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SUMMARY:SBC Serve Sunday
DESCRIPTION:SBC Serve Sunday is a specific day for Southern Baptist churches and members to focus on community service\, often tied to Send Relief initiatives\, encouraging tangible acts of compassion like disaster relief (SBDR)\, feeding programs\, or local outreach to share the Gospel through meeting needs\, with dates varying but typically around August. It’s a call to action to live out faith by serving others\, highlighting ministries that help in crises and local needs\, and providing resources for churches to get involved. \nThrough Send Relief\, churches can find the tools they need to jumpstart an impactful\, long-lasting ministry. Learn more about how your church can reach its community through compassion ministry at SendRelief.org.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/sbc-serve-sunday-5/2026-08-09/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T194627Z
UID:36342-1786838400-1787529599@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:LovePASJ Impact Funds Week of Prayer and Missions Offering
DESCRIPTION:The LovePASJ Impact Funds Prayer and Offering for Missions gives Baptist Resource Network churches a way to support local ministry. Let’s pray BOLD prayers for a BOLD mission!\nAt the Baptist Resource Network\, we seek to help you accelerate Kingdom movement by helping you take your next step in ministry\, whatever that step may be\, and ultimately\, helping you achieve your next level in ministry. Doing that often requires boldness\, so we are praying for God’s Holy Spirit to embolden us like never before! We believe God has given us everything we need to be bold prayer warriors\, witnesses\, generous givers\, and Christians who love our neighbors well. Let’s boldly confront the pervasive lostness in our region — 14 million people in Pennsylvania and South Jersey — and beyond! Let’s consider how we can observe a bold missional month of prayer\, service\, and evangelism\, seeking first God’s kingdom and His righteousness! \nWhere the Offering Goes\n100% of this offering stays right here in Pennsylvania and South Jersey and supports ministry to our mission field\, most notably in these areas:\n\nChurch Advancement\nChurch Starting and Missions Sending\nCompassion Ministry/Disaster Relief\nNext Gen Mobilization\nPastoral Wellness\n\nDownload resources for your church.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/lovepasj-impact-funds-week-of-prayer-and-missions-offering/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Emphasis,Prayer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Baptist Resource Network":MAILTO:helpdesk@brnunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20260121T181900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T181949Z
UID:37879-1787443200-1787529599@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Global Hunger Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Global Hunger Sunday is a yearly reminder of Southern Baptists’ commitment to supporting the Global Hunger Relief (GHR) fund. This initiative reaches across borders\, addressing hunger relief on a global scale. Through your prayers and generous contributions\, Send Relief—a collaboration of the International Mission Board and the North American Mission Board—becomes more than just a provider of food. One meal at a time\, we become a family of believers addressing not just physical but spiritual hunger (John 6:35). \nGifts on Global Hunger Sunday provide food\, aid\, and the hope of Christ to communities in need. Use the resources below to prepare your church for Global Hunger Sunday! \nDownload resources for your church here.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/37879/2026-08-23/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T100000
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20260114T154402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T154336Z
UID:37619-1788426000-1788429600@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:BRN Corporate Prayer Time
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/brn-corporate-prayer-time-6/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:BRN Staff Event,Prayer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Baptist Resource Network":MAILTO:helpdesk@brnunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20260115T174327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T174327Z
UID:37714-1788739200-1788825599@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:The BRN office will be closed in observance of Labor Day. The BRN joins churches in thanking God for the gift of work\, praying for strength and rest for all workers\, and remembering those who are seeking or unable to find work.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/labor-day/
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20250917T210824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T194339Z
UID:36344-1789257600-1789948799@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:LovePASJ Impact Funds Week of Prayer and Missions Offering (alternate week)
DESCRIPTION:The LovePASJ Impact Funds Prayer and Offering for Missions gives Baptist Resource Network churches a way to support local ministry. Let’s pray BOLD prayers for a BOLD mission!\nAt the Baptist Resource Network\, we seek to help you accelerate Kingdom movement by helping you take your next step in ministry\, whatever that step may be\, and ultimately\, helping you achieve your next level in ministry. Doing that often requires boldness\, so we are praying for God’s Holy Spirit to embolden us like never before! We believe God has given us everything we need to be bold prayer warriors\, witnesses\, generous givers\, and Christians who love our neighbors well. Let’s boldly confront the pervasive lostness in our region — 14 million people in Pennsylvania and South Jersey — and beyond! Let’s consider how we can observe a bold missional month of prayer\, service\, and evangelism\, seeking first God’s kingdom and His righteousness! \nWhere the Offering Goes\n100% of this offering stays right here in Pennsylvania and South Jersey and supports ministry to our mission field\, most notably in these areas:\n\nChurch Advancement\nChurch Starting and Missions Sending\nCompassion Ministry/Disaster Relief\nNext Gen Mobilization\nPastoral Wellness\n\nDownload resources for your church.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/lovepasj-impact-funds-week-of-prayer-and-missions-offering-alternate-week/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Emphasis,Prayer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Baptist Resource Network":MAILTO:helpdesk@brnunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T113000
