Service projects and other witnesses to the host city
during the 2013 Annual Conference include two special opportunities for
junior and senior high youth, and young adults and single adults. On
Monday and Tuesday, July 1 and 2, the young adult and single adult
groups will serve meals at the Charlotte Rescue Mission from 10:30 a.m.
to 12 noon. On Monday, July 1, the junior high and senior high will help
with the Trout Unlimited River Clean Up, accompanied by David Radcliff
of the New Community Project. For more about these and other activities
during the Conference, visit www.brethren.org/ac.
Source: 5/30/2013 Newsline
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Thursday, May 30, 2013
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Ecumenical Luncheon at Annual Conference
Young adults ages 18-28 are invited to attend theEcumenical Luncheon
Annual Conference 2013
Charlotte, North Carolina
Monday, July 1 at 12:00 noon
Featuring The Rev. Dr. Sharon E. Watkins
General Minister and President,
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Seeking WholenessDr. Watkins will share reflections on Christian unity as a gift and a goal for the church of Jesus Christ in the complex society of the U.S. and the world.
To order your complimentary ticket, e-mail nminer@brethren.org by June 14.
Sponsored by the Office of the General Secretary
Monday, February 18, 2013
2013 Annual Conference Senior High Activities
Saturday, June 29—9:00 to 10:15 PM
Get ready to
greet old friends and meet some new peeps! Bring your energy to play
some four-square, make friendship bracelets, and participate in other,
fun, get-to-know-you activities.
Sunday, June 30—11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
What a day! After worship it starts with bowling at Strike City Bowling followed by our group having a guided tour of the NFL Panthers Stadium! This facility seats over 73 thousand people and is an open-air, natural grass stadium.
Sunday, June 30—7:00 to 10:00 PM
For Sunday evening we'll groove at our own, private Mutual Kumquat concert! This talented band is made up of musicians that sing about peace, justice, and...squash!
Monday, July 1—8:30 AM to 4:45 PM
Following a time of devotions and games we'll hear from David Radcliff of New Community Project who will challenge us about our actions and the world around us. He will accompany us on our trip to the Trout Unlimited service project where we'll help with river clean up. WEAR OLD CLOTHES! We'll also hear from local officials on how they maintain the river, what laws there are for littering, and how they deal with companies dumping illegal waste. We'll grab a bag lunch then spend the afternoon at the nearby aquatic center for some swimming and water sports. Bring a one-piece/modest bathing suit!
Monday, July 1—9:00 to 10:15 PM
Do you like to travel, meet and help new people, and serve God at the same time? After worship we'll have a fun, interactive time learning about Brethren Volunteer Service and Workcamps from Emily Tyler.
Tuesday, July 2—8:30 AM to 4:45 PM
Hang out, get focused with devotions, play some games, then head to the NASCAR Hall of Fame for a tour and lunch. Lots to do there: race simulators to give you a race day experience (minus the danger!), iconic classic cars, a real-life pit crew challenge, and more. In the afternoon we'll from Brethren Colleges and Brethren Benefit Trust.
Tuesday, July 2—9:00 to 10:15 PM
And later after worship we'll kick back and sing with Virginia and David Meadows, music leaders from the 2010 National Youth Conference!
Registration Information:
Get ready to
greet old friends and meet some new peeps! Bring your energy to play
some four-square, make friendship bracelets, and participate in other,
fun, get-to-know-you activities.Sunday, June 30—11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
What a day! After worship it starts with bowling at Strike City Bowling followed by our group having a guided tour of the NFL Panthers Stadium! This facility seats over 73 thousand people and is an open-air, natural grass stadium.
Sunday, June 30—7:00 to 10:00 PM
For Sunday evening we'll groove at our own, private Mutual Kumquat concert! This talented band is made up of musicians that sing about peace, justice, and...squash!
Monday, July 1—8:30 AM to 4:45 PM
Following a time of devotions and games we'll hear from David Radcliff of New Community Project who will challenge us about our actions and the world around us. He will accompany us on our trip to the Trout Unlimited service project where we'll help with river clean up. WEAR OLD CLOTHES! We'll also hear from local officials on how they maintain the river, what laws there are for littering, and how they deal with companies dumping illegal waste. We'll grab a bag lunch then spend the afternoon at the nearby aquatic center for some swimming and water sports. Bring a one-piece/modest bathing suit!
Monday, July 1—9:00 to 10:15 PM
Do you like to travel, meet and help new people, and serve God at the same time? After worship we'll have a fun, interactive time learning about Brethren Volunteer Service and Workcamps from Emily Tyler.
