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February 2021
Week of Compassion Offering – 2021
Week of Compassion Leads the relief, refugee, and development work of the Church Received in many congregations on the last two Sundays of February
Find out more »March 2021
Hopeful Economics UnConference
An UnConference is a gathering place for people to have deep discussions, go down rabbit holes, and come back up for even more refreshing air. People who are gathering will be having conversations about trends in the charitable sector, novel systems and changes that are happening elsewhere, systemic change issues, orthodoxies that need changing and much more! This will be a life-giving event that leaves you with new connections and new ideas... guaranteed! What to Expect March 3rd – Pre-Conference. This…
Find out more »In the Footsteps of Climate Migrants (virtual)
Together we will explore the intersection of climate change, migration and theology. Through stories, photographs, art, and reflection we will think about why migration is not just a human right, but a theological mandate, especially as we reckon with our Western impact on the earth. In the Footsteps of Climate Migrants will be led by Emily Askew, theologian and professor from Lexington Theological Seminary. Registration is on a sliding scale at Cobb Leadership Conference (christmount.org).
Find out more »Building an Inclusive Church training (virtual)
A Building an Inclusive Church (BIC) training helps you design and implement a journey for your faith community to publicly and intentionally welcome people of all gender expressions and sexual orientations. The training empowers congregations to create a grace-filled process towards becoming Open & Affirming, a process uniquely designed for the needs of each community. Using the Building an Inclusive Church Toolkit, you will be equipped to deepen relationships throughout your faith community rather than spark debate or division. The…
Find out more »Water the Plants Prayer Summit
Since last summer, Disciples from across the life of the church have been praying for the new church movement. Water the Plants has faithfully gathered together prayer intercessors every Tuesday morning and Thursday evening on the phone to prioritize the spiritual discipline of prayer and ask God to care for new congregations, as well as congregational, regional, and general ministers of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. And now we are excited to introduce our…
Find out more »Youth Ministry Panel Discussion (virtual)
OF COURSE, YOUTH MINISTRY – BUT HOW? Join us for a Zoom conversation about building and sustaining a relevant Youth Ministry in your congregation. Three experts will share their experiences of the challenges and the joys of youth ministry and share what we can do to better support youth programming throughout the church. After the presentations, there will be a 20-minute Q&A session. Participants will then break into small groups with the task of designing a sustainable youth program. DATE: MARCH…
Find out more »Second Saturdays: The Practice of Gratitude: A Lenten Retreat – Rev. Laurie Rudel
"We give thanks to you, O Beloved, for You are kind; your steadfast love endures forever! -- Psalm 118:1, from Psalms for Praying by Nan C. Merrill "Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome the good." -- Maya Angelou By March 2021 we will have lived in the midst of a pandemic for one year. Is it possible to sustain, or…
Find out more »Global Mission Intern Applications Due
For college graduates from ages 21-30.
Find out more »Disciples Church Extension Fund board meeting
If you have any questions regarding this meeting, contact Theresa Schneider, DCEF Executive Assistant to the President & Corporate Secretary, by emailing her at tschneider@disciplescef.org.
Find out more »Anti-racism pro-reconciliation training (virtual)
The MidAmerica region is offering anti-racism/pro-reconciliation training to their pastors and would like to invite those outside the region to join as capacity permits.
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