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Thursday, July 04, 2013

Newsline Special: July 4, 2013

NEWS
  • Annual Conference recognizes the new Church of the Brethren in Spain.
  • Conference decides that 1979 paper on Biblical Inspiration and Authority is still relevant.
  • Resolution Against Drone Warfare is adopted.
  • Revision to Ministerial Leadership Polity is returned for further work.
  • Proposal on more equitable representation returns to Mission and Ministry Board.
  • Election results, David Steele to serve as moderator of the 2015 Annual Conference.
  • Agency appointees are confirmed by the delegates.
  • Mission and Ministry Board adopts budget parameter for 2014, welcomes international guests in pre-Conference meeting.
  • Bethany luncheon features conversation between past president and new president.
  • Conference donates backpacks of school supplies in witness to host city.
  • Ecumenical visitors include Disciples president, BDM partner.
  • BBT 5K contributes to On Earth Peace '3,000 Miles for Peace.'
  • Experiencing God's love: A young adult conversation with Mark Yaconelli.
  • Sending of the Seventy helps bring healing to Northern Plains District.
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