Tuesday, July 2—8:30 AM to 4:45 PM
Hang out, get focused with devotions, play some games, then head to the NASCAR Hall of Fame for a tour and lunch. Lots to do there: race simulators to give you a race day experience (minus the danger!), iconic classic cars, a real-life pit crew challenge, and more. In the afternoon we'll from Brethren Colleges and Brethren Benefit Trust.
Tuesday, July 2—9:00 to 10:15 PM
And later after worship we'll kick back and sing with Virginia and David Meadows, music leaders from the 2010 National Youth Conference!
Registration Information:
- All children participating in age-group activities must also be registered for Annual Conference.
- A Medical/Permission form must be filled out for each child participating in age-group activities.
- Register for Annual Conference and age-group activities at www.brethren.org/ac.
- Advance Registration
- All days activities — $85.00
- Sunday only — $45.00
- Monday only — $25.00
- Tuesday only — $40.00
- Onsite Registration
- All days activities — $100.00
- Daily fees increase — $10.00/day.
2013 Annual Conference Junior High Activities
- Connect with old friends!Meet up with friends from around the country from past conferences.
- Make new friends!Find out who's new and make a new friend!
- Converse—"Move in Our Midst"Discuss the conference theme and go over plans of all the fun stuff we'll do this week.
- Group games!Get your game on!
- Carolina Panther's Stadium!
We'll have a backstage pass to tour the stadium and check out the field of this NFL team. - Bowling at Strike City Lanes!
We'll have lunch and bowl at this local spot. Show off your skills on the lanes!
- Mutual Kumquat Concert!
Join with the senior highs to hear one of Brethren youth's favorite bands in concert just for us. They mix a strong, positive message of love, peace, and social justice with an eclectic sound influenced by soul, pop, bluegrass, and world music. We're sure Christ will be present—even singing and dancing in our midst!
- New Community Project!We meet with David Radcliff to find out about how to incorporate sustainability in our lives, as well as service to creation and to others.
- Service Project!We'll go down by the riverside in Charlotte to help with river clean up and meet with officials from the Rocky River chapter of Trout Unlimited. We'll learn about how pollution is having an impact on local watersheds. Their group is working all over the US to help conserve, protect, and restore North America's coldwater fisheries.
- Swim!After all our hard work we'll cool down in a local pool. Bring your swimsuit!
- Service Information!In the evening we'll hear
all about Brethren Volunteer Service, Brethren Disaster Ministries, and
Church of the Brethren Workcamps. Emily Tyler will help us explore what
it means to live a life of service and what our denomination offers.
- NASCAR!
Charlotte is the home to the NASCAR Hall of Fame (which is right across the street from the convention center!) We'll have an opportunity to do fun activities like drive in a racing simulator, do a pit crew challenge, video games, call a race, and lots more! - Converse—COBCOA!
Hear from the Church of the Brethren colleges as they do a fun, interactive presentation with lots of good stuff. - Money!
The Brethren Benefit Trust will talk to us about how we can spend, give, and save our money in a faithful way.
- Music!
In the evening we'll have music by Virginia and David Meadows, who led music at the National Youth Conference in 2010! We'll wrap up the week with closing reflections about how God has moved with us and what that means as we move forward into our summer.
Registration Information:
- All children participating in age-group activities must also be registered for Annual Conference.
- A Medical/Permission form must be filled out for each child participating in age-group activities.
- Register for Annual Conference and age-group activities at www.brethren.org/ac.
- Advance Registration
- All days activities — $85.00
- Sunday only — $45.00
- Monday only — $25.00
- Tuesday only — $40.00
- Onsite Registration
- All days activities — $100.00
- Daily fees increase — $10.00/day.
2013 Annual Conference Young Adult Activities
An evening with Mark Yaconelli! Join with other young adults to have a conversation with Mark before we hear him on Sunday. Bring your questions!
Sunday, June 30—10:00 PM
Game night! The Living Faith Church of the Brethren will be hosting us and bringing along some of their favorite games. Feel free to bring your own, as well. Dutch Blitz anyone?
Monday Morning, July 1—7:30 AM
Breakfast at Amelie's French Bakery Petite (buy your own). Amelie's was recommended to me several times as a must visit in Charlotte. We'll meet there for breakfast or coffee to get ready for the rest of the day. Bonus: Check out the cool video, recipes, and social media information on their website! www.ameliesfrenchbakery.com
Monday Morning, July 1—10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
Service Project at the Charlotte Rescue Mission.
Monday Evening, July 1—10:00 PM
An evening with On Earth Peace. Join us for an opportunity to pray for peace in our world, community, and homes. We'll explore scripture and learn something about engaging in the work of peace-building as we worship together.
