About this episode

This episode covers various news updates from the Church of the Brethren, including disaster response efforts and upcoming events.

News from the Church of the Brethren world, April 28, 2026. The podcast is presented by Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford, news director. News includes Brethren Disaster Ministries work in North Carolina, an attack in Borno State, Nigeria, the 2026 Annual Conference business agenda, All Who Minister resources online, deadlines to apply to serve with Brethren Volunteer Service this year, an action alert from the Office of Peacebuilding and Policy, LEAD conference coming up soon - it is still possible to register as a virtual attendee, On Earth Peace workshop on conscientious objection, and Shine downloadable six-week curriculum.

People in this episode

Host: Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford

Topics covered

• Church of the Brethren news
• Disaster response
• Peacebuilding
• Annual Conference
• Volunteer service
• Conscientious objection
• Curriculum resources

Keywords

• Church of the Brethren
• news
• disaster ministries
• volunteer service
• peacebuilding
• annual conference
• curriculum

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brethren Disaster Ministries, Brethren Volunteer Service, Office of Peacebuilding and Policy, On Earth Peace

Books & works: Shine

Places: North Carolina, Borno State

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