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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!
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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 (@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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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
Click on link to find out how
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News in the Church Other News |
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Council on Christian Unity names president-elect
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.
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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
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