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20260114T215806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T220212Z
UID:37644-1789551000-1789558200@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:BRN Directors' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/brn-directors-meeting-30/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barry Whitworth":MAILTO:execdir@brnunited.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20260114T223449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T223449Z
UID:37661-1789563600-1789570800@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Accelerant Session
DESCRIPTION:Collaborative planning with BRN directors
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/accelerant-session-17/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:BRN Staff Event,Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Baptist Resource Network":MAILTO:helpdesk@brnunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20231215T170257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T170257Z
UID:37889-1789776000-1789862399@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Children's Mission Day
DESCRIPTION:WMU launched Children’s Missions Day in 2008 to move children in grades 1–6 out of their churches and into their communities to do missions. The goal is for children’s groups to create projects that meet needs in their own communities. \nChildren’s Missions Day (CMD) has been going strong ever since\, with people in communities across the United States hearing about and experiencing the love of Jesus because children’s groups are going beyond simply learning about missions to actively participating in missions. \nDownload resources for your church. \n 
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/childrens-mission-day-2/2026-09-19/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20250917T160804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T152315Z
UID:36288-1790328600-1790434800@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Campus Missionary Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:The BRN Next team will be hosting a Campus Missionary Learning Community (CMLC) Sept. 25-26\, 2026. The location will be announced at a later date. More details to come!
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/campus-missionary-learning-community-2/
LOCATION:TBA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training/Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="BRN Next":MAILTO:nextgenministry@brnunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20240501T160401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T160401Z
UID:37895-1790467200-1790553599@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Caring Well Sunday
DESCRIPTION:To make our churches safe from abuse\, we must be proactive. Developing policies and procedures ahead of time\, training and educating staff and volunteers\, as well as partnering with abuse experts will set your church up well to be a safe place for your community. Here are five essential action steps you can implement to care well for survivors of abuse. \n1. Train:\nStatistics tell us 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys (though many believe this is much higher) are sexually abused before they turn 18. Only a small percentage of these victims ever reveal their abuse. Church leaders must help our churches understand that the mission to prevent sexual abuse and our response to it is a clear and compelling gospel issue. \n2. Screen:\nIn order to make your church safe from abuse\, it is critical to implement a thorough screening process for anyone who will have access to children\, youth\, and vulnerable adults. A careful process ensures that individuals are suitable and compatible with your church’s policies and procedures. \n3. Protect:\nOne of the ways you can protect children\, youth\, and vulnerable adults is by having solid policies and procedures in place at your church. These protect those you are serving while also protecting those that serve them. Once developed\, being intentional about following policies and procedures is imperative for the protection of everyone involved. \n4. Report:\nEvery state has laws identifying those required to report child abuse. Even if you believe you are not legally required to report child abuse in your state\, you are still encouraged to report suspected or known abuse. As followers of Jesus\, we are charged with protecting the vulnerable\, and reporting known or suspected abuse is part of that mandate. \n5. Care:\nAbuse violates the dignity of our God-given image and disrupts our voice\, sense of identity\, and sense of trust and safety in relationships. Our response in supporting survivors of sexual abuse has the opportunity to accurately reflect the mission and character of Jesus Christ. \nTo make your church safe from abuse\, church leaders must become informed about the impact of abuse and how to find the necessary supportive resources to come alongside survivors\, for the sake of the gospel. \nDownload resources for your church.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/caring-well-sunday/2026-09-27/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T100000
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20260114T154402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T154347Z
UID:37620-1790845200-1790848800@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:BRN Corporate Prayer Time
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/brn-corporate-prayer-time-6/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:BRN Staff Event,Prayer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Baptist Resource Network":MAILTO:helpdesk@brnunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20260121T200648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T185730Z
UID:37902-1791072000-1791158399@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Cooperative Program Sunday
DESCRIPTION:The Cooperative Program is Southern Baptists’ unified plan of giving through which cooperating Southern Baptist churches give a percentage of their undesignated receipts in support of their respective state convention and the Southern Baptist Convention missions and ministries. \nView / Download BRN Cooperative Program materials here. \nMore resources are located at sbc.net/cp.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/cooperative-program-sunday-6/2026-10-04/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.brnunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CP-Partnership_04b.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20260114T225602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T152357Z
