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District News & Announcements – September 2023

District News & Announcements

September 2023

 “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 September 24th for inclusion in next month’s newsletter to:
Hannah Button-Harrison, Director of Communications
communications@nplains.org

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Banner photo: On August 19, attendees of Open Circle and Common Spirit came together to begin their joint Jesus in the Neighborhood project: an edible garden of berries, herbs and fruit trees for the neighborhood surrounding Open Circle Church in Burnsville. Because the two congregations applied together for a District Jesus in the Neighborhood grant, they received a total of $1,000 for the project.  Photo by Jess Hoffert.  Send in your photos for future newsletters!  Email communications@nplains.org.

District News & Announcements – August 2023

District News & Announcements

August 2023

 “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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Banner photo: Sunday, July 9, 2023 – Baptism of Samuel Maggert, Simon Maggert, and Rachel Maggert from Sheldon COB at Okoboji.  Photo by David Loveall.  Send in your photos for future newsletters!  Email communications@nplains.org.

District News & Announcements – July 2023

District News & Announcements

July 2023

 “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 July 25th for inclusion in next month’s newsletter to:
Hannah Button-Harrison, Director of Communications 
communications@nplains.org

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Banner photo: 14 youth and 3 adult advisors from across the district traveled from Camp Pine Lake to Roanoke, VA for the Jr. High FaithX trip this June.  Photo by Betsy Kuecker.  Send in your photos for future newsletters!  Email communications@nplains.org.

District News & Announcements – June 2023

District News & Announcements

June 2023

 “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 June 24th for inclusion in next month’s newsletter to:
Hannah Button-Harrison, Director of Communications 
communications@nplains.org

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Banner photo: Hard-working volunteers hang out while building the new deck at Camp Pine Lake.  Photo by Betsy Kuecker.  Send in your photos for future newsletters!  Email communications@nplains.org.

District News & Announcements – May 2023

District News & Announcements

May 2023

 “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 May 25th for inclusion in next month’s newsletter to:
Hannah Button-Harrison, Director of Communications 
communications@nplains.org

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Banner photo: Beautiful flowering crabapple trees in full bloom at the Church of the Brethren at Ankeny.  Photos by Barbara Wise Lewczak.  Send in your photos for future newsletters!  Email communications@nplains.org.

Disrict News & Announcements – April 2023

District News & Announcements

April 2023

 “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 April 24th for inclusion in next month’s newsletter to:
Hannah Button-Harrison, Director of Communications 
communications@nplains.org

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Banner photo: Rebecca and Samuel Dali became naturalized citizens of the U.S. on March 21, 2023.  Members of Panther Creek COB joined them in Des Moines for the ceremony.  Send in your photos for future newsletters!  Email communications@nplains.org.

District News & Announcements – March 2023

District News & Announcements

March 2023

 “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 March 25th for inclusion in next month’s newsletter to:
Hannah Button-Harrison, Director of Communications 
communications@nplains.org

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Banner photo: Staff and volunteers prepared and served a free community meal at Camp Pine Lake in February.  Photo by Betsy Kuecker.  Send in your photos for future newsletters!  Email communications@nplains.org.

District Advent Calendar 2022

District Advent Calendar 2022

Church of the Brethren at Ankeny
Dallas Center COB
Fairview COB
Ivester COB
Lewiston COB
Panora COB
Prairie City COB
South Waterloo COB

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

District News & Announcements – December 2022

District News & Announcements

December 2022

“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 December 28th for inclusion in next month’s newsletter to Hannah Button-Harrison, Director of Communications, communications@nplains.org. 

Submissions for the special advent newsletter are due December 7th.

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In this issue

  1. CAMP UPDATES
  2. ADVENT 2022 CALENDAR
  3. MODERATOR MUSINGS
  4. DISTRICT EQUIPPING SESSION DEC 8 ON ZOOM
  5. HOLINESS IN OUR MIDST
  6. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MUSINGS
  7. JESUS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD GRANTS RENEWED FOR 2023
  8. ALLOCATION DEADLINE & ANNOUNCING NEW FINANCIAL SECRETARY
  9. CONGREGATIONAL NEWSLETTERS

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Calendar of Events | District Staff & Leadership Contacts | Documents & Resources

Banner photo: Bob Curry and Buddy the horse visit Prairie City Church of the Brethren for a carriage and hay ride in early November.   Send in your photos for future newsletters!  Email communications@nplains.org.

District News & Announcements – November 2022

District News & Announcements

November 2022

“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 November 24th 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. CAMP UPDATES
  2. THE CHURCH ON NORTHLAND (CEDAR RAPIDS) CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SHARING
  3. MODERATOR MUSINGS
  4. DISTRICT EQUIPPING SESSION NOV 3 ON ZOOM
  5. HOLINESS IN OUR MIDST
  6. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MUSINGS
  7. DISTRICT SEEKING NEW FINANCIAL SECRETARY
  8. MISSION AND MINISTRY BOARD UPDATE
  9. REBECCA AND SAMUEL DALI BEGIN INTERIM MINISTRY AT PANTHER CREEK
  10. IOWA RELIGIOUS LEADERS SPEAK AGAINST GUN AMENDMENT
  11. CONGREGATIONAL NEWSLETTERS

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Calendar of Events | District Staff & Leadership Contacts | Documents & Resources

Banner photo: The attendees of Hands of Christ gathered to attend the funeral for Lloyd Broadwater.  Pictured: Doyle and Karen Harper, Alethea Broadwater, Kathy Mack, Beth Cage, Heidi and Jamie Risser.   Send in your photos for future newsletters!  Email communications@nplains.org.