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May 2021
Vital Congregations Webinar: Dinner church
DINNER CHURCH Rev. Rachel Nance Woehler and Rev. Tim Kim May 22, 2021 1:30-3:30 p.m. EDT Have you heard the term “dinner church” and wondered what it means? Have you wondered if this might be a way of worshiping for you or your congregation? Have you felt a call to host a dinner church? In this webinar, we will explore some of ways dinner church is being practiced around the country. We will learn how to start a dinner…
Find out more »The New Wave Pentecost Series: Exploring ASL in Communal Care
Have you been searching for ways to show deeper levels of compassion to members of your community? Has the reality of living through multiple waves of the pandemic caused you to feel isolated and cut off? What would it look like for you to join a movement that provides more (w)holistic care? If so, New Church Ministry and My SupaNatural Life invite you to register for their powerfully interactive webinars where you can discover new ways of communicating the Word…
Find out more »Pentecost Offering- 2021
The Pentecost Offering supports Disciples new church development. Planning, nurturing and sustaining new congregation is part of the Disciples’ vision. This offering supports the specialized ministry of new church development through both regional and general programs. Gifts for this offering are divided equally between the region in which they’re given and New Church Ministry. Find offering resources
Find out more »AllianceQ celebration and fundraiser
Disciples AllianceQ is celebrating the life-giving ministry of Rev. Allen V. Harris and the Disciples LGBTQ+ Alliance by seeing to raise $30,000 to honor the 30th anniversary of Harris' ordination on May 19, 2021, at Park Avenue Christian Church in Manhattan on Pentecost Sunday. Time and link will be provided upon registration.s
Find out more »Introducing WHOLE Disciples: Resources for Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention
WHOLE Disciples seeks to provide education for the denomination on the prevalence and subversiveness of domestic and intimate partner violence in our communities. Resolution GA-1928, adopted in 2019, calls on Disciples to recognize their role in preventing domestic violence and to care for those who are suffering from trauma. WHOLE Disciples offers clergy and laity the tools to offer a compassionate and safe response to people who are often suffering in silence. Join us on May 25th at 6pm ET…
Find out more »Why Followers of Jesus Should Oppose Capital Punishment
Recently, there has been a rise in the number of executions of people on death row, particularly by the federal government. For decades, there have been debates over the use of capital punishment as a sentence for serious criminal offenses. What does the Bible say about capital punishment? Should followers of Jesus Christ, who was executed himself, oppose the use of capital punishment? Join us on May 26th at 1:00 pm ET to dialogue with a chaplain who has worked on…
Find out more »Obra Hispana Women’s Conference- Total Surrender
A virtual gathering that brings women together for worship, education, fellowship and fun under the theme of Total Surrender.
Find out more »June 2021
Lexington Theological Seminary Certificate in Hispanic Ministries Graduation
Virtual - contact the seminary for more information. (866) 296-6087 (859) 252-0361
Find out more »Water the Plants Prayer Summit
At the inaugural Water the Plants Prayer Summit, prayer intercessors gathered for the first time all together on Zoom. New Church Ministry is excited to announce that our second Prayer Summit will take place on Saturday, June 5th from 1 pm to 3 pm EST. In addition to prayer, attendees can expect scripture, a live performance, and testimony from various church planters. With Associate Minister of New Church Strategies Joi Robinson hosting the event, our second Prayer Summit is a unique opportunity not to be…
Find out more »Revision, Restart, Reengage: Post-Pandemic Prep
As your place of worship reopens its physical doors, how can you build community in a post-pandemic world? How does the coronavirus affect your congregation and neighborhood? How can you BE a new church in a post-pandemic reality? In this New Church Hacks episode, New Church Ministry will: Prepare your spiritual collective for new expressions of being church Engineer a visioning process Realign your mission with the relevant work of God Learn to start again with new techniques, methods, and…
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