UID:37670-1791219600-1791234000@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Executive Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Baptist Resource Network is a nonprofit organization governed by an executive board. The board is comprised of 17 persons\, both pastors and lay persons\, who serve in BRN affiliated churches. The BRN has four regions in our servicing territory and there are 4 representatives on the board from each region and one additional representative from the largest region. The board meets corporately at least three times per year to discuss matters pertaining to the BRN and the fulfillment of the BRN’s purpose. This meeting is held at the site of the BRN’s annual business session and gathering.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/executive-board-meeting-13/
LOCATION:TBA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Baptist Resource Network":MAILTO:helpdesk@brnunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20260120T173827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T174503Z
UID:37800-1791244800-1791331199@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:2026 Accelerate Conference
DESCRIPTION:All the information for the 2026 Accelerate Conference will soon be available at acceleratepasj.com.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/2026-accelerate-conference/
LOCATION:Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel\, 4650 Lindle Rd\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference/Seminar,Gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Baptist Resource Network":MAILTO:helpdesk@brnunited.org
GEO:40.2438054;-76.8037045
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20240501T160613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T202405Z
UID:37907-1793491200-1793577599@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Day of Prayer for Persecuted Church
DESCRIPTION:The Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church is an opportunity for individuals and churches across the Southern Baptist Convention to unite in prayer for our brothers and sisters around the world who are persecuted for their faith. When we pray for persecuted believers\, God uses their witness to inspire gospel transformation among the lost. \nWill you join us in praying? \nDownload resources for your church.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/day-of-prayer-for-persecuted-church/2026-11-01/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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ORGANIZER;CN="International Mission Board":MAILTO:info@imb.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T103000
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20260114T163712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T163712Z
UID:37625-1793784600-1793788200@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:BRN Corporate Prayer Time
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/brn-corporate-prayer-time-7/2026-11-04/
LOCATION:BRN HUB\, 4620 Fritchey Street\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Baptist Resource Network":MAILTO:helpdesk@brnunited.org
GEO:40.3011138;-76.813605
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20260115T161729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T163749Z
UID:37691-1793786400-1793804400@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Team BRN Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/team-brn-meeting-10/2026-11-04/
LOCATION:BRN HUB\, 4620 Fritchey Street\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17109\, United States
CATEGORIES:BRN Staff Event,Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Baptist Resource Network":MAILTO:helpdesk@brnunited.org
GEO:40.3011138;-76.813605
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20260121T204410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T204410Z
UID:37923-1794096000-1794182399@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Orphans and Widows Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Orphan and Widow Sunday reminds us to align our hearts with the call to practice true religion (James 1:27)\, caring for orphans and widows. Here are three ways a believer can be mindful of them throughout the year. \nBe Near to the Brokenhearted\nScripture tells us clearly that God is close to the brokenhearted (Ps. 34:18). So\, those of us who choose to imitate Christ know that being Christlike means that we should be close to the brokenhearted as well\, and this includes caring for orphans and widows in our communities. The local church has the profound opportunity to be near to the brokenhearted over a long period of time. Whereas it is hard for one individual to carry the weight of being near all the time\, there is strength and stability when a group of people dedicate themselves to those who are suffering\, whether to widows in our communities or children placed in foster care. \nMake Service a Way of Life\nWhen we look at Scripture\, it is undeniable that serving those in need is a critical part of the believer’s life. And so\, we don’t merely give lip service to orphans and widows this Sunday\, we find ways to serve them throughout the year and practice the biblical call to a lifestyle of service. \nCover Them in Prayer\nIn addition\, prayer should always undergird our care for the widow and orphan. Prayer is never an empty sentiment in the believer’s life. Instead\, it’s a powerful tool to advance God’s Kingdom in our world\, and so we pray big and audacious prayers over the orphaned and widowed. We pray boldly\, “Thy Kingdom come\,” with all its restoration and redemption\, “on this earth as it is in heaven.” \nA Prayer for Orphan and Widow Sunday\nGod\, we thank You that You are a Father to the fatherless and near to the brokenhearted. Open our eyes to see the needs of orphans and widows around us\, and teach us to love them not only with words\, but through faithful action and prayer. Strengthen your Church to draw near with compassion and to reflect the hope of Christ in our communities and around the world\, so that orphans and widows may experience your steadfast love through the care of Your people. In Jesus’ name\, Amen. \nDownload resources for your church.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/orphans-and-widows-sunday-5/2026-11-08/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20260120T171033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T171033Z
