Disciples News Service

Disciples engage with ecumenical colleagues at forum of theological institution leaders

Submitted by Higher Education and Leadership Ministries (HELM) Theological education in today’s interconnected world demands opportunities for students to experience and learn from different cultures and contexts. Partnerships with theological education institutions around the world is one means of providing this interaction. From Sept. 24 to Oct. 1, the Caribbean-US Forum on Theological Education and […]

Posted on November 9, 2018

Filed under: Ecumenical, General Ministries, Higher Education, Overseas Ministries

College chaplains provide ministry of presence on campuses

Submitted by Higher Education and Leadership Ministries (HELM) When we think of college, we think of books, professors, and athletic events, but we don’t often think college chaplains. Yet college chaplains play a vital role on campuses. College chaplaincy is a ministry of presence and can often feel like a job that requires the person […]

Posted on November 2, 2018

Filed under: General Ministries, Higher Education, Young Adult, Youth

Administrative Committee of the General Board has fall meeting

The Governance and Mission Finance committees of the General Board reported some progress to the Administrative Committee of the General Board at its regularly scheduled fall meeting. The two committees of the General Board were tasked at the April board meeting to present reports to the fall meeting. The Governance Committee has organized into five […]

Posted on October 29, 2018

Filed under: Administrative Committee, General Assembly, General Board, General Ministries, Office of the General Minister and President

A word about the Tree of Life synagogue attack

from General Minister and President Terri Hord Owens Yesterday hatred took the lives of faithful people and violated sacred space at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh, PA. This tragedy, caused by gun violence and driven by anti-Semitism, should outrage us all. Alongside other Christian leaders, I strongly condemn the actions and motivations of […]

Posted on October 28, 2018

Filed under: From the GMP, General, Office of the General Minister and President

Brite Divinity School program hosts conference on spiritual care for moral injury

The Soul Repair Center at Brite Divinity School devotes its efforts to the enormous challenge of moral injury facing veterans and their loved ones. In her 2013 book Soul Repair: Recovering from Moral Injury after War (co-authored with Gabriella Lettini), Dr. Rita Nakashima Brock, founding director of the Center, defines the concept this way: “Moral injury […]

Posted on October 17, 2018

Filed under: Congregations, Ecumenical, Higher Education, Resources

Arizona region opens search for regional minister

Regional Profile The Christian Church in Arizona encompasses the entire state of Arizona with congregations concentrated in the greater metropolitan region of Phoenix and Tucson. Within its twenty-three congregations and approximately 3500 members, the Region reflects much of the cultural, political, and socio-economic diversity of the state. As good Disciples, we also experience a wide […]

Posted on October 10, 2018

Filed under: Regions

Ohio CYF invites high-schoolers to join in engaging with faith and politics

Submitted by Rev. Alan Dicken Religion and politics – two things you are not supposed to talk about at dinner. And yet, it is always important to know how your faith informs the rest of your life. Deciding to follow Jesus means following Christ in the classroom, at work, and in the community. Now more […]

Posted on October 5, 2018

Filed under: Congregations, Regions, Youth

Pacific Southwest region opens search for regional minister

Submitted by the Pacific Southwest region The Board and Search Committee invite nominations and expressions of interest for the position of Regional Minister(s) of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Pacific Southwest Region (PSWR). We seek the leader(s) who understand(s) the diverse and changing context of the church and society, and who can […]

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Filed under: Regions

Reconciliation webinar series explores immigration and criminal justice systems

Last month, Reconciliation Ministry partnered with three other ministries to offer two webinars on issues impacting the Church and the world. The first webinar, “Embracing the Call: Putting Out the Welcome Mat,” was presented by Reconciliation Ministry, Disciples Refugee and Immigration Ministries, and Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel. In this discussion, leaders discussed what being a […]

Posted on October 3, 2018

Filed under: Congregations, General Ministries, People, Regions, Resources

2019 General Assembly resolution and nomination information available

As the 2019 General Assembly approaches, application windows for submitting resolutions and nominations for the Moderator Team and General Board are now open. 2019 General Assembly Resolution Deadline and Procedures The deadline for resolutions to be submitted for consideration at the 2019 General Assembly in Des Moines, Iowa, is January 2, 2019. Resolutions may be […]

Posted on September 26, 2018

Filed under: General Assembly