August 2019 Dear Church – My heart is still singing from the holy time we shared in Des Moines last month. The Spirit was present and real in worship. The discussions were deep in the workshops. The joy was tangible at the meal events. Our programming for youth and young adults included education about the […]
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Submitted by Week of Compassion After the devastation of recent tornadoes and significant flooding that followed, communities across the Midwest begin the long journey towards recovery. Jefferson City, MO suffered some of the most significant impact. Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin says, “As our city and state recover from these devastating storms and flooding, the […]
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The Rev. Dr. William Chris Hobgood, former general minister and president of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) passed into new life in Christ May 31, 2019. Hobgood was general minister and president from October 2003 to July 2005. In addition to his work in the general Church, Hobgood was regional minister in Arkansas and […]
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This message is also available via video. Transcript of video distributed May 2019 Hello Disciples. As we approach the celebration of Pentecost, we are reminded that the Church grew with fire and passion, preaching Jesus crucified, Jesus risen, and Jesus let loose in the world. Peter preached this Gospel message on the day of Pentecost, and […]
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Dear Church – We are approaching Easter, a time when faith communities and families gather to celebrate the joy that we have in the saving grace and resurrection of Jesus. We are also distinctly aware of new life with the signs of spring surrounding us in God’s good creation. I love this text from the […]
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Submitted by Rev. Dr. Timothy James, Associate General Minister and Administrative Secretary to the National Convocation “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.” James 4:10 Congratulations are truly in order for our General Minister and President, the Rev. Terri Hord Owens and Rev. Dr. William Crowder, pastor of the Park Manor Christian Church […]
Read moreFrom Rev. Terri Hord Owens Let people worship in peace. As Linda Sarsour said, “let people live.” We do not have the right to destroy because we disagree. Our nation must demonstrate its commitment to the freedom to live, and worship, for all, and be a model to the world. As long as vitriol and […]
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The 2019 Covenant Journal, a report on the 2019 General Board meeting in February, is mailed to each congregation and available for download here. View full texts of reports and business items on the General Assembly business page.
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By the Rev. Teresa Hord Owens As I prepared to speak at the 2019 Greater Kansas City Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Service hosted at Community Christian Church, I saw the news and ensuing controversy of the conflict on the very steps the Rev. Dr. King spoke during the 1963 March on Washington. The juxtaposition […]
Read moreReflections on a visit to a Tijuana migrant camp Submitted by Rev. Sadie Mizisin-Cullumber, senior pastor of Harbor Christian Church in Newport Beach, CA Over the last few weeks, I have really struggled as I’ve tried to write about my recent trip with Matthew 25 to the migrant camp just outside of Tijuana in Baja […]
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