Disciples Leaders Reflect on the World Council of Churches Assembly
Approximately twenty Disciples from the United States and Canada gathered with 5,000 Protestants and Orthodox Christians from all over the world in Karlsruhe, Germany, to engage one another at the...
View ArticleImagine with Me: Global Ecumenism
On today’s episode of Imagine with Me, General Minister and President, Rev. Terri Hord Owens hosts a conversation with Ross Allen, the Disciples representative at the Global Ecumenical Theological...
View ArticleImagine with Me: Global Ministries
On this episode of Imagine with Me, General Minister and President, Rev. Terri Hord Owens speaks with Rev. LaMarco Cable, Co-Executive Global Ministries, President, Division of Overseas Ministries,...
View ArticleGeneral Minister and President responds to the tragedy in Syria and Turkey
Early Monday morning, February 6, 2023, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck in southeastern Turkey and northern Syria. At least 78 aftershocks have been reported, and a second earthquake...
View ArticleChurches for Middle East Peace condemns violence, calls for prayer and...
The following statement was issued Saturday, Oct. 7 by Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) — of which the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ are members — after...
View ArticleChurches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) Implores Restraint, De-escalation of...
Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) issued the following statement on Monday, Oct. 9. The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ are founding members of CMEP. Churches...
View ArticleNCC Statement on Israel and Palestine, and the Current Hostilities
“As he came near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, ‘If you, even you, had only recognized on this day the things that make for peace!’” (Luke 19:41-2a, NRSVUE) Just days ago, the fragile...
View ArticleCampbell scholar to speak for Founder’s Day in virtual lecture
Douglas A. Foster is the author of ‘A Life of Alexander Campbell.’ The book, released in June, is considered the first critical biography of Campbell, founder of the Christian Church (Disciples of...
View ArticleNew online journal up and running
Disciples of Christ Historical Society is pleased to announce the launch of the Journal of Discipliana, an online-only, open access, peer-reviewed journal for original scholarship that explores issues...
View ArticleOGMP announces Director of Communications
The Office of the General Minister and President is pleased to announce that Angelique Jordan Byrd has been appointed as the new Director of Communications, effective January 1, 2024. She has a wealth...
View ArticleGod’s Call to Action against Racism and Poverty in 2024
Christian Leaders from national Christian organizations and prominent churches sent a letter to the White House and Congress to call for action against Racism and Poverty. The letter begins, “As...
View ArticleA Statement of Solidarity with the People and Partners of South Korea
On behalf of Global Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the U.S. and Canada and the United Church of Christ in the U.S., we offer our prayers and support to the churches and...
View ArticleInterfaith Service & Moral Mass Meeting
On January 20, 2025, the Interfaith Service & Moral Mass Meeting: “For Such a Time as This – A Prophetic Response to America’s Defining Moment” will be hosted in person at Healing Cathedral...
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