Western Plains District

The 2014 Western Plains District Conference was held July 25-27. Enjoy this brief report of conference highlights: 1. By the Numbers 2. Conference Theme 3. District Leadership Affirmed 4. Milestones in Ministry

The Western Plains District is planning a Peace Retreat In 2016. It is currently planned for the second weekend in August 2016 and is targeting high school and college age young adults. The site for the retreat is not scheduled, but could possibly be held at Camp Colorado. We are looking for assistance in planning … read on →

  Minutes of Sept 6 meeting in person at the Newton COB In attendance: Cathy Patrick, Judy Wrightsman, Joanna Smith, Elsie Holderread (visiting as part of the review team), Barbra Davis, Wylene Lengel, Beverly Minnich, Gloria Price The team reviewed the Questions submitted by the review team. In summary, there is still confusion about the … read on →

McPherson College has announced its course offerings in the 2014-2015 Ventures in Christian Discipleship program. Ventures courses, while not for college credit, offer high-quality instruction at a reasonable cost. The goal of the program is to empower lay people, especially in smaller congregations, to more effectively carry out the work of discipleship, following in Jesus’ … read on →

Dave and Jane Sampson of the Hutchinson Community Church of the Brethren made a trip to the Enders (Neb.) Church of the Brethren on September 15. They were greeted by several Enders church members, and eleven pews were loaded on their trailer along with several boxes of Jubilee Sunday School material. The trailer load was … read on →

It was just a few short months ago that I was in the supporting role as Moderator-Elect; a position I thought would never come my way.  It was a surprise to some (including me) and an expectation to others. I would, however, accept a prayerful calling as one who would listen to what the Spirit … read on →