The closing litany from the virtual worship
Leader: For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers,
All: nor inconvenient truth, nor postponed events, nor vulnerability, nor pandemic, nor lingering grudges, nor shrinking loves, nor the blessed space between us,
Leader: nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
All: God of limitless love, today we, theChristian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada, joined together in fellowship, discipleship, and worship. Thank you for opportunities to share the gift of ministry and service to all people, and to reflect on the light of scripture as a gathered community.
Send us forth with joy to share your table with holy boldness and everlasting power that extends beyond the perils of the moment.
Leader: God of the present season, as we continue to gather and worship in digital space, may the technology of the holy spirit unmute our voices and our faith, unmute our ministries, and our capacities for love and justice.
All: Unmute the work of your spirit among us, and freshly activate the tools we’ve gained and sharpened today in the service of the voiceless, the least of these, and the most faithful uses of your gifts.
As we build on the work you have begun for the sake of wholeness in our communities, give us confidence to trust that nothing will separate us from the love of God.
Leader: Ready us and bless us to continue to grow in covenant relation as courageous disciples that faithfully demonstrate together that nothing will separate us from the love of God.
All: God of limitless love, as we acknowledge your love alive across the life of the whole church, embolden our commitment to imagining a new world, and to becoming the church we must be in it to complete the work you have given us as disciples of Jesus, our Servant Lord. Amen.
Virtual Gathering Schedule: August 7, 2021
Gathering and Welcome
11:00am ET/8:00am PT
The gathering begins with words of welcome, music, and a brief orientation to the virtual meeting space.
Bible Study
11:15am ET/8:15am PT
Disciples scholars will offer reflections on our theme and focus scripture, followed by Q and A from participants. Featured speakers will be Rev. Yolanda M. Norton, founder and executive director of The Global Arts and Theology Experience and creator of Beyoncé Mass, and Rev. Dr. Eric Smith, Assistant Professor of Early Christianity and Contemporary Christian Practices at the Iliff School of Theology.
Workshops
Session 1: 2:00pm – 3:15 pm ET/11:00am – 12:15 PT
Session 2: 3:30pm – 4:45 ET/12:30pm – 1:45 PT
Interactive learning opportunities from general ministry leaders and other ministry partners.
Worship
6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT
Featuring a roll call of regions and General Minister and President Rev. Terri Hord Owens preaching.
Registration
Regular registration starts at $25, which includes access to all sessions and workshops, as well as the virtual exhibit hall. Options for reduced registration fees will also be available so the event can be accessible by all. Sign up above to be notified when registration is open.
Exhibit Hall
Throughout the day, a virtual exhibit hall will allow participants to connect with ministry partners in real time. If your organization is interested in hosting a virtual exhibit booth, sign up above to receive more information as it becomes available.
Sponsorship
This all-church event is made possible by the generous financial support of general ministries and other sponsors. If you would like more information about sponsorship opportunities, please sign up above and someone from our office will be in touch.
