The passing of the Rev. Dr. Billye P. Bridges to new life in February still reverberates around the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). “We are still realizing the gravity of this loss,” said the Rev. Timothy James, associate general minister and administrative secretary of the National Convocation. “She had such widespread leadership and influence.” Even though […]
Obituaries
Former pastor of National City Christian Church dies
Dr. William C. Howland, Jr., passed away March 6, 2012, in Austin, Texas. He was a former senior pastor of National City Christian Church (NCCC), deputy general minister and president of the Disciples as well as an acting president of Phillips Theological Seminary. His memorial service will be at University Christian Church in Austin on April […]
Christian education director for DHM Billye P. Bridges dies
The Rev. Dr. Billye P. Bridges passed away during the late evening hours of Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, after a brief hospitalization. She was director of Christian education for Disciple Home Missions from 2003 until her death. From 1996 to 2003 she served DHM as director of specialized Christian Education. A memorial tribute to Bridges […]
Well Known Church Leader Sybel Thomas Dies In Chicago
Sybel A. Thomas, a well-known lay leader and former president of the National Convocation, died June 7, at her home in Chicago. A memorial service has been set for Friday, June 24, at Park Manor Christian Church in Chicago. The service will start at 6:30 pm with a wake preceding it at 5:30pm. Thomas was […]
Ian McCrae, leader who served the Church for decades, dies in Missouri
The Rev. Ian J. McCrae – church leader, social activist and committed family man – died in Belton, Missouri on May 12. He was 87 years old. A native of Toronto, Canada, McCrae dedicated his life to promoting economic and social justice, primarily through 28 years of service with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). […]
Former missionary who helped start DJAN has died
A former missionary to the Philippines, who along with her husband co-founded Disciples Justice Action Network, (DJAN) has died. May Sweet Lord, 84, passed away Feb. 5 in Chicago. Lord was a teacher in the Philippines and the founding pastor for the Koinonia Congregation at Disciples-affiliated Northern Christian College in the Philippines. Lord also taught […]
