Quick Links
Agenda ♦Conference Book ♦Childcare ♦Business Session Registration
♦ Bible Study Information♦ Worship Service Information ♦Question Submission

56th Annual District Conference
October 10-11, 2025
Moderator, Adam Ulm invites you to participate in the upcoming District Conference this October. Our worship service will take place at Spring Creek Church of the Brethren in Hershey, PA on October 10. The business session will once again be in the KAV at Elizabethtown College on October 11.
One Faith. One Lord. One Baptism
Ephesians 4:1-6
Please read the latest articles from Adam in our recent Newsletters:
March/April: Theme
May/June: Logo Explanation

District Conference Events

Delegate Briefing
Tuesday, September 16; 6:30pm, Online
Link for briefing can be found above in the quick links or below. It will be emailed directly to those registered for the Business Session, and will be sent out through our publications. District Leadership will provide background and review the business items as well as provide a time for delegates to ask questions regarding those business items.

Bible Study
Online
Please join us for a District wide Bible Study led by Sara Haldeman-Scarr, Interim Pastor of Ambler Church of the Brethren. Sara will have a study focused on the theme of Conference. All are welcome, even if not attending other events. Let us gather as one. A Zoom link will be posted above in the quick links or below when available. It will be emailed to those registered for the Business session as well as included in our publications.

Worship Service
Friday, October 10; 7pm, In Person or Online
Open to All, no registration needed. Join us at Spring Creek CoB as Selma Gamboa (Maranatha at Lancaster CoB) preaches and we recognize ministry activity of the year. Spanish interpretation available for those in attendance. Link will be posted above and emailed to those registered for the business session). Directions.
Business Session
General Information
Saturday, October 11: Business Session, Elizabethtown College, The KAV, Brossman Commons
8:15am - 4:30pm: Registration Required. There is a limit of 200 people in attendance.
Join us for a day of information, learning and sharing! In addition to voting on business and hearing updates, you will participate in table discussions regarding ANE Ministries.
Start your day with a complimentary buffet breakfast at 7am and visit with representatives from many organizations affiliated with the Church of the Brethren at our Expo available throughout the day!
The afternoon brings insight sessions (see below), a hymn sing, and a time period of guidance and discussion steered by the ANE District Board. We continue to offer an open microphone question and answer time with District Executive, Pete Kontra and Board Chair, Jim Grossnickle-Batterton. You may submit your question now, or ahead of time day of Conference.
Spanish interpretation available.
Directions and Parking:
- Campus Map with Parking; Google Map
- There will be assistance available from the parking lot to the doors for those that need it. Please notify a parking attendance upon arrival.
Details and registration link below or above in the quick links.

Childcare Available
Childcare is available through the District at Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren for a nominal fee. Registration for childcare is required by September 15.

Hosting Opportunity
Consider opening your home to those participating that travel from a long distance. Several attendees need overnight accommodations between the worship service and business session. No need to provide breakfast, it is part of their registration. Contact the office at 717.367.4730 with your interest.