June 15, 2016
Chicken (coops) on a mission 
submitted by Rev. Chuck Blaisdell
 
Many of us take for granted a short trip to a grocery store where we find an abundance of fruit, vegetables, meats and various protein sources. A short trip to a grocery store is not possible for many Native Americans who live on the reservations, and once they arrive the amount of fruits, vegetables, and protein sources are lacking. This compounded by the poverty on the reservations means diets are filled with sweets and carbohydrates, which helps lead to obesity and diabetes.
 
After several years of discussion, dreaming and planning, the Mission and Outreach Committee, led by chair Nancy May and staffed by Don Sarton, associate minister of mission and stewardship, partnered One Nation Walking Together, a Colorado Springs endeavor devoted to assisting Native American families, in designing, building, and transporting chicken coops, chickens and supplies to the Navajo reservation in Northern New Mexico.
 
Eleven members of First Christian Church, including men, women and two teenage young men, spent their Memorial weekend near Shiprock, New Mexico, erecting two chicken coops that were built in Colorado Springs, and transported by truck. Members of the group also measured windows in Navajo families' homes and beautiful curtains and drapes were made on-location for these families. Read more

General Minister and President Sharon Watkins shares thoughts on Orlando and Charleston


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Unity not Uniformity
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News in the Church                                       Other News                          
Water issues addressed by Disciples
Lead-laced water in Flint, Michigan, means that Crystal Coppage, 17, uses bottled water to fill the baptistry at her church, Vermont Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Photo by Jim Barnett
 
From Just Women Summer 2016 issue, page 5
Crystal Coppage, 17, of Vermont Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Flint, Michigan, helps her mom and dad prepare the church for worship each Saturday. It was a simple task before the city switched its water supply to the polluted Flint River more than two years ago. Now every drop of water they use - from hand washing, to mopping, to filling the baptistery - comes from a
bottle. 
 
The photo of a teen filling the baptistry at her church with bottled water is not an image that was captured by the national press in their coverage of what often has been called the "Flint Water Crisis."  Also overlooked in the complexity of the crisis has been the collaborative efforts of the church to turn this crisis into action. The summer 2016 issue of Just Women magazine features a report and update on work being done in Flint by Vermont Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Flint, Michigan; the Disciples Michigan Region; the Michigan Conference of the United Church of Christ; the Week of Compassion; as well as other partners to bring clean water -- and justice to Flint. The feature article is only one of the ecojustice topics covered in the issue. Order magazine here
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NAPAD to meet this summer in California
The call: "Be Reconciled in Christ" (2 Corinthians 5:18-20)
The event: 19th Biennial North American Pacific/Asian Disciples Convocation
The time: Aug. 3-6, 2016
The place: Sunnyvale, CA (near San Jose)

Register online BEFORE June 25 for a discount; register at full price before July 14. Click here to begin registration. Some meals are included.
Disciples in the area are welcome to attend the banquet and Cultural Night only for $30 per person. Hotels are available in Sunnyvale and Santa Clara.
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Did you know.....
Ministries mentioned in this issue that are supported in part by Disciples Mission Fund include North American Pacific/Asian Disciples (NAPAD), National Convocation, National Benevolent Association, Disciples Women, regional ministries and Communication Ministries? Give today

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Disciple leaders join interfaith letter on drone warfare

 
 
 
Lay and clergy opportunity to learn at National Convocation pre-event July 21
No matter
what your role in your local congregation, if you are in the Kansas City area on Thursday, July 21, you will not want to miss this opportunity to hear from well-known workshop leaders. You do not have to be registered for the National Convocation Biennial Session for the following weekend, but you are welcome there as well. Click here to see the flyer 
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Make your voice heard
The task force on Sense-of-the-Assembly resolutions formed as a result of General Assembly resolution GA 1524 is seeking feedback by July 8 via an online survey.
English  | Espa�ol (Spanish)  | 
한국어 (Korean)
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Walk on
Belmont Christian Church and First Christian, both in Salina, KS, teamed up to field a Relay for Life team, Disciples for a Cure. Together they raised $4,000 for cancer research. (submitted by Rev. Tara Thompson, Belmont)

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NBA Incubate SENT Seminar: Equipping Social ENTrepreneurs for Leadership and Change
September 14-17, 2016
Marillac Center, Leavenworth, KS (Kansas City area)

Calling all Disciples with a vision for a new health or social service ministry! 
This four-day seminar is designed for Disciples and their leadership teams who are starting new health and social services ministries. The SENT Seminar will cover the basics of nonprofit ministry startups, as well as skills for leadership and change in our global and faith communities. We invite Disciple Social Entrepreneurs with a budding health or social service ministry, or a solid idea for one, to apply. Download flyer
 
The application deadline is August 8, 2016. To apply, complete the form at www.nbacares.org/incubate and mark the checkbox for the SENT Seminar! For more information or to apply, please contact Rev. Ayanna Johnson Watkins at [email protected].  

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Events, Resources and Ministry in Action                                                   
Events
Cane Ridge Day June 25 


Disciple Men, Fort Worth, July 8-10

Hispanic Assembly, Coral Gables, FL, July 14-16


Pre-Convocation Lay and Clergy Leadership Institute July 21

National Convocation Biennial Session, Overland Park, KS (KC area), July 21-24

National Youth Event with United Church of Christ, Buena Vista, FL, July 26-30

General Assembly Promotion Sunday, July 31

NAPAD Convocation, Sunnyvale, CA, Aug. 3-6




Find more events on the calendar hosted by Chalice Press
Resources

Religions for Peace offers online lectures to learn about Muslims 
   Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 
  
Interfaith toolkit on human trafficking

Center for Faith and Giving stewardship campaign "Go and Do the Same"

Building an Inclusive Church toolkit



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

A video invitation
Get ready for YOUR
Mission Gathering!

 

Use the videos and other materials online to brush up on the identity statement. You also might find  the Justice Primer (8 pgs. with guide) and Justice Devotions (34 entries) to be helpful. Global Ministries also offers a new three-session adult curriculum called REACH.

 

Join the prayer effort and receive weekly prompts for prayer and action.

 

Find out more and sign up for information on the Mission First! page. You can also share your stories of mission on the Mission First! Facebook group.


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