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Nestled in the unincorporated area of Elkhart, Indiana, Creekside Church of the Brethren is more than just a place of worship. It’s a beacon of hope and service that’s deeply rooted in community engagement. The heart and soul of this vibrant congregation, Pastor Rosanna McFadden, shares the church’s inspiring story of faith in action.

Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren in Elgin, Illinois, has served its community with compassion for 125 years. Their dedication to living out Christ’s call to care for others shines through all their ministries. We recently spoke with their pastor, Katie Shaw Thompson, about how partnering with the Brethren Mutual Aid Share Fund has amplified their ability to help those in need.

We may not be right down the road, but we are never far away. Whether it be a phone call, an email, or a text, we are available to you. If you would like, we will even do a Zoom Meeting with you! Our clients are not an interruption of our work, but the REASON for our work.

Whatever the future of 2024 brings…the expected, the unexpected, and everything in between, we are here to support you. If we have learned anything in past years, it has been that plans can change, and we can change to fit. At a time when things can feel unmanageable, working together is more important than ever.

The hustle and bustle of December can sometimes feel anything but silent and calm. We rush through the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, buying gifts for loved ones, stringing lights, and hanging garland between baking sugar cookies and last-minute trips to the corner shop.