UID:37797-1794906000-1794927600@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:First Steps Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Baptist Resource Network is excited to host a welcoming First Steps Gathering for church leaders (pastors and staff) who are new to their churches and for newly affiliated churches. This event will help you discover your first steps as partners with the Baptist Resource Network. Please join us on November 17 at the BRN Hub in Harrisburg for this special gathering! \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/first-steps-gathering-5/
LOCATION:BRN HUB\, 4620 Fritchey Street\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Baptist Resource Network":MAILTO:helpdesk@brnunited.org
GEO:40.3011138;-76.813605
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=BRN HUB 4620 Fritchey Street Harrisburg PA 17109 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4620 Fritchey Street:geo:-76.813605,40.3011138
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20260114T223449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T223449Z
UID:37662-1795006800-1795014000@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Accelerant Session
DESCRIPTION:Collaborative planning with BRN directors
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/accelerant-session-17/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:BRN Staff Event,Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.brnunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Accelerant-Sessions-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Baptist Resource Network":MAILTO:helpdesk@brnunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20260115T175023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T175023Z
UID:37717-1795651200-1795823999@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:The BRN office will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.  We join our churches in expressing gratitude for our lives\, blessings\, families\, and God’s provision and praying for those around us who have need.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/thanksgiving/
CATEGORIES:Holiday
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.brnunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Thanksgiving.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20241212T184718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T184718Z
UID:37918-1795910400-1796601599@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Week of Prayer for International Missions and Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
DESCRIPTION:Week of Prayer for International Missions\nSouthern Baptists observe a Week of Prayer for International Missions each year before the annual Lottie Moon offering emphasis. Will you join your heart with others to pray for missionaries around the world who are faithfully sharing the gospel? \nLottie Moon Christmas Offering®\nEvery year\, Southern Baptist churches collect an offering to send and support missionaries to be steadfastly present among those who have never heard the gospel. 100% of the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® enables gospel transformation among the unreached. \nIn 1873\, Lottie Moon was appointed as a missionary to China. She spent nearly 40 years sharing the gospel with love\, courage\, and unwavering faith. \nHer letters home inspired churches to pray and give\, leading to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions. Today\, this offering supports missionaries and helps take the life-transforming message of Jesus to the nations. \nLet’s honor her legacy by praying and giving so others can hear the hope of the gospel. \nDownload resources for your church.  \nPhoto courtesy of IMB.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/week-of-prayer-for-international-missions-and-lottie-moon-christmas-offering-2/2026-11-29/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis,Prayer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.brnunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Lottie-Moon.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="International Mission Board":MAILTO:info@imb.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T113000
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20260114T215806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T220222Z
UID:37645-1797413400-1797420600@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:BRN Directors' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/brn-directors-meeting-30/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.brnunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BRN-Directors-Meeting_Zoom.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Barry Whitworth":MAILTO:execdir@brnunited.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270102
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20260115T180038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T180038Z
UID:37720-1798070400-1798847999@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Christmas and New Year Holidays
DESCRIPTION:The BRN office will be closed in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays. We join our churches in celebrating Jesus’ birth\, giving thanks for God’s blessings\, seeking peace\, joy\, and hope\, and asking for guidance and spiritual growth in the year ahead. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/christmas-and-new-year-holidays/
CATEGORIES:Holiday
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.brnunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Christmas.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270208
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20251211T152948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T152948Z
UID:37808-1801958400-1802044799@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:George Liele Church Planting\, Evangelism and Missions Sunday
