NEW AND RENEW

The Church of the Brethren 2023 New & Renew Conference will take place May 17-19 at the Church of the Brethren General Offices, Elgin, Ill., with a hybrid/virtual option also available. The conference theme is “Disciples: Called, Equipped and in the Neighborhood!”, based on Matt. 28: 16-20; Eph. 4:11-16; and John 20:19-20. This three-day hybrid conference will have more than 20 sessions to broaden knowledge of church planting and congregational renewal. In addition to workshops, the event will feature inspirational worship, keynote addresses, and storytelling. Those who register can access the recorded sermons, keynotes, and workshops recordings for six months after the event. CEU credits will be available.

Registration cost (not including travel/lodging) for in-person or virtual attendance is $149 until April 17, and $189 April 18-May 18. CEU credits cost an additional $10. Registration includes the new book by keynote speaker Jessie Cruickshank, Ordinary Discipleship: How God Wires Us for the Adventure of Transformation, to be released on May 9. Registration and more details (including hotel reservation options) are at www.brethren.org/newandrenew.

The district’s Church Revitalization and Development Team is making some free scholarships available to cover the cost to attend this event. Several scholarships are still available. Participants need only to cover their transportation if attending in person. If you would like to take advantage of that opportunity, register at the link above, and then send your receipt to the district office for reimbursement: andreag.iwdcob@gmail.com.