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On September 8, 2020, fires ravaged the Moria refugee camp in Lesvos, Greece, completely destroying all shelters. Originally designed for 3,000 individuals, the camp was housing approximately 13,000 people, making it the largest refugee camp in Europe. Humanitarian organizations and agencies are now scrambling to provide new shelters for refugees as quickly as possible…

The Susquehanna Regional Conference of Brethren in Christ U.S. is pleased to welcome new leaders Bryan Hoke and Heather Beaty. In accordance with the Manual of Doctrine and Government (MDG) which states that each region must be assigned a bishop, Bryan Hoke…

Leadership Council of the Brethren in Christ U.S. (BIC U.S.) continues to monitor and discuss the changing health crisis across the country. We’re encouraged that cases of COVID-19 are decreasing in many places and that state and local authorities are reducing restrictions on group gatherings…

The recent deaths of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, Breonna Taylor and David McAtee in Kentucky, and George Floyd in Minnesota have again brought to light racism and racial injustice in the United States. As Brethren in Christ, we value all human life and thus our hearts break for the many individuals…

As countries lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19, many communities surrounding BIC churches are experiencing a time of great need. Lockdowns have prevented vulnerable populations who live day to day from going out to earn money for food, resulting in hunger…

Across the U.S. we are beginning to see the loosening of “stay-at-home” orders and restrictions on group gatherings. This is encouraging news for everyone. However, the uneven spread/impact of COVID-19 across the country, alongside the variety of orders and restrictions imposed at state and local levels…

Dear brothers and sisters, For many months we have been looking forward to General Assembly 2020 which was to be held in Salina, Kansas, July 10-13, 2020. We have also been excited for the Global Team Retreat preceding General Assembly, bringing together our missionaries from across the world…

Dear BIC U.S. pastors and congregations, A lot has happened since our previous statement. The global COVID-19 pandemic has continued to impact all of our lives. Government leaders and medical professionals continue to offer recommendations and, at times, mandatory stay-at-home orders…

Dear BIC U.S. pastors and congregations, Greetings in the name of Jesus, Lord of the Church. On March 17, 2020, the Leadership Council of BIC U.S. met to prayerfully discuss and provide counsel to the Church regarding the COVID-19 crisis that much of the world is experiencing…

To our BIC family, These are unprecedented days in the life of the Church and for the citizens of the world. The global pandemic as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has led all of us into uncharted territory. Each new day…