From August 7 through 11, Disciples Peace Fellowship will be hosting a series of 60-120 minute Zoom sessions as part of a capstone project for our 2020 DPF Peace Interns. We are calling it “Passing the Peace!” and we hope that you will join us for these exciting peacemaker training workshops. Check out the sign-up […]
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Rice Patch congregation experiences blessing on blessing
by Rev. Larry D. Smith, Pastor Rice Patch Christian Church Islandton, SC Rice Patch Christian Church in Islandton, SC is being blessed with spiritual uplifting. The church has begun a series of “drive-in” services on the front parking lot situated on Highway 63 between Walterboro, SC and Hampton, SC. The Lord has blessed us with […]
Upper Midwest region hosts youth camp at Standing Rock reservation
Rev. Dr. Laurie Pound Feille, senior minister at First Christian Church in Minneapolis, first visited the Standing Rock reservation (stretching over 3,500 miles in North and South Dakota) in November 2016. As part of an ecumenical clergy visit, she stood in support of the Sioux Tribe protesting the construction of the Dakota Access pipeline on […]
‘We can’t let that happen here’
[row] [column large=”8″ medium=”8″] You’ve seen the headlines and wagged your head in disbelief. Another congregation has been roiled by abuse of children or other employee misconduct. The media is at their doorstep. For a moment you think, “What if that was my congregation?” Prevention and planning are key to lowering your risk of adverse […]
Disciples Mission Fund covenant makes ministry possible
Disciples Mission Fund (DMF) brings the whole Church together, connecting us to the life-giving and life-saving work we have been called to do. Since the mid-1900s, Disciples have used shared funding to facilitate our denomination’s growing cooperation. DMF is a simplified giving option for congregations or individuals that voluntarily share support. Gifts to DMF undergird […]
Light a Candle with Children prayer vigil begins Sept. 23
Ministries Across Generations (previously Family & Children’s Ministries, housed in Disciples Home Missions) calls Disciples families and congregations to participate in the eighth “Light a Candle with Children” prayer vigil this fall, beginning Monday, Sept. 23. This time of reflection and conversation takes place over the 40 days preceding Children’s Sabbath, which falls on Oct. […]
