Beacon Heights Church of the Brethren

Beacon Heights Church of the Brethren Living peacefully, simply, together. Beacon Heights Church believes everyone is a child of God. We strive to be a safe place for all who are seeking God's love.

We welcome all people, of any age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, family status, socioeconomic status, physical ability, mental ability, or place along their faith journey. Beacon Heights is a living peace church, following the New Testament calling to "Love your neighbor as yourself" (Matthew 19:19b). We are a community called through the work of Christ Jesus to nurture th

e dignity and wholeness of all people. We believe it is necessary to practice and promote justice in human relationships. Through our wide welcome, Beacon Heights Church of the Brethren seeks to live out the motto of the Church of the Brethren... Continuing the work of Jesus. Peacefully. Simply. Together.

Meet Simeon bar YeshuaSimeon bar Yeshua is a character that Dan Ulrich has developed to help New Testament students imag...
09/04/2026

Meet Simeon bar Yeshua

Simeon bar Yeshua is a character that Dan Ulrich has developed to help New Testament students imagine life in the Roman empire at the time many NT writings were being composed. Simeon was head of a prosperous household in Jerusalem until Roman armies destroyed the city in 70 CE. Although he survived the war, he was taken in chains from the burned remains of his house. Ten years after the war, he works as a slave for a pagan master named Lucretius in the city of Rome.

These experiences give Simeon the ability to describe both joys and challenges of life as a first-century Jew, whether as a householder or a slave. Meet and Eat on September 6 will be an opportunity to chat with Simeon. Please come with your imagination rolling, ready to meet a first-century friend.

Whew – this is a tough story, especially for us peacemaking people. We feel happy that God saves the Israelites in the n...
09/04/2026

Whew – this is a tough story, especially for us peacemaking people. We feel happy that God saves the Israelites in the nick of time. But some of us feel intensely uncomfortable with the tambourine and song-filled celebration of the Israelites in the wake of sea-buried Egyptian soldiers who never made it home that night. Is this the same God we find through Jesus in the New Testament? We’ll dig into the scripture with questions and curiosity, wondering what it tells us about God – and whether it has anything to say to us.

09/02/2026

Dear Camp Mack Friends,

Greetings from your Indiana Camp Board in the midst of our joyful and faith-filled summer camp season! Camp Alexander Mack continues to be a sanctuary of holy hospitality where all people are welcomed to connect with God, experience creation, and build Christian community.

As many of you are aware, we are saying goodbye to our faithful Executive Director (ED), Gene Hollenberg. After ten years, Gene’s retirement begins on January 1, 2027. The Indiana Camp Board (ICB) and Camp Mack have spent the past five years laying the groundwork for this moment, and we are well positioned for a smooth and successful transition.

The ICB Search Committee, chaired by our ICB Board Chair, Travis Hartman, and comprised of five other board members, has met frequently over the past two months. The time has come to ask for your help!

Although we are marketing this position through a variety of media outlets, your partnership with us is vital. Have you seen our NEW website at www.campmack.org? The position description and application materials will be available there beginning July 24, with applications accepted through September 12.

Please share this information with anyone in your network who might be interested in the position or might know someone interested in the position. Any inquiries regarding this process should be sent to [email protected], the email account monitored by the search committee.

Please keep Camp Mack Staff and the Indiana Camp Board, as well as all potential candidates, in your prayers during this time of transition and discernment.

May God bless you and keep you,
The Indiana Camp Board Search Committee
Travis Hartman, ICB and Search Committee Chair

This beautiful promise of God’s powerful presence “Look to God when you feel tired. Wait for the Lord and receive streng...
08/28/2026

This beautiful promise of God’s powerful presence “Look to God when you feel tired. Wait for the Lord and receive strength” proclaims “You will run without getting tired!” We are often overwhelmed, exhausted, weary, injured. How is this promise true in your life, even while your human body and heart do grow tired? It matters if we’re running the right race. As in, a righteous race, that’s not just to lose a few pounds or improve our own time. When our hard work is to serve others, and comes from deep conviction, we have more energy and passion to fuel our efforts. About his protest at the 1968 Olympics, runner John Carlos says “That's what I was born for.” We’ll learn his story and reflect on our own calls of conviction.

