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Northeastern Region celebrates Haitian members' accomplishments
Photo, story contributed by Rev. Mary Ann Glover, regional minister
History in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), particularly Northeastern Region, was made at this Regional Assembly. Seven Haitians (three pastors) completed the three-year education process which will lead to their obtaining standing in the Northeastern Region. The three years of study covered the 16 areas of competency required by the Commission on the Ministry. This is the first group of Haitian pastors in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to complete this process and involved many hours of painstaking translation in monthly classes.
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DCHS relocates to new home in Bethany, WV
by Rev. John Imbler, interim executive director
The Disciples of Christ Historical Society has just completed its move from Nashville (TN) to Bethany (WV) adjacent to the historic Campbell study and mansion. Near the Old Meeting House and across the road from the Campbell cemetery, the area is steeped in the rich tradition of Alexander and Thomas Campbell as they engaged a new religious experiment on American soil. Bethany College has provided invaluable support to this project, and the community has been welcoming to its new resident.
Although construction of the facilities is in its final stages, the climate-controlled archives room was sufficiently outfitted with compactor shelving to receive 11 semi-trailer loads of books, papers, memorabilia, and artifacts representing four centuries of ministries and missions of the three streams of the Stone-Campbell movement. The finished complex will be ready for its dedication service on Saturday, Sept. 10 concluding with the Kirkpatrick Lecture by Dr. Newell Williams, president of Brite Divinity School, Fort Worth (TX), and communion in the Old Meeting House.
To help offset the costs of the move and construction, a capital campaign is underway which has already realized gifts and pledges from over 50 individuals and families. Notable among those is a $100,000 gift from the Irvin C. Chapman Foundation of Orange, CA. In order to participate, contributions or pledges can directed to Disciples of Christ Historical Society, PO Box 1986, Indianapolis, IN 46206.
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Rock Bridge, Woodhaven celebrate new phase
On Sunday, June 26 members of Rock Bridge Christian Church (RBCC) and their Woodhaven friends gathered together for worship and celebration . For more than two decades, RBCC has been a church home for many of the individuals supported by Woodhaven. Through the Building on Our Strengths campaign, the congregation made an impact through outreach and played a key role in the acquisition of the land for the new Age-in-Place Apartments. Read more |
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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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Biennial Session update
 Confirmation was received this week that Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, representing the 50th Congressional District of Kansas City, MO will close out the 24th Biennial Session of the National Convocation, Sunday morning July 24. Cleaver is also a Methodist pastor.
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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. |
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Ecumenical dialogue with Roman Catholic partners continues in Canada
submitted by Rev. Dr. Robert Welsh
 The Fourth Session of the Fifth Phase of the Disciples of Christ-Roman Catholic International Commission for Dialogue took place in Calgary, AB, Canada, from June 17-22, 2016. The general theme for the present phase of dialogue is "Christians Formed and Transformed by the Eucharist." After an introductory meeting (Nashville, January 2014); the Commission approached the topics related to what it means to be "Formed by the Eucharist" discussing "The Structure of Liturgies among Catholics and Disciples" (Rome, June 2014) and "The Significance of Eucharistic Catechesis - 'Knowing by Doing' " (Bethany, WV, June 2015). The 2016 session approached topics related to "Christians Being Transformed by the Eucharist," focusing on the general theme "The Eucharist and Relationships within the Church." The overall goal of the dialogue, which started in 1977, is the full visible unity between the two communions. Read more
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Disciples Peace Fellowship initiates T-shirt design contest
Disciples Peace Fellowship invites artists across the church to submit a design for the new DPF T-shirt, which will be debuted at the 2017 General Assembly. Submissions from youth are especially encouraged, but all artists are welcome to send in a design. The creator of the winning design will win a $100 book or camp scholarship, two tickets to the DPF breakfast at the 2017 General Assembly, two t-shirts, and a feature article in the Summer 2017 NewsNotes. Submissions will be received until Sept. 30. Details Disciples Peace Fellowship recently celebrated its 80th year as the voice for peace within the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). For over 40 years, DPF has been sending interns trained in peace & justice issues to serve as counselors in summer camps and conferences across the Church.
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Did you know.....
 Ministries mentioned in this issue that are supported in part by Disciples Mission Fund include Global Ministries, National Convocation, all regions including the Northeastern region, Council on Christian Unity, Woodhaven through the Disciples Care Exchange (NBA/DHM), Disciples of Christ Historical Society, and Communication Ministries? Give today
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Light a Candle for Children Prayer Vigil  Sept. 11-Oct. 16, 2016
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Make your voice heardThe 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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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 information | Register
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Georgia congregation to help host interfaith commemoration of 9/11
submitted by Rev. Dr. James Brewer Calvert
At 3 pm on Sunday, Sept. 11, a pot-luck, covered dish meal will bring together the citizens of Decatur, GA, and surrounding communities for the 15th Anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy that claimed over 3,000 lives and, in so many ways, changed the world as we know it. At 4:00 pm an interfaith service will focus on Remember, Reconcile, and Relate. A broad coalition of local citizens is planning this event, including Catholics, Jews, Muslims, and Protestants. Area musical groups have been invited to offer their voices.
Pastor James Brewer-Calvert is one of many people of faith who serve on the 15th Anniversary of 9/11 planning team. Brewer-Calvert said, "We are hoping for a solid turnout from our many neighbors from across the city. Our prayer is that this event will foster new relationships as well as provide room for us to grieve and remember those who gave their lives - the police, firefighters, and EMTs who went into danger so that others could get out to safety. We are intentional about being interfaith and multicultural because people from all walks either died on 9/11 or have been affected. We are all implicated; we all suffer; and more than ever we need one another for healing and moving forward with grace."
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