Tuesday Morning, July 2—10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
Service Project at the Charlotte Rescue Mission.
Tuesday Evening, July 2—9:30 PM
Fellowship and walk to Yoforia to enjoy their premium frozen yogurt with your choice of toppings (buy your own). You'll never know its not ice cream! We'll debrief Conference together during this time.
All events are free, unless otherwise noted.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Online registration has Opened
Online registration has opened or will open soon for church events in 2013. Unless otherwise noted, find registration links at www.brethren.org/about/registrations.html . Registration is open now for the Christian Citizenship Seminar
for high schoolers and adult advisors on March 23-28 in New York City
and Washington, D.C. Registration for congregational and district
delegates to the 2013 Annual Conference on June 29-July 3 in Charlotte, N.C., opens Jan. 2 at www.brethren.org/ac (non-delegate registration will open Feb. 20). Registration opens Jan. 4 for the National Junior High Conference
set for June 14-16 at Elizabethtown (Pa.) College (please note that an
online parental consent form is required to register). Registration
opens Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. (central time) for summer workcamps (find out more at www.brethren.org/workcamps ). On Jan. 25 young adults may begin registering for the Young Adult Conference on May 25-27 at Camp Pine Lake in Eldora, Iowa.
Source: 12/27/2012 Newsline
Source: 12/27/2012 Newsline
Friday, June 08, 2012
Annual Conference - Ecumenical Luncheon
Want a free lunch at Annual Conference? It will be paired with inspiring
words from Rev. Jennifer Leath, a young adult leader from the African
Methodist Episcopal tradition. RSVP by June 25!Annual Conference 2012
Tuesday, July 10 at 12:00 noon
America’s Center, Room 221
St. Louis, Missouri
The Rev. Jennifer Leath, speaker
“New Fire: Youth and Young Adults And the Ecumenical Movement”
Rev. Leath is an ordained minister in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church and a member of ECHOS, the World Council of Churches commission on youth.
To order your complimentary ticket, e-mail nminer@brethren.org by June 25.
Sponsored by the Committee on Interchurch Relations, the Office of the General Secretary, and Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
New Fire: Youth and Young Adults and the Ecumenical Movement
“New Fire: Youth and Young Adults and the Ecumenical Movement”
is the presentation by Jennifer Leath for the Ecumenical Luncheon at Annual Conference on
July 10. Leath is an ordained minister and itinerant elder in the First
Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, and a
doctoral candidate at Yale University in African-American studies and
religious studies with an emphasis in religious ethics. She serves as
co-moderator of the Joint Consultative Group between the World Council
of Churches and the Pentecostal churches, and is a member of the WCC
youth commission. Tickets are $17. See www.cobannualconference.org/StLouis/EcumenicalLuncheon.pdf.
Source:2/8/2012 Newsline
Source:2/8/2012 Newsline
On Earth Peace is sponsoring a Peace Vigil and Drum Circle
On Earth Peace is sponsoring a Peace Vigil and Drum Circle to
close out the young adult experience of Annual Conference. The event is to
“bring God’s Shalom and Christ’s peace in a quiet, peaceful, spiritual
event in downtown St. Louis.” Young adults are invited to bring their
voices, prayers, stringed instruments, and drums when they gather at 10
p.m. on July 10.
Source:2/8/2012 Newsline
Source:2/8/2012 Newsline
Young Adult “Night at the Museum”
The young adults and singles/night owls join together for a night-time, by flashlight experience of the City Museum of St. Louis on
July 7. This “Night at the Museum” is offered at a greatly reduced
entrance fee of only $6 per person. “Housed in the 600,000 square foot
former Shoe Company, the museum is an eclectic mixture of playground,
funhouse, surrealistic pavilion, and architectural marvel,” says the
flier. See the Information Packet at www.brethren.org/ac.
Source:2/8/2012 Newsline
Source:2/8/2012 Newsline
Annual Conference - Junior High Youth
The junior high youth will have a unique
opportunity to spend the morning of July 10 at St. Louis’ Old Courthouse
learning about the Dred Scott case and 19th century slavery, and
considering the issues of modern-day slavery and human trafficking.
Daily rate for July 10 is $35. Cost to attend junior high activities for
the entire Conference is $85, which includes a visit to the Gateway
Arch, a Mississippi River cruise, and the St. Louis Zoo, among other
events. Other groups planning to visit St. Louis’ Gateway Arch include the middlers (grades 3-5) and senior high. See the Information Packet at www.brethren.org/ac for more age group activities and fees.
Source:2/8/2012 Newsline
Source:2/8/2012 Newsline
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Early registration for Annual Conference Children's Activities ends on June 6.