St. Paul spoke of the church as many parts of one body. But how do Christians of different stripes approach this passage...
08/21/2026

St. Paul spoke of the church as many parts of one body. But how do Christians of different stripes approach this passage with such clear divisions in that "Body"? Jesus prayed that "they all may be one." Can we trust the Spirit enough to find that oneness and be that Body of Christ so needed in the world today?
Join us to welcome our friend, Don Clemmer, to the pulpit. Don will reflect on the scripture text with an ecumenical lens and heart. His daughter, Nancy, will lead worship; and Pastor Paula will be there to facilitate the service. Don is on the Communications Team for the Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, contributing to their magazine and podcast. He also writes articles and reflections for the US Catholic Magazine. He and his family attend St. Charles Catholic Church, which visited us last year to learn more about our faith community. He and Nancy often join us for worship at Beacon, which is a treat for us! We are delighted that he's willing to share some thoughtful words with us during the service.

Join us this Sunday for a presentation from Virginia Rendler, Interim Co-Director of Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS). V...
08/21/2026

Join us this Sunday for a presentation from Virginia Rendler, Interim Co-Director of Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS). Virginia is responsible for placement, orientation, and support of BVS volunteers; coordination of project sites and partner organizations; recruitment, marketing, and promotion of the BVS program.

Join us for a hymn-filled service. We’ll learn a new song part by part (the iconic Joyful, Joyful, we adore thee!); hear...
08/14/2026

Join us for a hymn-filled service. We’ll learn a new song part by part (the iconic Joyful, Joyful, we adore thee!); hear from a couple people about their favorite hymn; be introduced to the stories behind a few hymns (like our Brethren favorite Move in our midst!); and enjoy an Old-fashioned Hymn Sing in place of the message on this August summer day!

In May 2025, the Ulrichs took a group of Bethany and ESR students, alumni, and friends to Greece for a tour entitled, "J...
08/14/2026

In May 2025, the Ulrichs took a group of Bethany and ESR students, alumni, and friends to Greece for a tour entitled, "Journey with Paul." Dan taught lessons each day to the group of 30+ people, and Paula led the group in devotions and singing (and oh, the singing!). The group enjoyed fabulous Greek food in idyllic settings, and visited places like the Acropolis and Agora in Athens; the beautiful seaside town of Nafplio; Corinth and Delphi; the towering monasteries of Meteora; and more! Dan and Paula will share about this special trip with photos -- and their hope to possibly return for another tour in 2028.

Miriam Erbaugh, recent alumna of Manchester University, will be presenting an overview of her undergraduate senior Honor...
08/07/2026

Miriam Erbaugh, recent alumna of Manchester University, will be presenting an overview of her undergraduate senior Honors Thesis titled: "Justifications for Genocide: The Evolution of Dehumanizing Language in Legitimizing Mass Murder." This work, which is the culmination of her studies in Peace Studies, Political Science, and Philosophy and Religious Studies, explores how language shapes our conceptualization of others' humanity, and particularly explores whether there is a correlation between increased use of dehumanizing language and increased genocidal violence against a particular population. Miriam also attends Manchester Church of the Brethren with her family, including her grandmother, Nan Erbaugh, who graduated from Bethany with Pastor Paula. Please come to learn what Miriam will share with us on this very important, relevant topic!

Rebecca Raphael describes this scripture as a proof-text for universal design learning, a frame-work that gives attentio...
08/06/2026

Rebecca Raphael describes this scripture as a proof-text for universal design learning, a frame-work that gives attention to the diverse needs, strengths, and preferences of every-body. When God gathers the exiles from “faraway lands,” bringing them back home, God puts accommodations in place so that everybody will make it – those who cannot see or walk and women who are great with child or about to give birth and people who are very old. This scripture invites the church to ask, “In our efforts to be inclusive, are we accessible and meeting the needs of everyone?”

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