Beacon Heights Church of the Brethren

06/12/2026

Parables: there are many ways to interpret them. I feel especially intrigued by this one and what it means about our spiritual health; what we can and cannot do; what we need God to do; and who or what Jesus is. And, psssst – let me share a secret. I’m not satisfied with Jesus’ explanation in Mark. Come along with me to find out why – and to ponder how this story urges us into a deeper relationship with Jesus anyway.

06/11/2026

Join us this Sunday for breakfast and a preview of Annual Conference, which will be here (yes, here) before we know it! Come see what great opportunities are on offer, even if you haven't registered to attend.

06/10/2026

50 years of resilience and resistance!

We filled the library lobby: browsing the timeline, thumbing through decades of t-shirts, greeting old friends, meeting new friends, and eating popcorn as we gathered for the Brethren Mennonite Council for LGBT Interests' 50th Anniversary, May 29-31, 2026.The 50th Anniversary choir had gathered imme...

06/05/2026

https://indianacitizen.org/opposing-firing-squads-protest-at-fort-wayne-firm-follows-strategy-used-against-lethal-injections/

By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen June 5, 2026 The protesters who recently gathered in front of Elevatus Architecture in Fort Wayne were part of a national effort to stop death penalty executions by firing squads by using the same tactics that have successfully disrupted lethal injections. Dea...

05/29/2026

"Do not force me to leave you. Where you go, I will go. Where you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people. Your God will be my God. Where you die, I will die."
Our guest preacher, Deanna Beckner, is the Director of Advancement at Camp Alexander Mack. Join us for a message about Ruth and Naomi.

05/28/2026

Have you ever been to Camp Mack? Are you curious about camp or day-away options? There are great offerings for all ages. Best of all, Beacon Heights offers scholarships to help send our kids to Camp Mack! Join us for a potluck breakfast and wonderful presentation.

05/22/2026

Welcome and Hospitality are a core part of our faith community. In this scripture, God asks the Israelites (and us!) to dig even deeper – expanding our vision of hospitality in new ways. This hospitality is more than having someone over for dinner, or greeting a visitor on Sunday morning (although those are really good things to do!). This is hospitality that becomes part of us and is lived out in our spirit, actions, and words with others and the earth. It’s the kind of hospitality that knows that everything and everyone is connected. It includes compassion, sharing, resting, and justice. And it’s counter-cultural in a society that celebrates hyper-productivity, individualism, and tribalism (of various sorts!). Let’s explore the ways we can encourage one another as God’s servants learning, growing, and stretching ourselves into radical hospitality.

05/21/2026

On Earth Peace has long been supported through the Beacon Heights budget but what is it? Why do we include it as part of our witness every year?

During Meet and Eat this Sunday we will look briefly at its 50 year history and then talk about its current efforts to bring civility, healing, and peace into today’s chaotic world. To get a jumpstart, feel free to explore its website at onearthpeace.org

05/08/2026

Mothers and Fathers do not need to fit into a box (non-binary and transgender parents know that well!). Even so, many of us associate certain character traits with gender. In this service, we’ll contemplate the tender (and traditional) “mothering” side of God – as a God who wipes away tears; gives us refreshing drinks of water and nutritious food; is by our side, cheering us on; calls us her children; and whose face of light and love shines on us. Even Jesus and the Spirit join in – offering us an invitation. Whether our parents and families on earth leave something to be desired – or are even toxic – this vision offers us the best kind of family care!

05/08/2026

In support of moms and families in our community, gather for May 10 Meet & Eat to sign letters for elected officials to get their acts together.
Betsy Kachmar of Bread for the World will join us to discuss ways our state and city can make a healthy home affordable.