June 24, 2015

General Assembly justice learning community offers opportunity to connect, consider views

 

The justice learning community is intended to help see the world through another's eyes. Today, Native Americans, First Nations and Alaska Natives are experiencing a level of poverty, substance abuse, domestic violence and Native Youth suicide due to racism at a rate that continues to increase. Disciples now have a historic opportunity to begin turning this tragedy around as we continue to embrace our pro-reconciliation/anti-racism mission priority. The Sacred Hoop congregation in Oklahoma invites participants to join the conversation on Wednesday morning (GCC E162A) to follow up on the 2013 call for study (GA 1324) of the Doctrine of Discovery and learn more. Read Bill Running Wolf's blog post

 

Other workshops in the justice track include another study document from 2013 - Incarceration, Justice and Restoration in the United States (GA 1323) in addition to creation care, human trafficking, hunger and  poverty, refugee issues and more over the course of Tuesday and Wednesday.

 

There is still time to register. Learning communities, meals and events, and amazing worship will begin Saturday night, July 18 as we prepare to SOAR! 

 

You will especially want to be present Monday morning for the launch of Mission First!, a pilot project for Disciples to focus on God's call.

 

Register now!

 

If your circumstances keep you from attending this year, you can donate online to support the event. 
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NBA celebrates completion of first XPLOR cohort

The National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) rejoices with and congratulates the 10 young adults who have completed the 2014-15 NBA XPLOR Residency, having served for 10 months in Hiram-Mantua, OH; St. Louis, MO; or North Hollywood, CA.

 

In keeping with the four cornerstones of NBA XPLOR, Residents committed to living simply in intentional community, engaging in direct service and justice work, participating in Disciples leadership development, and exploring spiritual discernment on vocation. Through their dedicated work, spiritual practices, and exploration this year, these young adults anticipate now exploring calls to social work, early childhood education, community organizing, nursing, ministry,and more. Read full story 

 

 


 

College students and seminarians
We could still use a few more ushers. Fill out the form online for an opportunity to earn up to $25 per session.
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Calling all percussionists!

We are looking to put together a drumming processional for the closing night of General Assembly. If words like "rhythm", "groove" & "beat" are music to your ears, then we'd like to talk to you!  Please contact Adam Kukuk for more info.

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Meals and events
There are a LOT of opportunities to break bread together during the course of General Assembly. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners as well as some social times are planned so you can meet up with friends old and new and learn more about the hosting organization's mission and vision. Sign back into the registration system with your confirmation and password (which was e-mailed to you when you registered) to purchase.
News in the Church                                     Other News

GROUNDBREAKING - Christian Church Homes (CCH) hosted the ground breaking of Hatler May Village, a new senior housing community in Colorado Springs on June 18. Hatler May Village is named after Rev. Gay Hatler, retired minister of First Christian Church, Colorado Springs and Bill May, a retired Air Force officer and Disciples lay member. The two individuals prepared the initial grant which made it possible to build Village at the Bluffs, an affordable senior community in Colorado Springs. Left to right: CCH CEO Don Stump, Nancy May, Widow of Bill May, Dean Phelps, Regional Minister Central Rocky Mountain Region, Rev. Gaylord Hatler, CCH Vice President of Philanthropy John Rodenberg, CCH Vice President of Operations CletisYoung.

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Chalice Hymnal available for order during Summer 2015

After a three-year hiatus, a limited run of Chalice Hymnal is in the works for later this year. However, at least 700 copies of the pew edition need to be ordered by September 7 to carry out the printing.

 

Because this is a limited print run, CBP cannot guarantee that orders placed after Labor Day (September 7) can be filled, so congregations are strongly encouraged to place their order this summer.

 

Orders will be delivered before Advent begins on Nov. 29.  More information

 

 

                    In memoriam 

                      Lewis McPherren

 

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Texas church partners in Charleston remembrance 

 

Arizona church offering sanctuary to potential deportee

 

Disciple leaders send condolences to South Carolina AME churches

 

Texas pastor part of story re: security in churches

 

Virginia church celebrates 95 years

 

Lexington Theological Seminary celebrates 149th commencement

 

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MidAmerica seeks regional minister team member; application deadline Aug. 31 

 

Application process extended to July 3 for National Pastor for Hispanic Ministries

 

Pension Fund search for senior vp/president-elect accepting nominations through June 30 

 

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From the Florida regional newsletter

"We rejoice and give thanks for the generous donation given to the Florida Disciples Camp Scholarship Fund from Wildwood Christian Church (Rev. Linda Yarborough is pastor).  The R.O.M.E.O.'s (Retired Old Men Eating Out) sent a check for $10,600!  Our region is blessed with this awesome generosity, and grateful for the opportunities these funds will provide for our youth and children as they experience the wonder and growth of Camp at The Retreat at Silver Springs (our Regional Church camp & conference center)."

 

Other News and Resources
Events

Biblical Storytelling for Teachers, Christmount,


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
Mid-America Center for Ministry intro ministry course begins 

Aug. 18 

 

Just Women 2015 Bible study available in e-version

 

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

Missouri church feeds kids for the summer

 

Atlanta church one of several honoring Charleston victims with interfaith service

 

New affiliating church sends donation, greetings to Nepal

 

Kansas church serves up pie for dads

 

Missouri church hosts acre of connection

 

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

 
  
  
  
  
  
  
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