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 […]
General Assembly
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, […]
Christian Church Foundation reports on spring meeting
For immediate release Additional information: Maggie Archibald (800) 668-8016 The Christian Church Foundation Board of Directors gathered virtually from across the country, April 27, for their spring meeting. Though unable to meet in person, the board gathered via Zoom to conduct business and to hear about the faithful witness of Disciples during this pandemic. The board […]
Online Easter service to feature General Minister and President as speaker
Disciples will be able to share an online Easter service featuring Rev. Terri Hord Owens as speaker. Suzanne Castle and Andra Moran (Brim Project) are organizing a full-on worship service to be posted on YouTube Easter Sunday morning. Included in the service will be a sermon, children’s moment and time of communion as well as […]
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 […]
