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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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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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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.

District News & Announcements – October 2022

District News & Announcements

October 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 October 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. CAMP UPDATES
  2. DISTRICT EXECUTIVE SABBATH RENEWAL IN 2022
  3. DAY OF SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS FOR SE IOWA CLUSTER: OCT 16TH
  4. CHILDREN’S DISASTER SERVICES WORKSHOP: OCT 28-29
  5. INTRODUCTORY PASTORAL COMPENSATION WORKSHOPS
  6. DISTRICT SEEKING NEW FINANCIAL SECRETARY
  7. MODERATOR MUSINGS
  8. HOLINESS IN OUR MIDST
  9. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MUSINGS
  10. CONGREGATIONAL NEWSLETTERS

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Banner photo: Campers play games on the lawn at Camp Pine Lake during All Ages Camp this September.  Photo by Betsy Kuecker.  Send in your photos for future newsletters!  Email communications@nplains.org.

District News & Announcements – September 2022

District News & Announcements

September 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 September 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. 2022 DISTRICT CONFERENCE REPORT
  2. CAMP UPDATES
  3. IN OUR PRAYERS
  4. DISTRICT EXECUTIVE SABBATH RENEWAL IN 2022
  5. MODERATOR MUSINGS
  6. HOLINESS IN OUR MIDST
  7. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MUSINGS
  8. CONGREGATIONAL NEWSLETTERS

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Banner photo: At our 2022 District Conference, photos of churches were pinned to a giant map made by Moderator Susan Mack-Overla.  Photo by Hannah Button-Harrison.  Send in your photos for future newsletters!  Email communications@nplains.org.

District News & Announcements – August 2022

District News & Announcements

August 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 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. Northern Plains District Conference: August 5-7, 2022
  2. Live Music on the Lawn and All Ages Camp Coming Labor Day Weekend
  3. Clergy Ethics Training 9/10/22
  4. BDM Work Trip: Madisonville, KY – October 2-8, 2022
  5. Holiness in our Midst
  6. Congregational Newsletters

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Banner photo: The whole Northern Plains group gathered at the Church of the Brethren at Ankeny and waiting for the bus that will take them to National Youth Conference.  Photo courtesy of Tammy Kerkove.  Send in your photos for future newsletters!  Email communications@nplains.org.

District News & Announcements – July 2022

District News & Announcements

July 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 July 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. Song and Story Fest at Camp Pine Lake, July 3-9
  2. 2022 Annual Conference in Omaha: July 10-14
  3. Moderator Message
  4. Northern Plains District Conference: August 5-7, 2022
  5. Holiness in our Midst
  6. Leadership Development Musings
  7. Pine Lake Updates
  8. Disaster Ministries Trip
  9. Congregational Newsletters

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Banner photo: Volunteers install the new outdoor stage at Camp Pine Lake.  Send in your photos for future newsletters!  Email communications@nplains.org.

District News & Announcements – June 2022

District News & Announcements

June 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 June 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. Dale Shenefelt (1935-2022)
  2. District Insight Session on Camp Pine Lake: June 9, 7pm
  3. District Executive Sabbath Renewal 2022
  4. Song and Story Fest at Camp Pine Lake, July 3-9
  5. 2022 Annual Conference in Omaha: July 10-14
  6. Continuing Education Courses
  7. Northern Plains District Conference: August 5-7, 2022
  8. Holiness in our Midst
  9. Leadership Development Musings
  10. Faith X – Rwanda: June 2-13
  11. Mark Godfrey to Conclude Ministry with Panther Creek Church
  12. Celebrating Joys: Ankeny
  13. Congregational Newsletters

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Banner photo: Young adults from the Northern Plains District gathered at the 2022 Church of the Brethren Young Adult Conference in North Carolina.  Photo by Thomas McMullin.  Send in your photos for future newsletters!  Email communications@nplains.org.

District News & Announcements – May 2022

District News & Announcements

May 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 May 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. Prayers Appreciated Following My April 19 Mishap
  2. District Insight Session with Brethren Historian: May 10, 7:00pm
  3. District Executive Sabbath Renewal in 2022
  4. National Young Adult Conference: May 27-30
  5. National Youth Conference: July 23 – 28 
  6. Camp Pine Lake News
  7. Continuing Education Courses
  8. Northern Plains District Conference: August 5-7, 2022
  9. Holiness in our Midst
  10. Leadership Development Musings
  11. Jesus in the Neighborhood Grants
  12. 2022 Annual Conference Childcare Needed!
  13. Alice Draper to Serve as Cluster Minister
  14. Congregational Newsletters

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Banner photo: This is the table that the Peace Church created for their Hand washing, Love Feast, and communion they celebrated on Palm Sunday. All were really happy to be together for this service since this was the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.  Photo by Lucinda Douglas. Send in your photos for future newsletters!  Email communications@nplains.org.