Whether you were one of the 3,200+ Disciples who joined us in Des Moines for the 2019 General Assembly or not, the experience is one you’ll want to share with your congregation and beyond. A print GA News publication will be mailed to all congregations in late August, filled with photos and summaries from the […]
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Holy Week 2019 message from the General Minister and President
Dear Church – We are approaching Easter, a time when faith communities and families gather to celebrate the joy that we have in the saving grace and resurrection of Jesus. We are also distinctly aware of new life with the signs of spring surrounding us in God’s good creation. I love this text from the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Everything old is new again
by Rev. Debbie Griffith Downtown Disciples began with a few progressive urbanites, a small grant from the Upper Midwest Region, and a book called Saving Jesus From the Church by Robin Meyers. Debbie Griffin hoped to create safe gathering spaces for people who gave up on Church, were wounded by Church, or just longed for […]
