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The Joy Candle – Katie Shaw Thompson

Published on : February 12, 2013November 10, 2016 Published by : Josh Brockway

The following sermon, by Katie Shaw Thompson co-pastor of the Ivester Church of the Brethren, was delivered on December 16, 2012. With clear pastoral insight, Katie places the then recent tragedy at Sandy Hook within the season of Advent. Instead of the words of John the Baptist, I feel moved […]

Part of an art installation at the Community Room on King, the multipurpose space Veritas uses as its worship space and shares with local artists and community members throughout the week.

Image Credit: Oakton Church of the Brethren

This image of Dirk Willems has become a famous representation of the Historic Peace Churches. Wilems was a martyred Anabaptist from Netherlands who escaped from prison, rescued his pursuer who had fallen through thin ice only to be recaptured, tortured, and killed for his faith.

Image Credit: Alyssa Parker

Image Credit: Anabaptist Communicators