Newsline April 20, 2026

Largest congregations sent leaders for a time of learning, sharing, and support, Faithful Response Immigration Gathering drew participation from the four denominations and others, Global Food Initiative awarded grants to ministries in Burundi, Rwanda, and Uganda, the Brethren Faith in Action Fund grants went to eight congregations and one camp, Intercultural ministries offers training for "frontliners," a book study, and the Intercultural cafe. Upcoming events include listening sessions for multivocational pastors, the LEAD conference, and faith formation training on Zoom from the Susquehanna Valley Ministry Center and Brethren Press. Registrations are also open for Young Adult Conference, Annual Conference, and National Youth conference. Applications for the Church of the Brethren's Health Care Education Scholarship are due by May 22nd. For details, go to www.brethren.org/news. Virginia Rendler, Interim Co-Director and Volunteer Coordinator of Brethren Volunteer Service, presents the news. Nancy Sollenberger Heishman plays the piano.