Lake Institute is seeking to better understand the unique ways that the COVID-19 crisis is impacting congregations. We invite you to participate in a survey asking for info about your congregation, its finances, and responses to the COVID-19 crisis. https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2fAds2RN0IcaoW9 How are congregations faring today? Lake Institute has a survey in the field to learn how the […]
Ecumenical
#DOCjustsummer: We cry power
By Jennifer Williams, Disciples Peace Fellowship intern “Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people, making widows their prey and robbing homeless children.”– Isaiah 10:1-2 As I scroll down my Facebook news feed, an […]
Disciples have a presence in public forums
Disciples have been showing up and standing up across the United States and Canada in reaction to a string of killings of Black Americans. Here are just a few of the photos and videos collected in late May and June 2020. We are also aware of rallies with a Disciples Public Presence in Charlotte and […]
Virginia congregation’s Community Health Faith Nurse ministry provides holistic health services
For Linda Manns, RN, MSN, and Loudon Avenue Christian Church in Roanoke, VA, health care is a vital aspect of ministry. In 1989, Manns, a community health nurse, started offering blood pressure screenings after Sunday worship service, and so began the congregation’s volunteer Church Nurse position. Today, Manns is known as the Community Health Faith Nurse “to […]
Update on mission co-workers of Global Ministries
Witnessing in the time of COVID-19: An update on Global Ministries Mission Co-workers provided by Global Ministries staff The COVID-19 public health emergency continues to change and evolve each day, impacting many of our lives. It has disrupted plans, regular programming, and routines, leaving many feeling uncertain. In the midst of this, Global Ministries, mission […]
“Rejoice?”: reflection from Green Chalice
Submitted by Rev. Carol Devine, Minister of Green Chalice Rejoice? The last decade was the hottest on record and included an unprecedented number of deadly hurricanes, floods, superstorms, and fires. Climate scientists report that we have ten years to make drastic changes to keep the earth’s rising temperature to well below two degrees Celsius. Eco-anxiety is […]
