Disciples News Service March 29, 2023

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

March 29, 2023 View as Webpage A veteran leader of new church efforts will assume the full-time leadership role for New Church Ministry after serving a year in a transitional role. Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez, who joined the NCM Team in 2019 as Associate Minister of New Church Strategies and served as its transitional leader from January 2022 through March 2023, begins April 1 in his new role as Minister for New Church Strategies. Read More The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ are among ten US Christian churches and agencies calling for “urgent action … to end violence and to hold Israel accountable for its ongoing and flagrant violations of Palestinian rights.”   Learn More     Join AllianceQ for "In the Light of Day: A Transgender Day of Visibility Vigil," as we celebrate our trans and gender-expansive siblings — God’s beloved creation — and bring to light the discrimination and violence the community faces. On Friday, March 31, from 8am-8pm ET, join us for the day, for several hours, or for an hour. We will conclude our vigil by joining in worship with the Transmission Ministry Collective (TMC).  Learn More The news of mass shooting in groceries stores, churches and schools are difficult to process for adults. But you don't have to have those conversation with your children alone. Ministry Across Generations, a ministry of Disciples Home Mission, has created resources to talk to children about trauma and tough situations.    Learn More  Sign up for additional newsletters - Dear Disciples and Disciples Justice Ministries  Events Event calendar Advertising Resources Not only does our ministry provide green loans of up to US $150,000 to congregations that want to weatherproof their places of worship, but we support other operations that contribute to more energy-efficient facilities such as replacing or repairing inefficient windows, insulating or rewiring buildings, and upgrading heating/air conditioning systems. Learn More On Easter, we rejoice in the good news that God’s love is more powerful even than death itself.  Gifts to the Easter Special Offering support ministries that help Disciples witness to that good news. Find resources to promote the Easter Special offering, collected in most congregations on April 2 & 9   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. 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 Disciples Home Mission is looking to fill the position of Director for Justice and Advocacy Ministries. The Christian Church in Indiana is searching for the next Regional Minister. 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 For advertising information, please contact news@disciples.org. Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email

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