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Former president of historical society, director of Week of Compassion dies
The Rev. Dr. Roland K. Huff passed away September 4, 2014 at the age of 95 after a short illness. Huff was born in Danville, IL, was ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in 1940 and for 20 years served local pastorates in Kansas and Oklahoma, as well in Manchester, England. He met his wife Kitty while they were students at Phillips and they were married in 1940.
In 1958 he joined the national staff of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), with major responsibilities in the area of stewardship which included a stint as director of Week of Compassion and work with Church World Service. He was president of the Disciples of Christ Historical Society from 1973 to 1982. He was also interim regional minister in Michigan from 1986-1987.
Huff graduated with a BA, MA, and BD from Phillips University in Enid, OK. He later received an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, IN.
He is survived by Kitty, his wife of 74 years; daughter Kay Jones and husband Lee of Ira, VT; grandson Lance Jones, his wife, Licenia and their children Lamont and Opal of Ira, VT; granddaughter Krista Jones of Perth, Australia; granddaughter Dante Huff of Calgary, Canada; daughter-in-law Jude McMurry of San Antonio, Texas; sister Miriam Shirts of Sunrise, Arizona, and multiple nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents, two sisters, and his son, Roland Huff Jr.
A celebration of his life was held at the Gables in Rutland, VT, Sept. 8, with subsequent inurnment in the Crematorium at the National City Christian Church in Washington, D.C.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the the Christian Church Foundation, P.O. Box 1986, Indianapolis, IN 46206, or National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC 20005.
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NAPAD celebrates history, ministry Sept. 14-20
 Sadly, this past week Harold Johnson, often called the "Father of NAPAD" passed away, just a week before NAPAD Ministry Week. He initiated the first informal consultation on American Pacific/Asian ministries in 1972 followed by a formal consultation in 1978. He was appointed liaison between Disciples Home Missions and the Asian constituency in 1979. Soon thereafter the General Assembly recognized what was then known as the Asian American Disciples.
David Kagiwada Memorial Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of September and NAPAD Ministry Week following week. This year it falls on Sept.14 and NAPAD Ministry Week from Sept. 14 to 20. Kagiwada was one of the early leaders among North American Pacific/Asian Disciples that came through the Disciples Divinity House at the University of Chicago.Find out more about NAPAD
Texas duc(k)s experiment
 Disciples churches in the Fort Worth/Arlington area are working together to get quacking, er, cracking on a new effort to support college students while they are in the area. Disciples Uniting for College Students (DUCS) are looking to create a database of students who might be attending college in the area and then sharing that info with local churches so they can reach out to the students. This initial effort is for students attending school in Fort Worth, Arlington, Weatherford, Waco and Wichita Falls. The churches kicked off the school year with a picnic at the Trinity Park duck pond (imagine that!) that featured food (of course), a bocce tournament and yard darts.
"We are hoping that this might serve as a model for other clusters of Disciples churches near colleges," said Rev. Rob Morris of Ridglea Christian Church. If you want to collaborate or consider instituting a similar effort, contact rob@ridgleachristian.org
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Free webinar: When Disaster Strikes Your Community - How your organization can prepare and help others
2-3 p.m. (Eastern)
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Join Church World Service during National Preparedness Month to learn practical ways your congregation or organization can prepare itself for disaster - and prepare to help your community recover, too! The webinar will be led by Amy Gopp of CWS and Brandon Gilvin of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)'s Week of Compassion, coeditors of the valuable resource guide Help and Hope: Disaster Preparedness and Response Tools for Congregations, available from Chalice Press.
Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register
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 Region takes training, conversations outside At the invitation of the Leader Development Commission of Partnership Ministries, DOC and UCC congregations in Montana and Northern Wyoming will gather in public spaces this fall so they can experience being church outside the building. At these Fall Harvest Tables held in various locations, a no-host meal will be followed by stories from churches who have moved their ministry from the sanctuary to the public square. Then, congregations will be given tools to help them assess needs and resources in their own communities. Ron Greene, Leader Development chair says, "Just show up, order your food, and then watch for Jesus to join us at table!" |
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Moving accomplished
The general ministries located at 130 E. Washington in Indianapolis are settling in at 1099 N. Meridian (Ste. 700). Phone numbers and e-mails will remain the same. Only the physical address
changed. Post office boxes will remain the same except for the Pension Fund. The Pension Fund mailing address will be changing. Check the website for updates.
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