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 […]
Family & Children
Teaching justice 2020 style
Elementary-age youth are curious and ready to learn. Taking advantage of what they are hearing in the culture about social justice and inequities, the time is ripe for introducing concepts about poverty. Rev. Kate Epperly, staff in Disciples Home Missions’ Ministries Across Generations who specializes in justice and advocacy for families and children, gathered a […]
#DOCjustsummer: Disciples Justice for Children & Disciples Palestine-Israel Network
by Raphael Guillen, Disciples Peace Fellowship intern 2 And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them 3 and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest […]
Disciples Peace Fellowship interns offer capstone event
From August 7 through 11, Disciples Peace Fellowship will be hosting a series of 60-120 minute Zoom sessions as part of a capstone project for our 2020 DPF Peace Interns. We are calling it “Passing the Peace!” and we hope that you will join us for these exciting peacemaker training workshops. Check out the sign-up […]
Travel the U.S. without leaving your chair
From Chalice Press You may not be able to travel much right now, but your imagination is free to roam anywhere it wants to go. Chalice Press’ newest release, America’s Sacred Sites: 50 Faithful Reflections on Our National Monuments and Historic Sites, arrives just as we’re used to emerging from our winter cocoons and exploring the country […]
Rice Patch congregation experiences blessing on blessing
by Rev. Larry D. Smith, Pastor Rice Patch Christian Church Islandton, SC Rice Patch Christian Church in Islandton, SC is being blessed with spiritual uplifting. The church has begun a series of “drive-in” services on the front parking lot situated on Highway 63 between Walterboro, SC and Hampton, SC. The Lord has blessed us with […]
