Disciples News Service October 12, 2022

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

October 12, 2022 View as Webpage Pre-Orders for Just Women 2023 are now open! "Fanning the Flames of Hope" is a 13 collection of lessons and feature articles written by a team of exceptional writers from across the denomination and beyond that invites readers to explore the tension of being stuck between our sometimes dark, isolated reality and the eternal hope of Christ that lights our path in the darkness. Orders received by December 9th receive free shipping. Learn More     In the wake of Hurricane Ian, Week of Compassion has been able to offer support for churches and individuals, and for Disciples who are assisting in their community’s response. To date, they have provided solidarity grants for 15 Disciples households, four churches with damage, and five Disciples churches supporting relief efforts.    Read More Sometimes congregations have *some* pieces of inclusion in place, but when others are lacking, they can unintentionally harm or dismiss some of God’s beloved. In this Leadership Academy workshop, a representative from the Disciples LGBTQ+ Alliance will discuss how to ensure the Four Ps of affirmation align, so that we can spread the love of God both inside and outside our walls! Learn More The application period for 2023 Clergy Continuing Education Grants is now open. The deadline to have your application and regional endorsement forms submitted is Monday, October 31st.   Learn More As the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) prepares for the 2023 meeting of the General Assembly next summer, the Office of General Minister and President is now receiving submissions for business resolutions. ALEX subscriptions are now available for purchase. Sign up for additional newsletters - Dear Disciples and Disciples Justice Ministries  Events Event calendar Advertising Resources As the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) prepares for the 2023 meeting of the General Assembly next summer, the Office of General Minister and President is now receiving submissions for business resolutions. Learn more about the procedures and requirements.   Learn More The General Board at the February 2022 meeting received Rev. Terri Hord Owens’ desire to serve a second term as General Minister and President (GMP). Following the General Board’s enthusiastic acceptance of her intent, a Review/Search and Call Committee of twelve General Board members was formed to lead the review of Rev. Hord Owens. Read more about the process and complete the survey Learn More Save the Date for the 2023 General Assembly “The Kindom of God Within Us, Among Us” on July 29 – August 1 in Louisville, Kentucky. Get all the materials you need from videos, to social media posts to share this event with your ministry. Looking for a sermon series for visioning and identity? Check out the Imagine a World with More customizable videos and preaching resources.  General Minister and President Rev. Terri Hord Owens creates a weekly video, from reflection on faith to interviews with leaders across the church, view the whole playlist. Learn more about the church while exploring what it means to be in covenant with the Covenant Curriculum resource for small groups and Sunday school classes. The Center for Faith and Giving is giving away FREE stewardship resources based on all three lectionary cycles and the narrative lectionary. Transgender + Expansive worship materials Get help with building and capital services with Disciples Church Extension Fund  Poor Peoples' Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival updates  For advertising information, please contact news@disciples.org. Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email

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