God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved; God will help it when the morning dawns. The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear; […]
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General Minister & President offers New Year’s greeting
[row] [column large=”6″ medium=”6″] The Peaceful Kingdom 11 A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. 2 The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. 3 His […]
General Minister and President offers Advent greeting
Hello, Disciples, this is Terri Hord Owens, your general minister and president. I’m here to mark the beginning of the Advent season as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I want to remind us all that we are part of God’s covenantal relationship. God’s covenant is marked through […]
Rev. Dr. Ernest J. Newborn, Sr., former Reconciliation director, passes
The Rev. Dr. Ernest J. Newborn, Sr., died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, in Pomona, CA. He was 92 years old. A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 8, at First Christian Church, Pomona, CA. “The Church is so grateful for the work of Dr. Newborn,” said General Minister and President Rev. Terri Hord Owens. […]
Disciples participate in commemoration of 400th anniversary
The National Council of Churches‘ Christian Unity Gathering spent Oct. 15 in Hampton, VA, observing a day of remembrance and lament. This year marks the 400th anniversary of African captives arriving for the purpose of enslavement. In addition to a retelling of the story of enslavement and the resulting racism in the United States, flowers […]
Ecumenical group reacts to steep reduction in immigration limits
Note: The 2019 General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) addressed this issue in the form of an emergency resolution, GA 1935-Concerning Steep Reductions in Overall Refugee Resettlement Arrivals in the United States. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 26, 2019 Contact: Lynn Tramonte | media@interfaithimmigration.org | 202-255-0551 Faith Communities Decry Death Blow to U.S. […]
