January 2021 Dear Disciples: Here at the beginning of a new year, there is no doubt that our church – as much of the rest of the world – is in a wilderness season. We find ourselves wandering, longing for the comfort of what we once knew and wondering what the future holds. I believe […]
Congregations
Assembly-loving congregation gives gift
When the congregation of South Hills Christian Church in Fort Worth, TX, heard about the cancellation of the 2021 General Assembly due to the pandemic, they were disappointed. When they heard about the financial implications of cancelling, they knew they could help. “This is a congregation that has been deeply connected to the denomination,” said […]
Second Saturday series offered by Northern Lights region
Disciples across the U.S. and Canada can join the Northern Lights Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) on the second Saturday of each month for educational/spiritual growth opportunities. We will gather online from 10-2 (Pacific time, Zoom platform) for a time of learning and growing together. Each month will focus on one of three areas: congregational […]
National City Christian Church raises new banners
Provided by National City Christian Church WASHINGTON, DC, January 5, 2021 – Historic, John Russell Pope-designed National City Christian Church plans to erect 16-feet banners from the front columns on the morning of unprecedented action in the U.S. Congress to deny President-elect Joseph R. Biden, Jr. the presidency of a fair and free national election. […]
Time and place for 2023 General Assembly changed
In a special called virtual meeting in December 2020, the General Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) voted on behalf of the General Assembly to change the time and place of the 2023 General Assembly. In 2023, the General Assembly will meet in Louisville, KY, from July 29 to August 1, 2023.* In […]
U.S. Paycheck Protection Program and other features of December 2020 COVID-19 bill
Documents were prepared by Ann Stillman, General Counsel for Concordia Plan Services and Chair of the Core Lawyers Working Group for the Church Alliance of which the Pension Fund is a member. PPP relief information Q: Has the government opened up the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) again? A: Yes. The newest bill gave […]