June 29, 2016
Musicians: it's not too late to register for July conference in Indiana
by Alice Chaney

The Association of Disciples Musicians 55th annual conference will be held on the campus of the University of Evansville, IN, July 17-22. This year's theme is "Weave Us Together." Dr. Terry York, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University, will lead the daily worship services and early morning worship seminars. Each daily worship service will have wonderful anthems provided by the Chapel Choir, directed by Connie Ford, Owensboro, KY. Find out more  | Register 
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Comunicado del Comit� Ejecutivo de la Junta Directiva - Obra Hispana (News from the Hispanic Ministries' Board of Directors)

En el a�o 2014 se form� el Comit� de B�squeda para la posici�n de Pastor Nacional de la Confraternidad Hispana y Biling�e (Obra Hispana) con el anuncio de retiro del Pastor Nacional, Rev. Dr. Huberto Pimentel, efectivo al 30 de abril de 2016. El Comit� fue compuesto por los Moderadores de cada Convenci�n y miembros de la Iglesia General representando la diversidad de los Disc�pulos de Cristo y las varias expresiones de la Iglesia. Bajo el liderazgo del Rev. Richie Sanchez, el Comit�, despu�s de un trabajo diligente y de discernimiento a trav�s de dos procesos de b�squeda, concluy� su trabajo en mayo de este a�o.
El Comit� de B�squeda no hizo recomendaci�n de candidato/a al finalizar su trabajo. Mas

In 2014, a Search Committee was formed for the position of National Hispanic Pastor at the announcement of Rev. Dr. Huberto Pimentel's retirement, effective April 30, 2016. The Committee was formed with the Moderators from each Convention, members of the General Church representing the diversity of Disciples of Christ and the various expressions of the Church. Under the leadership of the Search Committee Chair, Rev. Richie Sanchez, the Committee served diligently and in discernment through two search processes and concluded its work in May of this year.

The Search Committee brings forth no recommendation for a candidate at this time. Read more
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Reminder re: General Minister and President search
Materials from prospective candidates for the position of General Minister and President are due to the search committee by July 10.
2017 General Assembly
It's not too soon to start planning for the 2017 General Assembly in Indianapolis next summer. To get a running start, use July 31st for your first 5th Sunday promotion in worship. Encourage folks to wear red or Chalice gear and take a congregational selfie and post in social media with the tag #DOCWeAreOne. A short video and other promotional tools are available on the assembly website We are offering polo shirts through the Disciple Shop with the logo until July 15, again in October and then January through June to give your promotion efforts a little boost.
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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.


News in the Church                                        Other News                          
Disciples ministries lift up seamless partnership in annual report
DisciplesChurchExtensionFund Disciples Church Extension Fund and Hope partnership cite collaborative efforts to help congregations see stewardship of building and leadership resources through a new lens in their 2015 Annual Report, published recently online.  To read, visit www.disciplescef.org or www.hopepmt.org.
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NBA XPLOR Video Spotlights: Tucson-Marana, AZ, and Quad Cities, IL/IA
 
In Tucson-Marana, learn how the XPLOR Host Team came together from First Christian Church Tucson, Community Christian Church of Marana, Capilla del Sol Christian Church, and Saguaro Christian Church, and hear from XPLOR Resident Sarah Bates-Scott about her service with Primavera Foundation.

Tuscon 
Tuscon - Marana 
  
In Quad Cities, hear from host congregations First Christian Church in Davenport, Cedar Memorial Christian Church in Davenport, and First Christian Church in Moline, and see what's next for XPLOR Residents Cristian Marin and Sarah Page Jones, who have been serving at Quad Cities Interfaith and Braking Traffik.

Quad Cities 
Quad Cities
 

Did you know.....
Ministries mentioned in this issue that are supported in part by Disciples Mission Fund include Central Pastoral Office for Hispanic Ministries, Disciple Men, Global Ministries, National Benevolent Association, National Convocation, Refugee & Immigration Ministries, Children & Family Ministries, Hope Partnership, and Communication Ministries? Give today
 
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What's app?
We have a Disciples app for your iPhone or Android! Download it today!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Lay and clergy opportunity to learn at National Convocation pre-event
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. Full informationRegister 

Clergy track

Preaching and 'Public Health': Serious Preaching in Dangerous Times - Rev. Dr. Brad R. Braxton

Lay leadership track
 
  • Coaching: The Key to Unlocking Hindsight, Insight and Foresight - Dr. Joi Robinson
  • D-n-A: Discerning & Affirmed in Your Call - Rev. Monique Crain Spells
  • Do You Hear the Call? Opportunities to Serve with Global Ministries - Dr. Catherine Nichols
  • In These Times: Living into Your Call Through Health & Social Service Ministry - Rev. Monica Wedlock Kilpatrick &  Rev. Ayanna Johnson Watkins
  • 21st Century Congregations Must Have Transformational Leadership - Rev. Dr. R. Wayne Calhoun, Sr.
Young Adult
Mobilizing for Change in the 21st Century - Lee Bruce Ivey III
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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.

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Light a Candle for Children Prayer Vigil Sept. 11-Oct. 16, 2016
Planning for Light a Candle for Children 2016 has begun! This year we'll be asking children and youth to submit short videos on acting for justice. To be notified about the submission process, sign up for our newsletter or check our Light a Candle for Children page for updates.
 
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Events, Resources and Ministry in Action                                                   
Events
Children Worship & Wonder Training, Gilbert, AZ
July 8-9

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 - find worship materials here

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.....
 
  
  
  
  
  
  

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