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In this issue

1. In Our Prayers: David Koehler (1931-2021)
2. Camp Pine Lake News
3. District-wide Compelling Vision Bible Study: Starting April 6
4. Pastor’s Professional Growth Event: April 29
5. 2021 Virtual District Conference
6. Moderator Moment
7. Holiness in our Midst
8. Leadership Development Musings
9. Uganda Brethren Building New Church Building
10. Congregational Newsletters

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In this issue

1. 2021 District Directory
2. Camp Pine Lake Updates
3. Pastor’s Professional Growth Event: March 25
4. District-wide Compelling Vision Bible Study: Starting April 6
5. Letter Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic
6. DO NOT RESPOND TO FAKE EMAILS
7. Announcing 2021 District Conference
8. Moderator Moment
9. Holiness in our Midst
10. Leadership Development Musings
11. An update from the Uganda Brethren
12. Dallas Center Souper Bowl Collection
13. Congregational Newsletters

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In this issue

1. Camp Pine Lake Updates
2. Healing Racism Congregations and Communities Series
3. Pastor’s Professional Growth Event: February 25
4. Denomination-wide online worship: February 27
5. Moderator Moment
6. Holiness in our Midst
7. Leadership Development Musings
8. Church Allocations
9. Compelling Vision Team – 13 week Bible Study
10. Congregational Newsletters

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In this issue

1. In Our Prayers: Clifford Ruff (1926-2020)
2. Camp Pine Lake Updates
3. Pastor’s Professional Growth Event
4. 2021 Prayer Calendars
5. Moderator Moment
6. Holiness in our Midst: Session 100
7. Leadership Development Musings
8. Congregational Newsletters

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Please contact each church if you have questions about the programs mentioned below.

Other News:
The Light of Hope Returning – Concert by Shawn Kirchner

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In this issue

1. In Our Prayers
2. Camp Pine Lake Updates
3. BVS Informational Session & Remembering Volunteers
4. Church of the Brethren Pandemic Resources
5. Moderator Moment
6. Holiness in our Midst
7. Leadership Development Musings
8. Lisa Ames-Kruse Begins Interim Ministry with Hammond Avenue Brethren Church
9. Northern Plains Ministers and Churches to Receive Brethren Press Certificates
10. Reminder: Allocation Deadline December 15th
11. Submit your Congregation’s Events to the Advent Newsletter
12. Congregational Newsletters

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In this issue

1. In Our Prayers: Jerry Tobias (1948-2020)
2. Pastor’s Professional Growth Event
3. Message from Iowa Faith Leaders: Voting Matters
4. Continuing Education Opportunities
5. Moderator Moment
6. Holiness in our Midst
7. Leadership Development Musings
8. Fairview Church of the Brethren Calls Thomas McMullin as Pastor
9. Dane Mauslein Concludes Ministry at Hammond Avenue Brethren Church
10. Treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons receives 50th ratification
11. Reminder: Allocation Deadline December 15th
12. Congregational Newsletters

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In this issue

1. In Our Prayers: Jerry Tobias
2. BDM Work Trip September 3rd-7th
3. Moderator Town Hall meeting on Racism with Andrew Young
4. Northern Plains Holds Historic 2020 Virtual District Conference
5. Northern Plains District Board Reorganized for 2020-2021
6. Continuing Education Opportunities
7. Host/Camp Assistant position and College Connections at Camp Pine Lake
8. Moderator Moment – District Conference Moderator Paul Shaver
9. Holiness in our Midst
10. Leadership Development Musings
11. Rev. Patrick Jackson Called to The Church on Northland
12. News from the Church of the Brethren in Uganda
13. Bill and Lois Grove Move to McPherson, Kansas
14. Congregational Newsletters

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“District News and Announcements” is a monthly e-newsletter for members and friends of the Church of the Brethren in the Northern Plains District.  District Leaders, Commissions, Committees, and those doing special ministries share information on programs and activities.  Local churches share news and invitations.  Send submissions by August 25th for inclusion in next month’s newsletter to Hannah Button-Harrison, Director of Communications, communications@nplains.org.

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In this issue

1. In Our Prayers: Phyllis Kingery Ruff (corrected version)
2. Northern Plains Holds Historic 2020 Virtual District Conference
3. Northern Plains District Board Reorganized for 2020-2021
4. Camp Pine Lake Virtual Camp Report and Updates
5. Postponing Sabbath Renewal Time, Continuing Work for Justice and Peace
6. Moderator Moment – District Conference Moderator Paul Shaver
7. Holiness in our Midst
8. Leadership Development Musings
9. Congregational Newsletters

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In this issue

1. Online Denominational Events: July 1-2
2. District Conference: July 31-August 2
3. Youth and Young Adult Worship Service During District Conference
4. Church of the Brethren Guidance on COVID-19
5. Statement from Iowa Religious Leaders that Black Lives Matter
6. Call to Prayer and Learning and Action on Racial Justice
7. Camp Pine Lake Announcements
8. Moderator Message
9. Holiness in our Midst
10. Leadership Development Musings
11. Celebrating Dick Burger’s 100th Birthday
12. Fairview – Moving Forward Through the Ages
13. Congregational Newsletters

Banner photo: Minnesota Brethren – Carol Wise, Gordon Hoffert and Kathy Mack – joined the Interfaith Silent Clergy March on June 2nd in Minneapolis to bear witness for justice in the wake of the death of George Floyd.  Photo taken by Kim Hill-Smith.  Send in your photos for future newsletters! Email communications@nplains.org.