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Papal visit brings attention to faith leaders' common concerns
The visit of Pope Francis to the United States has offered an opportunity for faith leaders to highlight the need for an emphasis on care for our common home and the effect the use of natural resources have on the poor, both issues the Disciples' Justice Table have identified as priorities. The pope's encyclical Laudato Si published in May, opened the conversation and other faith leaders are chiming in. On Tuesday, General Minister and President Sharon Watkins participated in a press conference at the National Press Club upon the Pope's arrival that addressed ending hunger by 2030. She will also be joining other faith leaders at the Blessed Tomorrow events at the National Cathedral on Thursday celebrating how Christians can work together more effectively to care for the planet. Also this week: As moderator elect of the National Council of Churches, Dr. Watkins will be attending Witness to Peace, an interreligious event with Pope Francis, at the 9/11 memorial in New York City on Friday at the invitation of the Diocese of Brooklyn. ________
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Call to prayer for Mission First!
 Prayer will be a major part of our preparation for a mighty movement of God. So - Disciples, let us pray! Let's open our spirits to the Spirit of God as we seek to make a difference through Mission First!
Mission First! prompts Disciples to listen for God's call to mission in the 21st century world. It is also a 2-year pilot of a model for identifying shared mission for our entire Church and working in partnership to fulfill it. At the heart of Mission First! are Mission Gatherings which will take place in 2016. All Disciples are invited to participate and share their congregation's particular passion within God's larger mission as well as be inspired to action by the stories of others.
As we prepare and implement Mission Gatherings, let's listen to the Spirit. Let's pray for a shared sense of call within God's larger mission; that we will identify ways to work together that we may never have dreamed of before. Let's seek God's inspiration and leadership as we put God's Mission First! among Disciples. Let us bathe Mission First! in intentional prayer and action.
Be blessed, be inspired, and be moved into action!
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Light a Candle for Children
You can find daily prayers and art from children from now until Children's Sabbath on Oct. 18 at the Light a Candle for Children blog.
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Refugees need your help!
Disciples Refugee & Immigration Ministries (RIM) office has been alerted that high numbers of refugees are arriving in September. Top 10 arrival locations will include: Sacramento, Calif.; Omaha & Lincoln, NE.; Portland, OR.; Minneapolis, MN.; Dallas and Austin, TX; Harrisonburg, VA.; Indianapolis; and Lancaster, PA. (see map) Refugees will include Syrians, Congolese, Nepalese, Bhutanese, Iraqis and others.
RIM, in partnership with Church World Service offices, is collecting Refugee Hospitality Kits of bedding, bath and school supplies, as well as calling for volunteers to do other resettlement tasks such as transportation, helping set up an apartment, or fixing a meal. Visit the RIM website to find out more about these resettlement kits and how you and/or your congregation can help welcome these families. For more information contact Rev. Dr. Sharon Stanley-Rea.
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Young Adult Commission applications accepted
 If you are interested in connecting and empowering Young Adults to engage in the ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), you can fill out an application to serve on the Young Adult Commission. The next term of service begins January of 2016 through December of 2017 and applications are being accepted until Oct. 31, 2015. Go here to see the expectations for those who serve on the committee.
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Tennessee regional minister sought
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Tennessee is seeking an ordained Disciple minister as Regional Minister. A profile and position description are posted on the website. Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015.
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Disciples Women's Endowment Fund
 For information on guidelines and an application, visit the Disciples Women web page. The deadline for applications is Oct. 15. For more information contact Regenia Smith, Ministry Associate for Disciples Women, rsmith@dhm.disciples.org
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Canada seeks regional minister
The Regional Minister is a full-time ministry position serving the congregations and pastors in the three areas of the Christian Church (Disciple of Christ) in Canada (CCIC). The Regional Minister will be accountable to the CCIC Board of Directors and through that body, to the areas and congregations within Canada.
A successful candidate will be an ordained minister with standing in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), or other denomination within Canada and willing to obtain standing in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The Regional Minister will hold at least a master of divinity degree and have five years or more of professional ministry experience with ministerial standing in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Canada. Applications due by Nov. 30, 2015. See additional info
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DHM offers educational grants for Disciples clergy
Applications for 2016 grants will be accepted now through Oct. 31. Grants will be considered for events happening ONLY in the 2016 calendar year. It is applicant's responsibility to ensure application and regional endorsement forms are received before deadline; no exceptions. More info
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You can find ways to plug into mission and more through these ministries.....
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Find out more about Mission First!
General Minister and President Sharon Watkins introduced the Mission First! pilot project at General Assembly. Find out more and sign up for a mission gathering on the Mission First! page. You can also share your stories of mission on the Mission First! Facebook group.
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