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 […]
General Assembly
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 […]
William “Bill” Thomas, Jr.
from the Pacific Southwest region It is with sadness that we share the passing of Rev. Dr. William “Bill” Thomas Jr. on Saturday, November 14, after battling a series of health issues. Bill most recently served as the Senior Pastor for Little White Chapel in Burbank and has been a beloved leader in the Pacific Southwest Region for […]
General Minister and President’s message Aug. 21, 2020
Gracious and ever creating GodWe come to you today with hearts full of griefWe have longed to gather in-personand in your namebut our care for your people is too greatand the risk is too So, we come to you O Godour rock and our redeemerfor comfort and guidanceO Dios, plant our feet firmly in next […]
Prayer for the people
First Vice Moderator Stephanie Kendell offers this prayer of grief for the cancelling of the 2021 General Assembly. Gracious and ever creating God We come to you today with hearts full of grief We have longed to gather in-person and in your name but our care for your people is too great and the risk […]
News about the 2021 General Assembly
Dear Church: We write to you in unprecedented times to share some unprecedented news: In a special called meeting of the General Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) via Zoom on Sunday, July 19, 2020, the board voted to cancel the 2021 General Assembly originally scheduled for July 31-Aug. 4, 2021, in Louisville, […]