Annual Conference experiences always have been fulfilling and exciting for youth and children, and this year is no exception. The Grand Rapids, Michigan, activities include the Public Museum, a West Michigan Food Bank service project, a Ken Medema concert, the Michigan Adventure amusement/waterpark, presenters, crafts, music, and recreation.
All children and youth must be registered for Annual Conference, and early registration (before June 6) for Age Group Activities helps the coordinators plan for the number of participants and is less expensive than registering onsite in Grand Rapids. The advance registration fee is $30 for ages 12-21 (not included in the Annual Conference Registration Fee). Children under 12 are free but do need to be registered to receive a nametag.
Completed Medical Record and Permission Form, appropriate for the age group, are required, to be mailed to Annual Conference, 1451 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, IL, 60120.
Online registration and forms are at www.brethren.org/ac
All children and youth must be registered for Annual Conference, and early registration (before June 6) for Age Group Activities helps the coordinators plan for the number of participants and is less expensive than registering onsite in Grand Rapids. The advance registration fee is $30 for ages 12-21 (not included in the Annual Conference Registration Fee). Children under 12 are free but do need to be registered to receive a nametag.
Completed Medical Record and Permission Form, appropriate for the age group, are required, to be mailed to Annual Conference, 1451 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, IL, 60120.
Online registration and forms are at www.brethren.org/ac
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Annual Conference: July 2-6, 2011
The 2011 Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren will be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on July 2-6, 2011.
The theme statement is
The 2011 Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren will be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on July 2-6, 2011.
The theme statement is
Gifted with Promise: Extending Jesus’ TableIn Gifted with Promise: Extending Jesus’ Table, Brethren encounter a challenging assignment: (1) to discover afresh their giftedness with Gospel and (2) to envision their role in loving the world enough to share the physical and spiritual benefit of the Gospel. This theme connects our common interests in spirituality and service, practice and prayer. We extend the table with promised resources of grace and love. The theme calls us to mission and evangelism where we not only share and invite but we cultivate discipleship as we offer tangible resources of food, clothing, medical care, and more. At the table, we share, we receive, and we learn.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Conference Theme Video Contest
For the 2009 Annual Conference, the Church of the Brethren's Congregational Life Team is sponsoring a contest for the best 3-minute video giving a creative interpretation of the Conference theme, "The old has gone! The new has come! All this is from God!" The winner of the contest will see their video shown from the floor of Annual Conference and will receive a $100 prize. Up to four runner-ups will have their videos distributed on a DVD at the Conference and will receive $50. The video contest entry form and an information form are at www.emergentbrethren.org. For more information contact Jeff Glass at jglass_gb@brethren.org or 888-826-4951.
Source: 12/17/2008 Newsline
For the 2009 Annual Conference, the Church of the Brethren's Congregational Life Team is sponsoring a contest for the best 3-minute video giving a creative interpretation of the Conference theme, "The old has gone! The new has come! All this is from God!" The winner of the contest will see their video shown from the floor of Annual Conference and will receive a $100 prize. Up to four runner-ups will have their videos distributed on a DVD at the Conference and will receive $50. The video contest entry form and an information form are at www.emergentbrethren.org. For more information contact Jeff Glass at jglass_gb@brethren.org or 888-826-4951.
Source: 12/17/2008 Newsline
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Anniversary Writing Contest for Youth is announced.
The 300th Anniversary Committee is sponsoring an Anniversary Writing Contest for Youth, grades 6-12, on the theme, "Why will you continue to be part of the Church of the Brethren?"
"Are you passionate about your faith?" the committee asked Brethren youth in the announcement. "Do you have a deep appreciation for the Church of the Brethren? Do you enjoy thinking and writing? If so, we have an opportunity for you."
Entries are limited to one page in length and can be in the form of poetry, short stories, or essays. The following information should be on the entry: name, grade, congregation, and district. Contact information for the author should be submitted on a separate sheet of paper. The deadline for submissions is June 1. Entries will be exhibited at Annual Conference in Richmond, Va., in July, and some may be published in "Messenger" magazine. Entries will not be returned to participants.
Submissions should be sent to Lorele Yager either electronically at loreleyager@aol.com or by mail to 425 Woodland Place, Churubusco, IN 46723.
Source: 3/27/2008 Newsline Extra
The 300th Anniversary Committee is sponsoring an Anniversary Writing Contest for Youth, grades 6-12, on the theme, "Why will you continue to be part of the Church of the Brethren?"
"Are you passionate about your faith?" the committee asked Brethren youth in the announcement. "Do you have a deep appreciation for the Church of the Brethren? Do you enjoy thinking and writing? If so, we have an opportunity for you."
