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News & Updates

November/December 2023

Volume 57; Issue 6


2023 ANE District Conference

Wrap Up

The 2023 Atlantic Northeast District Conference looked very different this year. Participants embraced new faces, new places, and a new format. In direct response to feedback from discussions and evaluations, the District will be requesting a District Representative from each congregation to assure the distribution on information to members. In addition, the Program & Arrangements Committee will look at the ability to continue to meet at tables at future Conferences.

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ANE District Seeks Director of Finance

All interest and inquiries should be directed to Pete Kontra, District Executive

Thank you to the District volunteers whose terms will end in 2023!


The Gifts Discernment Team will begin to discern open positions for the 2025 Slate.

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Know Your Neighbor - Groups: Called to Serve

This group been called to serve the homeless community by sharing the love of Christ through spiritual and emotional care and help. 

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A Ramp Project Comes Together!


Learn how BDM worksite connections and Paxton CoB coordinated together with ANE to assist someone in need. 

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ANE NOAC bus travelers celebrate their safe return from six days of worship, service, workshops, fellowship, and fun at Lake Junaluska, NC. Thank you to Sam & Kathy Frankhouser (Ephrata) for hosting this bus trip!

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Bucher Meetinghouse Hymn Sing

A meaningful event


The 150th anniversary celebration of the historic Bucher Meeting House in South Lebanon Township near Cornwall on September 10 (two years late due to the Covid-19 pandemic) was a great time of learning and singing. Charitable donations to assist with the upkeep of the Bucher Meeting House may be made to the Bucher Perpetual Care Fund through the Atlantic Northeast District of the Church of the Brethren.

Photo of people in pews singing

District Prayer Calendar

Click above to see photos from Alpha & Omega's Baptisms of New Members.

Palmyra CoB:

Unity In Action

A Weekend of Service


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Former Mafia Boss to Speak at Men's Conference in Ephrata

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In Memoriam

Quentin Rissler, Blue Ball CoB passed away in September.

Obituary

Denying or Welcoming You & Your Furry Service Friend

 by Rev. Mark Pickens

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Germantown Church of the Brethren celebrated their 300th Anniversary on October 8, 2023. Pete Kontra and Don Fitzkee attended, among many others. Germantown’s last event of celebration is scheduled in December. There will be Baptisms in the Wissahickon.  For more information, check their website or Facebook page.

To learn more about Germantown CoB, click here

Seeking Peace in Israel and Palestine: A Mission and Ministry Board statement

ANE Connect Sunday


October 22 was the First Annual ANE Connect Sunday, however, some congregations have scheduled to connect with another on a different date. Brooklyn First and Ambler organized a connect as well as Mechanic Grove and Lampeter. Stevens Hill Community and Swatara Hill shared Love Feast. If your congregation participated, or plan to connect, please let the District know. We would love to gather some more stories!

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ANE Upcoming Events

November 2

ANE Clergy Women's Gathering


November 11

District Board Retreat, Camp Swatara


November 14

Pastor and Chaplain Zoom Call


Save the Dates for Spring!

March 16: Women's Fellowship

April 27: ANE Day @Camp Swatara


Office Closed

Thanksgiving: November 22 (Noon);November 23 and 24


Christmas: December 22- January 1


For closings due to bad weather, the District Office follows the Elizabethtown School District.

Other Events of Interest

Visit the online District Wide Event Calendar using the link above.

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ANE Staff

Pete Kontra, District Executive; Don Mitchell, Director of Church Development; Mary Etta Reinhart, Director of Witness & Outreach and Interim Director of Nurture; Vacant, Director of Finance; Krista Dickson, Office Administrator; Kelly Bernstein, Communications Manager & District Conference Coordinator