Disciples and The United Church of Canada celebrate full communion
On Oct. 6, 2019, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, The United Church of Canada and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will celebrate an agreement literally decades in the making. The Full Communion...
View ArticleEcumenical group reacts to steep reduction in immigration limits
Note: The 2019 General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) addressed this issue in the form of an emergency resolution, GA 1935-Concerning Steep Reductions in Overall Refugee...
View ArticleOregon congregation works to build affordable housing on church property
Five years ago, members of neighboring congregations in Portland, OR – St. Johns Community Church (Disciples of Christ) and University Park United Methodist Church – began looking for ways to better...
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Disciples participate in commemoration of 400th anniversary
The National Council of Churches‘ Christian Unity Gathering spent Oct. 15 in Hampton, VA, observing a day of remembrance and lament. This year marks the 400th anniversary of African captives arriving...
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Pacific Southwest congregation honored for homeless ministry work
Submitted by Rev. Rebecca Littlejohn Since 2002, Vista La Mesa Christian Church, in east San Diego County, CA, has opened their doors to neighbors struggling with homelessness for two weeks or more...
View ArticleDisciples Seminary Foundation announces search for interim president
Announcement of Search Process for DSF Interim President and Job Description The Disciples Seminary Foundation Board of Trustees has begun the search process for the position of Interim President. The...
View ArticleIllinois/Wisconsin region uses Healthy Congregations model to encourage...
Nearly 20 years ago, Rev. Scott Woolridge, associate regional minister for transformation in the Illinois/Wisconsin region, took his first workshop to help Disciples wanting to change how their...
View ArticleWorld Convention opens search for executive director
Submitted by World Convention Executive Director Position Opening World Convention is beginning the process of seeking an Executive Director. Under the direction and guidance of our multinational Board...
View ArticleUpper Midwest region hosts youth camp at Standing Rock reservation
Rev. Dr. Laurie Pound Feille, senior minister at First Christian Church in Minneapolis, first visited the Standing Rock reservation (stretching over 3,500 miles in North and South Dakota) in November...
View ArticleJoin the conversation about a long-standing injustice
From the United Church of Canada What is the Doctrine of Discovery? The Doctrine of Discovery, a legal framework that justified European imperial ventures around the world, including the colonization...
View ArticleDisciples invited to Ecumenical Advocacy Days, April 24-27
Since 2003, people of faith from all traditions and walks of life have gathered to learn, worship, and speak out, on issues that impact us all, at Ecumenical Advocacy Days (EAD). This year’s event is...
View ArticleNBC to feature Chalice Press author in kick off of weekly faith series
Submitted by Chalice Press A Chalice Press author gaining national recognition for sharing her story of forgiving the white supremacist who murdered her mother and two cousins will be profiled on NBC’s...
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Bring global perspectives to your congregation
from Global Ministries The world is smaller than ever before. What happens to our neighbors all over the world matters to us. We are all part of one human family – all God’s children no matter where we...
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Disciples invited to June 20 Moral March on Washington
“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and...
View Article“Rejoice?”: reflection from Green Chalice
Submitted by Rev. Carol Devine, Minister of Green Chalice Rejoice? The last decade was the hottest on record and included an unprecedented number of deadly hurricanes, floods, superstorms, and fires....
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Update on mission co-workers of Global Ministries
Witnessing in the time of COVID-19: An update on Global Ministries Mission Co-workers provided by Global Ministries staff The COVID-19 public health emergency continues to change and evolve each day,...
View ArticleVirginia congregation’s Community Health Faith Nurse ministry provides...
For Linda Manns, RN, MSN, and Loudon Avenue Christian Church in Roanoke, VA, health care is a vital aspect of ministry. In 1989, Manns, a community health nurse, started offering blood pressure...
View Article“Rejoice?”: reflection from Green Chalice
Submitted by Rev. Carol Devine, Minister of Green Chalice Rejoice? The last decade was the hottest on record and included an unprecedented number of deadly hurricanes, floods, superstorms, and fires....
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Update on mission co-workers of Global Ministries
Witnessing in the time of COVID-19: An update on Global Ministries Mission Co-workers provided by Global Ministries staff The COVID-19 public health emergency continues to change and evolve each day,...
View ArticleVirginia congregation’s Community Health Faith Nurse ministry provides...
For Linda Manns, RN, MSN, and Loudon Avenue Christian Church in Roanoke, VA, health care is a vital aspect of ministry. In 1989, Manns, a community health nurse, started offering blood pressure...
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