Disciples News Service November 8, 2023

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

November 8, 2023 View as Webpage Have you or a loved one graduated from a Disciples affiliated college, seminary or divinity school? Support the next generation of Disciples student in higher education with the Thanksgiving Special Offering collected in most congregations November 12 & 19. Prepare by utilizing bulletin inserts, digital posts, and stories to share to support this Special Offering.   Get Materials  Love is an Action Word: Reproductive Justice is a series created to engage the church in light of the reversal of Roe versus Wade. You will hear from members of our church and health advocates during this final presentation of the series as we seek to offer resources for the Church. Join us for this webinar on November 16 as we seek to love in action on Zoom, Facebook, and Youtube.   Register Here     A church changing right before our eyes needs its history updated, too. The second edition of The Disciples: A Struggle for Reformation by noted Disciples historian D. Duane Cummins debuted at July’s General Assembly in Louisville. The updated edition includes the initial term of General Minister and President Teresa Hord Owens, and how congregations tackled the brutal challenge of COVID-19. The second edition of The Disciples is available on ChalicePress.com or wherever you order books. When you order directly from Chalice, you provide twice as much support for the ministry of your denominational publishing home. Learn More     Just Women is a Bible Study written by women for women. The 2024 edition is currently available to order. "Through the Looking Glass" is a collection of lessons that encourage readers to contemplate how their faith shapes their presence in the world. Even though society's rules may change, our participation as a mission of service and witness, guided by Jesus Christ, should always be our focus. Join Disciples Women in exploring topics such as consumerism, leadership, and being a good neighbor.  Pre-orders available November 1 through December 20.   Order Here Phillips Theological Seminary is seeking a new Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean. Global Ministries is looking for a talented and passionate person to serve as the next Global Relations Minister for the Latin America and Caribbean region. Sign up for additional newsletters - Dear Disciples and Disciples Justice Ministries  Events Event calendar Advertising Resources   Truly, this is a season of Advent. We need the hope, justice, comfort, and power of Jesus on earth. Please take time to enjoy and share prayers, reflections, and music in “Unveiling the Divine,” our 2023 Advent Devotional.   Learn More   In 2014, First Christian Church (FCC) of Odessa, Texas, was not in a good place. Membership was down and the building had significant accessibility issues. Without radical transformation, the congregation would perish. But then FCC called a clergy couple, Pastors Dawn and Joe Weaks, - and with the support of Disciples Church Extension Fund – welcome some innovative ideas that turned things around. Learn More Looking for a sermon series for visioning and identity? Check out the Imagine a World with More customizable videos and preaching resources.  Get help with building and capital services with Disciples Church Extension Fund  For advertising information, please contact news@disciples.org. Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email

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