Entries are limited to one page in length and can be in the form of poetry, short stories, or essays. The following information should be on the entry: name, grade, congregation, and district. Contact information for the author should be submitted on a separate sheet of paper. The deadline for submissions is June 1. Entries will be exhibited at Annual Conference in Richmond, Va., in July, and some may be published in "Messenger" magazine. Entries will not be returned to participants.
Submissions should be sent to Lorele Yager either electronically at loreleyager@aol.com or by mail to 425 Woodland Place, Churubusco, IN 46723.
Source: 3/27/2008 Newsline Extra
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Leaders for the 2007 Annual Conference are announced.
The Program and Arrangements Commitee for the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference has completed its recruiting of leadership for the Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, June 30-July 4, 2007. Preachers, worship leaders, music coordinator, choir director, organist, pianist, and children's choir director have been announced.
Preachers are Jeff Carter, pastor of Manassas (Va.) Church of the Brethren who preached at National Youth Conference this summer, will preach on Saturday evening June 30; Belita Mitchell, Annual Conference moderator and pastor of First Church of the Brethren in Harrisburg, Pa., on Sunday morning July 1; Duane Grady, a member of the Church of the Brethren General Board's Congregational Life Team, on Monday evening July 2; Tim Harvey, pastor of Central Church of the Brethren in Roanoke, Va., on Tuesday evening July 3; and Ataloa Woodin, pastor of Community Brethren Church, a Church of the Brethren congregation in Fresno, Calif., on Wednesday morning July 4.
Worship leaders are Chrissy Sollenberger of Annville, Pa., who was a youth speaker at National Youth Conference this summer; James Beckwith, Annual Conference moderator-elect and pastor of Annville (Pa.) Church of the Brethren; Brandon Grady, a Bethany Seminary student from Richmond, Ind.; Bev and Eric Anspaugh, pastor of Florin Church of the Brethren in Mount Joy, Pa.; and Erin Matteson, co-pastor of Modesto (Calif.) Church of the Brethren.
Coordinating worship will be Program and Arrangements Committee member Joanna Willoughby of Wyoming, Mich. Joseph Helfrich, a Church of the Brethren musician from Bradford, Ohio, will coordinate the music. Rebecca Rhodes of Roanoke, Va., will serve as choir director; and Raymonde Rougier of Dayton, Ohio, will direct the children's choir. This year's organist is Chris Brewer of Bradford, Ohio, and on the piano/keyboard will be Bob Iseminger of Roanoke, Va.
For more about the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference go to www.brethren.org/ac.
Source: 10/11/2006 Newsline
The Program and Arrangements Commitee for the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference has completed its recruiting of leadership for the Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, June 30-July 4, 2007. Preachers, worship leaders, music coordinator, choir director, organist, pianist, and children's choir director have been announced.
Preachers are Jeff Carter, pastor of Manassas (Va.) Church of the Brethren who preached at National Youth Conference this summer, will preach on Saturday evening June 30; Belita Mitchell, Annual Conference moderator and pastor of First Church of the Brethren in Harrisburg, Pa., on Sunday morning July 1; Duane Grady, a member of the Church of the Brethren General Board's Congregational Life Team, on Monday evening July 2; Tim Harvey, pastor of Central Church of the Brethren in Roanoke, Va., on Tuesday evening July 3; and Ataloa Woodin, pastor of Community Brethren Church, a Church of the Brethren congregation in Fresno, Calif., on Wednesday morning July 4.
Worship leaders are Chrissy Sollenberger of Annville, Pa., who was a youth speaker at National Youth Conference this summer; James Beckwith, Annual Conference moderator-elect and pastor of Annville (Pa.) Church of the Brethren; Brandon Grady, a Bethany Seminary student from Richmond, Ind.; Bev and Eric Anspaugh, pastor of Florin Church of the Brethren in Mount Joy, Pa.; and Erin Matteson, co-pastor of Modesto (Calif.) Church of the Brethren.
Coordinating worship will be Program and Arrangements Committee member Joanna Willoughby of Wyoming, Mich. Joseph Helfrich, a Church of the Brethren musician from Bradford, Ohio, will coordinate the music. Rebecca Rhodes of Roanoke, Va., will serve as choir director; and Raymonde Rougier of Dayton, Ohio, will direct the children's choir. This year's organist is Chris Brewer of Bradford, Ohio, and on the piano/keyboard will be Bob Iseminger of Roanoke, Va.
For more about the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference go to www.brethren.org/ac.
Source: 10/11/2006 Newsline
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