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by Kevin Bream* I took the opportunity on Sunday afternoon, July 15, to wander down to Ringgold, Maryland, to the historic Ringgold Meeting House for their annual hymn sing. I had never attended before so was eager to see what made this an annual Brethren in Christ tradition. Upon arrival,...read more
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 4, 1968, Pennsylvania state representative Patty Kim worked with photographer Michelle Greene to honor 50 African American men in the Harrisburg area who exemplify excellence. One of the men honored is Henry (Hank) Johnson, pastor...read more
Micah B. Brickner has been appointed executive director for the Brethren in Christ Historical Society. Board president Emerson Lesher announced the appointment at the Annual Heritage Service at the Ringgold Meetinghouse on Sunday, June 4, 2017. Micah replaces Glen Pierce, who will continue to serve as director of the Brethren...read more
What is your favorite article in the December 2016 issue of the “Brethren in Christ History and Life” journal?...read more
This month, the Historical Society published two new books: Celebrations and Convictions: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Luke L. Keefer, Jr., edited by J. Robert Douglass and Wyndy Corbin Reuschling, and Living, Simply, Giving Generously: A Biography of David and Jeannie Byer, by E. Morris Sider. As you can...read more
Learn more about a new book honoring the life and legacy of the late theologian and church historian Luke L. Keefer, Jr....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
Some short reflections on the 2014 Historical Society annual meeting, which featured the release of "Worthy of the Calling."...read more
A few Brethren in Christ-related links that caught my attention over the past weeks....read more
The event will feature the release of a new book of biographies of key Brethren in Christ leaders from the twentieth century. ...read more
A few Brethren in Christ-related links that caught my attention over the past weeks....read more
In September 2014, the Brethren in Christ Historical Society will publish a new book of Brethren in Christ biographies. This post -- the third in a series -- focuses on author Annaruth Osborne and explores her writing about one of the biographee couples, Harvey and Erma (Heise) Sider. ...read more
In September 2014, the Brethren in Christ Historical Society will publish a new book of Brethren in Christ biographies. This post -- the second in a series -- focuses on author Beth Mark and explores her writing about one of the biographee couples, Paul and Lela (Swalm) Hostetler. ...read more
In September 2014, the Brethren in Christ Historical Society will publish a new book of Brethren in Christ biographies. This post -- the first in a series -- explores the subjects of the book and the importance of biography in telling the Brethren in Christ story. ...read more
Check out the spring 2014 issue of the Brethren in Christ Historical Society newsletter, now online! ...read more
