Disciples News Service February 15, 2023 ~ DR. VITUS BLOG

February 15, 2023

Applications are now being accepted for the Woman-to-Woman Worldwide Journey to East Asia in September 2023. This year, Disciples Women will travel to Japan and South Korea to engage in intersections of political, cultural, relational, and ecclesial notions of peace and how they affect women in Japan and South Korea. The deadline to submit an application is March 20th.

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Save the date for the Church Narrative Project StoryHour, “Eureka: Stories of Seeing the Light,” hosted by the Illinois-Wisconsin and Michigan regions March 10-11. Live story hour on the Christian Church Facebook page Friday evening, March 10. Learn more about the Church Narrative Project by visiting:

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The application for NBA's Spring 2023 Mission & Ministry Grants is now open! See if your ministry or organization qualifies and apply at NBACares.org/Grants. Applications will be accepted through March 28.

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The Office of General of Minister and President is delighted to announce that the Rev. Lee Hull Moses has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Proclamation Project, effective March 1. The Office of General Minister and President (OGMP) was awarded a $1 million grant as part the Lilly Endowment’s “Compelling Preaching Initiative”.

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Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF) is offering up to US $50,000 for congregations looking to improve their technology, whether it’s tangible equipment purchases or upgrades. The application deadline for these loans, which are at .25% below DCEF’s current rate for loans with comparable terms, has been extended to April 30. To apply, contact your regional Building and Capital Services Advisor.

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The Week of Compassion Special Offering is received in most congregations February 19 & 26. Find resources for children, youth, and intergenerational learning activities at the Special Offering Resource Page.

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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.

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

Opportunities to Serve

The Office of General Minister and President is excited to announce they are launching a search for the next Vice President and Chief of Staff.

Disciples Seminary Foundation (DSF) is seeking an Executive Director who brings the gifts and skills to lead and manage the work of a non-profit foundation

The National Benevolent Association is seeking a full-time Young Adult Leadership Development (YALD) Program Director.

Higher Education and Leadership Ministries launches the search for the next President who will work with HELM’s board and higher education constituents.