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On September 17, the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society is sponsoring a field trip to historical sites in Gettysburg, PA, featuring discussion of the Civil War from an Anabaptist perspective. The tour will be led by Kevin Lay, a Brethren in Christ pastor. The details are below, reprinted from the newsletter...read more
Mennonite and Brethren in Christ leaders from around the world gathered at Elizabethtown College in central Pennsylvania to celebrate the completion of a multi-year research project -- a study of 24 Anabaptist groups from around the globe....read more
In August 1957, the Mennonite World Conference Assembly was held in Karlsruhe, Germany. At least three Brethren in Christ attended: Charlie B. Byers, Sr., C. N. Hostetter, Jr., and E. J. Swalm. Before the assembly, Bishop Swalm toured the Holy Land and parts of Europe visiting with Mennonites and learning...read more
Short reflections on the recent Brethren in Christ Theological Study Group gathering on Brethren in Christ theological identity. ...read more
My former student sharing her research on the history of the Brethren in Christ peace position yet again! ...read more
Today's Photo Friday post offers a snapshot of an uncommon sight: megachurch-style worship at a gathering of Anabaptist-minded Christians from many denominations! ...read more
Here's a short introduction to Anabaptism, courtesy of Carlisle Brethren in Christ Church senior pastor Josh Crain. ...read more
A few Brethren in Christ-related links that caught my attention over the past weeks....read more
More follow up on Christians, nationalism, and celebrating "Independence Day" -- this time from a decidedly Evangelical perspective. ...read more
In the spirit of extending yesterday's conversation about the tension of being American and confessing Anabaptism -- especially on national holidays -- here's a roundup of articles on the topic. ...read more
Some thoughts on my antipathy about celebrating American independence on July 4th. ...read more
A report on Messiah College senior Brooke Strayer's presentation on the trajectory of the Brethren in Christ peace position in the 20th century. ...read more
Today's Photo Friday excerpt focuses on Brethren in Christ Ronald J. Sider's historic 1984 speech to Mennonite World Conference and his call to imagine an Anabaptist "alternative to the sword." ...read more
Today's Photo Friday takes a look at a pivotal moment in the history of Messiah College, a school started by the Brethren in Christ Church. ...read more
Today's Photo Friday installment highlights a seminal event in Anabaptist history: a 1961 dialogue between Mennonite and Brethren in Christ leaders and Billy Graham. ...read more
