Our Vision:

Guided by scripture, heritage and

the Holy Spirit, we are creating

spiritually healthy New Testament

congregations who covenant

and network together to

 further the Kingdom of God.

News & Updates

September/October 2025

Volume 59; Issue 5

Position Announcements

Mary Etta Reinhart will retire from District staff on Oct. 15 after 10+ years of service. Her presence around the District staff table and on the commissions will be missed, yet we celebrate with her in this new day and pray God’s blessing upon her and her family. Read more about the many ways she has blessed the District. Thank you, Mary Etta!

ANE District staff are pleased to announce that Stan Dueck has been selected as Director of Discipleship Ministries. Stan will begin Oct. 1, and we believe he will bring much value to the ministries of ANE.


About Stan.

Marianne Fitzkee stepped into her role as ANE District Communications and Event Specialist on Aug. 18. She is eager to build relationships and apply her love for language while serving the District that has been formative in her personal and professional development!


About Marianne.

Sept. 13 Gifts Discovery Seminar is now open to all districts with the choice of in-person or virtual participation! Registration is open until Sept. 3 for in-person and Sept. 12 for online attendees.

Save the date for ANE's 4th Annual Older Adult Coffee House at Lancaster COB on Oct. 21! No registration is required for this free event. JPEG

Annual Banquet at Lancaster COB to Benefit Alpha & Omega Community Center: Saturday, Sept. 6 at 5 p.m. Today is the last day to RSVP.

A Day With The Walking Roots Band and The Soil and The Seed Project at Elizabethtown COB: Sunday, Sept. 14.

Join ADN for an informal conversation with people from other congregations about creating a sensory space in worship! Monday, Sept. 8 at 4 p.m. on Zoom. More information.

Fall Festival to support Brethren Disaster Ministries: Sunday, Sept. 21, 12 - 5 p.m. in Lebanon, Pa. This free event will feature the bluegrass band Colebrook Road along with food and fun activities. RSVP here. JPEG

Children's Disaster Services (CDS) Training: Oct. 17 - 18 at Elizabethtown COB.

Denominational linkFlyer

Counting down the days until District Conference! Click here for a message from the ANE District Conference Moderator and important reminders.

Early-bird registration for the Intercultural Jubilee is extended to Sept. 1, at a reduced fee of $100 per person. The event takes place Nov. 18 - 21 at Camp Ithiel in Gotha, Fla. Learn more and register here.

District Prayer Calendar

Elizabethtown College announces 2025-2026 Lecture Series. Explore speakers/topics and register here for these free presentations.

Newsline: August 16, 2025

Newsline: August 23, 2025



Sign up to receive denominational news!

Reports & Reflections

Sabbath as Resistance

By Peggy Rasmussen, Peace & Justice Committee

Spring into Swatara 2025

By Jamie Nace, Nurture Commission

Spring Creek Testimonies: Brethren Disaster Ministries Work Week

By Spring Creek COB trip participants who traveled to Kentucky July 27 - August 2

ANE Upcoming Events

September 1-5: National Older Adult Conference

September 7: COBYS Bike & Hike

September 11: ANE Clergy Women's Luncheon Gathering

September 13: Gifts Discovery Seminar

September 16: Delegate Briefing, 6:30 p.m. online

October 7: District Conference Bible Study, 7 p.m. online

October 10: District Conference Worship, 7 p.m., Spring Creek COB or online

October 11: District Conference business, Elizabethtown College

October 17-18: Children's Disaster Services Training

October 21: ANE Older Adult Coffee House

Visit the online District Wide Event Calendar for more events of interest!

Facebook

ANE Staff

Pete Kontra, District Executive; Don Mitchell, Director of Church Development; Mary Etta Reinhart, Director of Witness & Outreach and Interim Director of Nurture; Kay Weaver, Interim Director of Finance; Marianne Fitzkee, Communications and Event Specialist; Kelly Bernstein, Office Administrator