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Disciples Women inspired by Woman-to-Woman trip
 When the Woman-to-Woman Worldwide delegation of 2014 met with the Federation of Evangelical Women in Italy, (FDEI) they explained that they, too, are struggling with the number of women who die of all forms of violence and that the numbers in Italy are growing. In 2013, 179 women were killed in Italy due to violence. This is the highest rate in the previous seven years. The number is 14 percent higher than the previous year and equal to one victim every other day. The Protestant women are participating in a campaign to call attention to this issue. These Italian women of faith explained to us how they stand in solidarity with victims of violence, specifically women who have died from violence of all kinds.
Violence against women is an ongoing global issue that includes domestic violence, sexual assault, incest, murder, female infanticide, genital mutilation, dowry death, sexual harassment, discrimination, sex trafficking, abuse, etc. and other less obvious forms like poverty, famine and lack of education. Violence against women is one part of a global human rights issue.
Unfortunately this violence often leads to death. One out of every three women will be abused in their lifetime. UN Women reports that it is difficult to determine real numbers of violence against women because they suspect that less than 14% of women report their most serious abuse to police. Many forms of violence do not have systems where the violence can be reported and in some cultures some forms of abuse are accepted.
The Italian women drape red scarf on a chair at the table (both at meetings and meals) to remember those women who had died due to violence. This campaign is called Posto Occupato (this seat is taken). Read full story
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Disciples of Christ Historical
Society on the move 
Over the past year a number of changes have been happening with the Disciples of Christ Historical Society (DCHS). DCHS sent a letter this week detailing the current status of the ministry including information about the relocation of the archives. Read it here
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Get inspired!
Follow Amy Butler, a leading voice bridging evangelicals and progressives (@PastorAmyTRC), and Adam Hamilton, author of Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture (@RevAdamHamilton) on Twitter for a preview of what you will hear at General Assembly. If you haven't registered yet - do it now!
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Docket download
The General Assembly Program and Business docket is now posted online! Download it from the business page of the General Assembly website.
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Take the opportunity to promote General Assembly.
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Worship video submissions needed by June 12
Click on link to find out how
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 California affordable housing gets major renovation
On Tuesday, May 12, Christian Church Homes (CCH), partners, supporters and residents celebrated the grand re-opening of Westlake Christian Terrace East, a recently renovated 200-unit complex offering affordable housing for low-income seniors. Built in 1968 by CCH, Westlake Christian Terrace East is among the oldest affordable housing communities in Oakland serving low income seniors.
During the two-year extensive renovation, all 200 apartments were upgraded with new bathrooms and kitchens. The $58 million project included improvements to seismic strength, energy efficiency and accessibility, and the construction of 23 additional parking spaces, a computer center and new outdoor seating area. Full story
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NAPAD celebrates events, requests prayers 
Submitted by Executive Pastor Jinsuk Chun
A North American Pacific/Asian Disciples Women Seminarians retreat is occurring from June 3-6 in California. This gathering was created to provide Pacific/Asian Disciples women seminarians the opportunity to have fellowship, share their experiences, and pray for each other. Each participant will have time to reflect, rejuvenate, and make friends. Eight NAPAD women seminarians will join from Chicago, Claremont, Dallas, Indianapolis and Nashville as well as two ecumenical guests in this retreat organized by Soo Yun, NAPAD Women's Minister.
And later in June, the first Chuukese Disciples Youth Rally will happen at the First Christian Church at Rogers, AK, from June 19-21. More than 300 youth are expected from the six Chuukese congregations in Arkansas, Colorado, Hawaii, Missouri, and Texas. They will enjoy their cultural heritage, grow their Christian faith, and have fellowship with one another. Pastor I.S. Phillik, senior pastor of Chuukese Christian Church at St. Joseph, MO, is working to prepare this gathering. The ministry of Hope Partnership is diligently working to support this new Disciples movement among Micronesians.
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Are you a runner?
 Ohio Disciples are organizing a 5K to benefit Camp Christian on Sunday, July 19, at 8 a.m. to allow participants to attend worship afterward. Soaring in the DIRT is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. If you'd like to volunteer, contact Marnie Schultz.
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Refugee advocates meet at White House May 26
Tennessee church being reborn after 100 years
Oklahoma City church thriving after 25 years of neighborhood outreach
Ohio church celebrates 145 years
Volunteers needed at General Assembly
- Monday, 9:00 AM, to help with the Disciples Youth blankets/sleeping mats for the homeless project. Especially need crocheters to teach others. This activity is in the Hyatt~Franklin Ballroom, near the convention center entrance.
- Tuesday, 9:00 AM, origami enthusiast needed to help with the Disciples Youth folding peace crane project. We will be teaching the youth to fold peace cranes. There will also be a 30 minute presentation on Human Trafficking social emphasis project at the beginning of the session. This activity is in the Hyatt~Franklin Ballroom, near the convention center entrance.
- Wednesday to serve as dining room hostesses before, during, and a short time after the Women's Luncheon. This event is in the Hilton.
E-mail odw@dhm.disciples.org or go to the web page for more information
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Pension Fund search for senior vp/president-elect accepting nominations through June 30
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Please note: Correspondence for the Disciples of Christ Historical Society should be sent to 1099 N. Meridian, Ste. 700, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
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Stone-Campbell Journal Conference held in Indy
Biblical scholars and students representing 36 colleges and universities from 16 states and two foreign countries assembled in Indianapolis recently for the fourteenth annual Stone-Campbell Journal (SCJ) Conference, this year sponsored by Hope International University.
The conference, held at East 91st Street Christian Church, featured speakers exploring the theme, "New Testament Explorations: Septuagint, Acts and Paul," along with parallel sessions, study groups and a student paper competition.
Nationally-recognized scholars Dr. Karen Jobes of Wheaton College, Dr. Carl Holladay of Emory University, and Dr. David Matson of Hope International University provided plenary sessions.
The student paper competition recognized three graduate MA/MDiv students and three upper level undergraduate students, plus the winner of the Isaac Errett History Award from the Disciples of Christ Historical Society. Read full story
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