar.
• Christian leaders celebrate adoption of the world’s first Arms Trade Treaty.
• New 'Shine' curriculum is underway for fall 2014.
• Fellowship of Brethren Homes members awarded 2013 Continuing Education Grants.
• Same love, new look: Three new special offerings for the Church of the Brethren.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Big-name speakers to headline Annual Conference in Charlotte.
• Children's Aid Society celebrates 100 years with author of 'The Shack.'

PERSONNEL

• Brethren Journal Association announces new editor.

FEATURE

• Global data upend usual picture of Christianity trends.

BRETHREN BITS

• Ending of a joint staff agreement between the Church of the Brethren and the NCC, an April 9 advocacy day on gun violence, Older Adult Month in May, the new Pope Francis washes feet, and lots of news from Brethren congregations, districts, and colleges.