Soup for thought May 12, 2006
The Bruderhof Communities, with locations around the world - including another in Rifton in Ulster County - are Christian faith-based communities dedicated to peace, education and charitable works. They welcome visitors who are curious about their lifestyle. (Times Herald-Record, NY)
Newsline - Church of the Brethren news update May 22, 2004
Speakers will include Wilson "Woody" Powell, executive director of Veterans for Peace; Michael Elzinga, Navy submarine veteran and research physicist; and Sam Hine, of the Bruderhof communities. Nine of the ten members of the Midwest Peacemakers' 2004 committee are members of the Church of the Brethren. (Worldwide Faith News)
Fayette commissioners to unveil proposed 2004 budget Dec 8, 2003
Chief assessor James A. Hercik, CPE, said at a recent commission meeting that the total assessed value of the county decreased slightly from 2003 to 2004, mostly due to the settling of some large tax appeal cases involving Nemacolin Woodlands Resort nd the Bruderhof Communities, both located in Wharton Township. Nehls said that the projected deficit, which recently stood at an even higher $2 (Uniontown Herald Standard, PA)
Herald-Standard readers send more gifts for fund drive Dec 4, 2003
"We've raised a good bit of money in just one week, but we're going to have to work even harder if we're going to reach our goal of $40,000. Remember that all this money is going to help the Salvation Army help folks in your communities. You are helping your neighbor when you participate.'' The latest donations included a $200 gift from Bruderhof Communities of Farmington. Donations also came from Point Marion, Newell, Smithfield, Masontown, Perryopolis and Connellsville. "Thank you very much... (Uniontown Herald Standard, PA)
Forgiveness is the message from wounded cop to students Nov 6, 2003
Joining McDonald at the assembly was Christoph Arnold, author and teen counselor and leader of the Bruderhof Communities. Arnold is the author of many books including "Why Forgive," in which he tells McDonald's story (Chester Observer Tribune, NJ)
