CCNC-N Regional News

  CCNC-N News & Updates
October 23, 2015
New Church Movement Facebook Swap

Church Leaders:

Let your friends and colleagues in the CCNC-N Region know if you have church furniture, books, nursery toys, etc., that are ready to go to a nice new home.

To protect the churches and their goodies in transition, this is a closed group, meant for use by leaders of CCNC-N congregations, however any member of the Goodies Exchange can add or approve new members. Feel free to invite your friends and colleagues around the Region. Thanks for supporting our new churches!

CCNC-N Facebook Swap
Mission Springs Fall Retreat 2015 Photo Album

The Women's Ministries 2015 Fall Retreat at Mission Springs was a great success with many dancing with joy. Relive the moments through this photo album.

2015 Fall Retreat Photo Album

ANNOUNCING:  Sessions 2016

July 8-10, 2016

"O Lord, you have searched me and known me . . . it was you who formed my inward parts;  you knit me together in my mother's womb."
Psalm 139: 1 & 13.  


The above scripture makes it clear that God is an intimate God.  Our God KNOWS us and "knit us together. . ."  This is powerful language.  Isaiah uses similar language: "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;  I have called you by name, you are mine." Isaiah 43: 1b.

 
NOTE:  Change of DATE!
In order to allow for better attendance and to stay true to Disciples of Christ mission imperatives,  a change of date was necessary. 
 
Sessions 2016 will be gathering at Texas Christian University on July 8-10, 2016 around the Theme: You Are Called by Name.  Disciples Men from across the United States and Canada will be coming to experience God's presence with us and God Calling us by Name to be leaders of God's Church.

Come experience the southern hospitality of the Texas Christian University.  Speakers for the weekend include: Todd Adams, Newell Williams, Alvin Jackson, and Rita Nakashima Brock.  Come
HANG YOUR HAT IN FORT WORTH at Sessions 2016
.
For further information: go to the Sessions 2016  webpage 
or to register for the event: Here. 

Disciples Men

Photo op for the men who attended the Disciples Men 2015 Retreat, featuring Warren Farrell.Among the attendees were William Farrell (Keynote Speaker), Edgar Peck, Carl Cordes, Arne Larsen, Gary Pigg, Kyung-min Daniel Lee, Bob Moore, Robert Adams and Richard Ober.
Disciples Church Extension Fund Give-A-Thon
For the Real Faith Building Disaster Fund

Let's celebrate partnerships and volunteers from across the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) that ensured the small, but mighty congregation of Real Faith Christian Church would have the facilities needed to continue their transformative community ministries

Wednesday, October 14, 9am-Eastern through 9pm-Pacific

On the Disciples Church Extension Fund Facebook Page and on our web page.

Be sure to "like" us on Facebook, so you won't miss out on a single story or video throughout the day!

Upcoming Events in the Region
DateEvent
10/27/2015Clergy Retreat 
01/10/2016
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 our website.  

Review of DLP Applications begins December 1.
Community of the Great Commission

Fall & Winter is a great time to come up to the Community of the Great Commission for a weekend get-away! Retreats, family gatherings, meetings for groups of all sizes. Craft weekends, spiritual retreats, and family reunions are just a few ideas.

Claar House and Bobbitt areas are both winterized and
available for your group's enjoyment.

Special Nov , 2015 through Feb 28, 2016 is 2 nights + 5 meals for $124/person in the Bobbitt Cabins (20 person minimum). $154/person in Claar House (10 person minimum).
Call UCCR Reservations at 800-678-5102

Joys and Concerns

New Members
First Christian Church, Redding reports one new member;
First Christian Church, Sacramento reports one new member;

We lift up these churches in prayer
For the week of October 25, 2015
San Jose, United Disciples Fellowship; Leta Shattuck, Contact

For the week of November 1, 2015
Santa Clara, New Spring Christian Church; Hai Nam Seo, Reverend

Please pray for these churches who are in transition:
BRIM Ministry, Berkeley
First Christian Church, Corning
United Christian Church, Fresno
Lafayette Christian Church, Lafayette
United Christian Church, Livermore
United Congregational Christian Church, Lodi
Sierra Christian Church, Loomis
First Christian Church, Merced
Via Dolorosa Congregational Christian Church, Modesto
First Christian Church, Oakland
Ubuntu Community, Oakland
First Christian Church, Palo Alto
First Christian Church, Porterville
Cottage Way Christian Church, Sacramento
Chalice Christian Church, San Carlos
United Disciples Fellowship, San Jose
New Spring Christian Church, Santa Clara
Garfield Park Christian Church, Santa Cruz
First Christian Church, Selma
Disciples of Christ - Visalia, Visalia
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