Disciples News Service September 13, 2023

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

September 13, 2023 View as Webpage     The Reconciliation Offering, collected on September 24 & October 1 in most congregations, benefits the Reconciliation Ministry of the church, as we continue to work to be a pro-reconciling, ani-racist church. Learn more and get promotion and worship resources now by visiting:   Get Materials Join us for the second installment of Love is an Action Word on September 21 at 7:30pm ET | 6:30pm CT live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube. Love is an Action Word: Reproductive Justice is a 4-part series created to engage the church in light of the reversal of Roe vs Wade. You will hear from members in our church from various different ministries and backgrounds and we seek to offer resources for the Church. Register Now     The Statistical Report of Congregations (a.k.a. the Yearbook white pages) is available to subscribers on the ALEX web site. This lists membership and giving data for all congregations listed when reporting opened in January.  A Statistical Summary for 2022 is also available to subscribers, including a two-year comparisons, plus a deeper dive into the data. Subscribers can view the Statistical Summary as an entire document or as individual sections. To purchase an ALEX subscription, visit Learn More     Time to order your stewardship invitation materials for this fall! Order coordinated stewardship materials for your congregation's annual stewardship efforts with resources created by the Center for Faith and Giving and the United Church of Christ.“Because of You, Our Church Changes Lives” makes the connection between a donor’s generosity and the ministry and mission of your congregation.   Order Now  Sign up for additional newsletters - Dear Disciples and Disciples Justice Ministries  Events Event calendar Advertising Resources Mental Health professionals are invited to join the NBA for a two-day educational conference. This in-person gathering will bring together expert speakers focused on decreasing the stigma of mental illness in the church, improving access to care, and strengthening our community of mental health professionals. The Conference will be held in San Antonio, Texas, Friday and Saturday, October 6–7, 2023. Applications are now open! Learn More Set aside some time to reflect on preaching through the Advent season. Join the Proclamation Project for an online Advent workshop for preachers, Friday, October 20, 12:30 - 2:00 ET/ 9:30-11:00PT. Keynoter Dr. Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder, Professor of New Testament and Culture at Chicago Theological Seminary, will invite participants to come to the texts with fresh eyes and ears.   Learn More 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  For advertising information, please contact news@disciples.org. Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email

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