June 10, 2015

10 reasons to go to the 2015 

General Assembly

 

10.  You will make a difference for Columbus, whether you crochet a sleeping mat with the youth, donate blood in the exhibit hall or volunteer to package potatoes with local missions. 

 

9.  You will see why Columbus is a terrific place to visit as well as a great place to live.

 

8.  You will have the opportunity to learn about how our Church works and what is new and exciting. 

 

7. You will find out you are not alone by networking with Disciples from across the United States and Canada and meeting faith partners from around the world. Never been to assembly?

 

6.  Did you attend a Disciples-related college or seminary? You will have an opportunity to have a college or seminary reunion during lunch on Monday or Tuesday.  

 

5. You will connect face-to-face with people in ministries  that can help your work in your local congregation.

 

4. You will hear world-class speakers on topics from innovation to faith formation - IN PERSON - in the learning communities.  You'll also have your choice of a variety of Sunday afternoon workshops - all included with your registration.

 

3. You will feel the Spirit flowing among thousands of Disciples gathered for worship  and learn the theme song Soaring, all while singing your heart out in praise.

 

2. You will take the lead in Mission First!, to help set our future  key mission directions for Disciples together.

 

1. You will be inspired to SOAR! Register now!

 

Keep up with the latest news and questions on the Facebook page  and sign up for the weekly e-letters.

 

And if your circumstances keep you from joining us in person, you can support the General Assembly through your online donation.

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Other events prior to the assembly include:

  
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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 (@RevAdamHamiltonon 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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General Nominating Committee
The committee has issued a letter regarding the slate of moderators.
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Take the opportunity to promote General Assembly.
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Worship video submissions needed by June 12
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Reflections on Isaiah 40: Soar!
News in the Church                                     Other News

Council on Christian Unity names president-elect

PaulTche The Board of Directors of the Council on Christian Unity (CCU) is pleased to announce the selection of Rev. Seung Un (Paul) Tche as president-elect of the CCU. Tche will begin his work on Sept. 1, working alongside current president Dr. Robert Welsh, who will retire in 2016.

 

"We had several excellent candidates for the position," said Rev. Kory Wilcoxson, chair of the Search Committee, "but it was clear to us that Paul was the right person for the job. The committee was impressed with his gift of relationship-building, his authenticity, and his personal experience in working fir Christian unity. The Board looks forward to working with Paul as we help CCU move into its next chapter of leadership."

 

Tche has extensive experience in the ecumenical world and a passion for unity across denominations and faiths. He recently completed a six-year term on the CCU Board, including two as chair, so he is intimately familiar with the purpose and vision of CCU.

 

Tche currently serves as pastor of White Oak Pond Christian Church in Richmond, Ky. He has previously served churches in Louisville and Lexington, Ky. Tche, a first-generation immigrant from South Korea, received his Bachelor and Master of Arts in South Korea, and earned his Master of Divinity from Brite Divinity School in Texas.

 

In addition to his work with Disciples, Tche is currently the co-president of the Korean American Ecumenical Network, a consortium of five denominations working for peace on the Korean Peninsula. He has also served as a Disciples representative for the World Council of Churches Ecumenical Consultation on Peace, Justice, and Reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula, and the 10th General Assembly of the World Council of Churches in Busan, South Korea, in 2013.        

In memoriam

 

Mark Parsons

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Family, friends make Tennessee man's dream of full church come true

 

Oklahoma City church enjoys multicultural neighborhood, outreach

 

Kansas City pastor offers idea on 'none's

 

Alabama church to benefit from cabaret professional's concert

 

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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 

 

 

Other News and Resources
Events

Stalcup Lecture with Jose Morales, Dallas, June 14


General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Columbus, Ohio, July 18-22

 

Christmount Mission Camp July 26-31


Biblical Storytelling for Pastors, Christmount, Sept. 15 - 17 

 

Hope Partnership Leadership Academy, Sept. 21-24

 

Gateway to Hope lecture on returning veterans sponsored by Mid-America Center for Ministry, Columbia, MO, Sept. 22

 

Drury University Conference "Subverting the Norm III", Springfield, MO Nov. 5-7

 

Find more events on the calendar hosted by Chalice Press

Resources

Just Women 2015 Bible study available in e-version

 

Toolkit for World Refugee Day June 20

 

Online preaching class starts June 23

 

Refugee resettlement sign-up information 

 

Disciple Women offer flyer on human trafficking 

 

Center for Faith and Giving Measuring What Matters stewardship program available

 

Pacific School of Religion announces Old, New Testament courses and more 

 

Disciples Peace Fellowship offers weekly worship resource 

 

People-to-People Guides for Leaders and Participants 

Ministry in Action

South Joplin (MO) volunteer center gets second life as pantry

 

New Mexico church sends out bike expedition

 

Texas church add Cluckingham Palace to garden

 

Colorado church adopts Beer and Hymns model

 

Indiana church welcomes concert organist

 

Missouri church supports garden workers

 

You can find ways to plug into mission and more through these ministries.....

 
  
  
  
  
  
  
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