BRETHREN WITNESS/WASHINGTON OFFICE TO HOST EVENTS AT PEORIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Insight Sessions Highlight Focus on Environment, War and the Ministry of Our Office

Sunday Evening, July 3 - 9:00-10:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn City Center, Salon B

Hear Tom Benevento share how we as people of faith can be more responsible in protecting and caring for our environment. Explore with others how we can be intentional in recognizing the bounty of God’s creation.

Monday Morning, July 4 - 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Civic Center, Room 200

Wake up with a cup of Equal Exchange coffee and good group discussion! Learn how the Church of the Brethren is involved in the shaping of public policy. Hear and discuss the latest on current issues that impact the communities in which we live and worship.

Tuesday, July 5 - 12 noon - 1:30 p.m.
Hotel Pere Marquette, LaSalle
Guest presenters: The staff of Center on Conscience and War

Join in this Un-Luncheon as we hear the most current information in regards to any possible military draft and how the church can/should respond. You are invited (though not required) to go without lunch on this day and donate what you would have spent on lunch to the important work of this leading organization in regards to conscientious objection and military conscription.

Tuesday Evening, July 5 - 9:00-10:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn City Centre, Hamilton

Conscientious Objection to War—A Brethren Lifestyle? What is the voice of the church on this issue? Come and learn more of our history and of our current involvements.

Tuesday Evening, July 5 - 9:00-10:00 p.m.
Civic Center, Room 200 Sponsored jointly with On Earth Peace

Answering the call to be a Living Peace Church takes intentional effort. Come learn and share about how congregations and individuals are engaging their communities while reaching out to them.