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First ecumenical baptism conference held in Jamaica
 A three-day consultation took place involving representatives from six different "believers baptism" church traditions to share their understandings and practices of baptism and to explore how their thinking has changed in light of the emerging theological convergence on baptism and growing ecumenical encounter over the past 30 years. This was the first time such a gathering has taken place, and thus represents an historic moment in the life of these traditions.
The initiative for the consultation grew out of the annual meeting of Secretaries of Christian World Communions in 2012, which noted fresh thinking and official agreements around the mutual recognition of baptism between churches who practice "infant baptism" and those who have practiced "believers baptism" have been observed. Read full story
Colorado Disciple in World Council of Churches peace program
By Sandra Cox, World Council of Churches
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Nestor Gomez Morales, right, with his fellow travelers.
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Justice and peace is the commitment to construct and create new possibilities for life, says Nestor Gomez Morales, who worships at a congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Denver, United States. It entails not only hope for all living creatures, he explains, but a promise to work for the dignity and human rights of those who are suffering.
Nestor, originally from Colombia, relates injustice to his fight for the dignity and rights of undocumented immigrants. Growing up in the violence of a narcotics trafficking city where civilians were routinely killed in cross-fire made him sensitive to suffering and oppression. Read full story
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This just in!
 Plans are in progress for a General Assembly dinner on July 22 featuring the Rev. Dr. William Barber II as speaker.
Dr. Barber is the pastor of Greenleaf Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and leader of North Carolina's Moral Monday movement. He has been profiled by media as disparate as Bill Moyers and Mother Jones. His also author of 2014's Forward Together published by Chalice Press.
Watch the General Assembly Facebook page, Twitter and Disciples News Service for a link to buy tickets when they become available. |
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New U.S. immigration programs help Disciples
When President Obama announced his Executive Actions on Immigration last November, many Disciples listened intently to learn about their own futures. Under the new programs, certain undocumented parents and young people will receive temporary relief from deportation (deferred action) and work permits.
Get the latest from Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel:
Legal Resources in English
Recursos Legales en Espanol
Representación Legal Gratuita para Pastores
Si usted es un/a pastor/a a quien le interesa la acción ejecutiva, llame a la abogada de los Discípulos de Cristo al 317-289-1407. La abogada proveerá representación legal gratuita a los pastores discípulos que cumplan con los requisitos del programa DAPA. Toda consulta es confidencial.
Free legal representation for pastors
If you are a Disciples pastor who is interested in executive action, please call Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel at 317-289-1407. Legal Counsel will provide free legal representation to Disciples pastors who qualify for the DAPA program. All consultations are confidential.
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Brite, TCU host Ministers Week
On Feb. 9-12, 2015 Brite Divinity School and Texas Christian University will host Ministers Week 2015. This year marks Brite Divinity School's 100th anniversary and the insight expressed by Rev. Carey Morgan in his dedication address remains as true today as it did on Feb. 9, 1915, "The preacher must know the age in which he [or she] lives, because while the gospel is always the same, the church is a part of the age and is profoundly influenced by it."
The age has certainly changed and, as is inherent in any new surroundings, both challenges and exciting opportunities exist for the 21st century church. No clear, certain map can guide us to the future, only waymarks pointing to the near horizon. Join us as together we explore through preaching, lectures, and short talks by fellow clergy glimpses into the cultural landscape and how some faith communities are finding new ways to be Christ's transforming presence in the world. For more information or to register, please visit www.brite.edu/mw Registration is free.
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Tennessee town's first black church in history book
Kentucky Disciples part of ecumenical MLK celebration for 25 years and counting
Kentucky Disciples part of Ashland ecumenical service
Disciple keynotes Connecticut MLK celebration
Brite Divinity, University Christian part of Fort Worth welcome of MLK Jr. in 1959
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Former editor of The Disciple dies
Jim Merrell, former editor of The Disciple magazine died Jan. 19. His memorial service will be at Affton Christian Church in St. Louis on Friday, Jan. 30, at 5:00 pm with visitation from 3:00 to 5:00 that same day. The funeral home is Bopp Funeral Home in Kirkwood, MO.
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The NBA XPLOR residency continues to accept applications for the 2015-2016 program with a third round deadline of Feb. 8. For the second year of the XPLOR program, Residents will be able to live and serve in communities such as East Dallas (TX), San Francisco-Oakland Bay Area (CA), Tucson-Marana (AZ), Quad Cities (IA), and Memphis (TN). The three current sites will also continue to host Residents in North Hollywood/Los Angeles (CA), St. Louis (MO), and Hiram-Mantua (OH). Find out more
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Brite Divinity School hosts Ministers Week, Fort Worth, Feb. 9-12
Christian Churches Together conference on immigrant faith communities, Houston, Feb. 10-13
Winter Talk 2015: Indigenous Languages Lost and Found, Tulsa, Feb. 9-11
Hope Partnership's Leadership Academy, Indianapolis IN,
Feb. 23-27 (Register by Jan. 26!)
Black Ministers Retreat, Mar 3-5, Montgomery, AL
Christmount/Lexington Theological Seminary Annual Elders and Deacons Workshop
March 6 - 7 (Register by Feb. 25)
Children Worship & Wonder Story Teller Training, Germantown TN, Mar 6-8
Dare to Lead, Kansas City, Mar 7 or 8
Children Worship & Wonder Story Teller Training, Guyton GA, Mar.13-15
Progressive Youth Ministry conference, Chicago,
Mar. 19-21
Pacific School of Religion "Come & See! Prospective Student Event", Berkeley, CA
Mar. 20-21
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