Disciples News Service November 2, 2022

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

November 2, 2022 View as Webpage Disciples Home Mission’s Office of Christian Education & Faith Formation has partnered with Brite Divinity School’s Dr. Oluwatomisin Oredein to bring a creative, one-hour workshop to Disciples across our church “Theopoetics: Black Women’s Poetic Writings as a Spiritual Practice in Freedom.” Join us on November 30, 12pm ET. Learn More Session 2 of the Kin Curriculum is now available for congregations to use in preparation for the 2023 General Assembly. Centering around the theme Kindom of God, Within Us, Among Us, this session is rich with so material to teach scripture and theology.     Learn More     The board of the Black Disciples Endowment Fund (BDEF) is pleased to announce that the BDEF 2022 grant cycle is now open. Applications will be accepted through December 3. Through the BDEF’s granting program, earnings from the fund will be awarded to approved projects to fund a variety of initiatives up to $5,000 to sustain and strengthen leaders, advocacy efforts and communities, and expand ministries as they adapt to meet critical needs during these challenging times. Learn More In this webinar from New Church Ministry, host and interim Minister of New Church Strategies Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez will be joined by Rev. Dan Paul from the Blue Theology Mission Station Task Force and other guests. We will explore best practices for pastors of new faith communities and existing congregations on how they can be responsible stewards of God's creation.   Learn More IN MEMORIAM: Pastor and ecumenical leader, Rev. Albert Mitchell Pennybacker died on October 27.  Thanksgiving Special Offering materials are available.  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 The Thanksgiving special offering received in most congregations November 13 & 20 benefits the ministry of Higher Education and Leadership Ministries. Support young Disciples leaders at our colleges, universities and seminaries.    Learn More If so, then consider applying for a Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE) Grant from Disciples Church Extension Fund. Eligible materials include office furniture (such as desks, chairs, lamps, cabinets, bookcases, and partitions) and electronic equipment (such as computers, printers, photocopy machines, audio-visual equipment, and security systems). Apply by December 31 for consideration in 2022. 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. Pre-Orders for Just Women 2023 are now open! Orders received by December 9 receive free shipping. 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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