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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.
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Former Arizona regional minister dies
Rev. Dr. Gail F. Davis died at his home in Spokane, WA, on Oct. 22, 2015. He was associate regional minister in the Northwest Region from 1989-1992 and regional minister in Arizona from 1992-1997. He is survived by his wife, Eva, and other family members. More information |
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Webinar: A Call to End Solitary Confinement
This webinar is the third in a series focused on congregational and general church involvement in prison and jail issues.
Thursday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m. EST
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Refugee emphasis weekend coming
Mark your calendars for Sunday, Nov. 15 - or anytime during the weekend - to show your support for refugees! Stay tuned for resources from Disciples Refugee & Immigration Ministries to help your congregation highlight the needs and contributions of refugees in the U.S. and around the world. For more information, contact: sstanley@dhm.disciples.org, or call 202-957-7826.
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Kids to Kids: Syrian Refugees
Our latest Kids to Kids project helps kids understand more about the Syrian refugee crisis and how to show God's love through hands-on mission:
- Help understanding what "refugee" means
- Information on Syria
- Basic human rights
- Books to read
- Missions ideas
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Eureka College program opens applications
By Bruce Fowlkes, chaplain The Disciples Leadership Program (DLP) at Eureka College is awarded to first-time freshmen based on leadership, service and academic excellence, and the commitment to explore during college a life of faith-based servant leadership. Seminary-bound students interested in our pre-ministry track are encouraged to apply, but all qualified DOC students of any major and vocational aspiration with exceptional leadership and service will be equally considered. DLP Fellows receive full tuition plus two on-site mentorships exploring service and vocation anywhere in the world, a $6,000 combined stipend for travel-related expenses. The DLP is a top-tier scholarship at the college, and is awarded to only two candidates per year with the academic preparation to maintain a 3.0 or better in college. (Qualified students are also encouraged to apply for the Reagan Leadership Program. Go to www.eureka.edu for more information.) For more information contact Chaplain Bruce Fowlkes at bfowlkes@eureka.edu, or call (309) 467-6429, or go to www.eureka.edu/admissions/doc
Review of DLP Applications begins Dec. 1.
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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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