MOVING FORWARD IN MADISON

On Aug. 21, a group of about a dozen people including district executive Walt Wiltschek and Church Revitalization and Development Team chair Leonard Matheny met over dinner in a restored “IronWorks” building in Madison, Wis., to talk about a new church group beginning in the Badger State’s capital city.

Quite a few Church of the Brethren members and others connected to the church have settled in Madison in recent years, leading to conversations earlier this year about the possibility of creating a Brethren gathering there. In all, 15-20 people have expressed some interest in being part of something.

At the August meeting, the discussion included possible meeting places, ideas for Bible study materials and other resources, and the general shape of and timeline for a Brethren “house church” of some type, as well as what support the district can offer. Plans are still taking shape, but it’s hoped that some initial worship gatherings can begin this fall. Stay tuned for more news!