DESCRIPTION:George Liele Church Planting\, Evangelism and Missions Sunday is an annual Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) event\, planned this year on Sunday\, February 1\,  celebrating African American and Black missionary pioneers\, such as: \n\nGeorge Liele\, who many acknowledge as the first overseas missionary from the United States in 1782.\nLott Carey organized African American missions in the 1800s.\nS.M. Lockridge was a faithful preacher of the gospel in the 20th century.\nSid Smith was one of the first African American Southern Baptist denominational leaders in the modern era.\nFred Luter was elected as the first African American president of the Southern Baptist Convention.\n\nGeorge Liele is widely acknowledged as the first overseas missionary from the United States. He was a formerly enslaved man from Georgia who used his freedom to take the good news to the nations. In 1782\, George and his wife\, Hannah\, and their four children left Savannah and landed in Kingston\, Jamaica. The missionary couple worked hard and faced many trials. By 1814\, there were around 8\,000 Baptists in Jamaica. This number included enslaved\, freedmen and some whites. As a result of Liele’s ministry\, there were over 20\,000 believers in 1832. We want to be sure the legacy of George Liele is remembered and shared. That’s why the IMB developed downloadable resources that you can share with your church\, small groups and friends. You’ll find videos\, a Black Church Missions brochure\, information about George Liele’s life and ministry and a missionary prayer guide. We hope these resources will be helpful as you plan\, promote and recognize this special emphasis Sunday at your church. \nYou can find these resources and learn more about George Liele by visiting imb.org/george-liele. Perhaps you will want to share this incredible video with your church about the first church George Liele planted in Jamaica. \n \nMark your calendar and plan to recognize Sunday\, Feb. 1\, 2026\, as George Liele Church Planting\, Evangelism and Missions Sunday. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Quintell Hill\, Black/Multi-Ethnic Network Strategist\, International Mission Board\, at info@imb.org.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/george-liele-church-planting-evangelism-and-missions-sunday-5/2027-02-07/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.brnunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/George-Liele-Promotional-Slide-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="International Mission Board":MAILTO:info@imb.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270301
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20241211T204714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T204424Z
UID:37806-1803772800-1803859199@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Racial Reconciliation Sunday
DESCRIPTION:“For he is our peace\, who made both groups one and tore down the dividing wall of hostility. In his flesh\, he made of no effect the law consisting of commands and expressed in regulations\, so that he might create in himself one new man from the two\, resulting in peace. He did this so that he might reconcile both to God in one body through the cross by which he put the hostility to death” (Ephesians 2:14-16 CSB). \n\nWe are committed to upholding the human dignity of every individual and advancing the cause of racial reconciliation. The gospel\, at its core\, is a message of reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:18-21)\, in which we are called to love one another (1 John 4:20-21) since “Christ is all and in all” (Col. 3:11). \nThe Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) has created resources for Racial Reconciliation Sunday that are available to all SBC churches. These free\, downloadable resources include: a bulletin insert\, prayer guide\, and graphics. Access these resources here.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/racial-reconciliation-sunday-6/2027-02-28/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.brnunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/tim-mossholder-zs-PAgqgenQ-unsplash.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270315
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20241211T205129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T205129Z
UID:37811-1804982400-1805068799@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Church Planting Emphasis Day
DESCRIPTION:Church planting isn’t just a ministry for individual church planters—it’s a ministry for the whole Church. Send Network is a partnership of people just like you—churches and church planters—planting churches everywhere for everyone. The Baptist Resource Network is dedicated to helping church planters and partnering churches make a difference through starting new churches in new places and among people groups throughout the region.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/church-planting-emphasis-day-2/2027-03-14/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.brnunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/send-network-pasj-prayer.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270329
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20260120T180046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T180046Z
UID:37814-1806192000-1806278399@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Easter
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/easter-7/2027-03-28/
CATEGORIES:Holiday
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.brnunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Happy-Easter-BRN-Family_03.gif
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270405
DTSTAMP:20260605T180121
CREATED:20260120T180848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T180848Z
UID:37819-1806796800-1806883199@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Baptism Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Today is the day Southern Baptists are setting aside as Baptism Sunday this year! \nChurches are encouraged to call their people to respond to the gospel\, celebrate professions of faith in response to evangelism and encourage new believers to take their next step in their walk with Jesus. \nHere are some helpful tips and resources for churches as they begin planning for the event\, as well as some commonly asked questions about baptism. \nChurches are also encouraged to  use the hashtag #FillTheTank on social media to share video/photographs from their services\, so the Southern Baptist family can celebrate with them! \nLet’s anticipate great things from God on Baptism Sunday!  \nFor more information\, email  evangelism@namb.net.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/baptism-sunday-7/2027-04-04/
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.brnunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/RestoredBaptism_01.jpg
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