Disciples News Service January 17, 2024

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

January 17, 2024 View as Webpage ALEX Yearbook reporting opened on January 16. Congregations can now enter their Yearbook statistics for 2023 on the ALEX site at alex.disciples.org. Resources and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the Help Center. Congregations can also receive help with ALEX by sending an email request to alex@disciples.org. When requesting help with ALEX, please include the church name and location. We do not have capacity to provide phone support at this time. Congregations will be able to enter Yearbook statistics for 2023 through Monday, March 4.   Learn More Dedicated Disciples exemplify what it means to be a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. If you know of a Dedicated Disciple being recognized in their community that should be featured, please make a submission here. Our first Dedicated Disciple is Rev. Faye Vaughn, who retired after 26 years in ministry, and has accepted a new call as the Pastor of First Christian Church in Frankford, MO. “I believe the reason why I’m up here (on the pulpit) is because God had the plan for me to be here. Not their plan and not my plan. I’ve followed the function of the Holy Spirit which led me up there.”   Learn More     Reconciliation Ministry invites you to join us for "Meditations on MLK’s Legacy," a series of reflections on the legacy of reconciliation that Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. embodied. We will meet on Zoom on Mondays, from January 15 to February 12, 2024, from 6:30pm to 7pm EST. Rev. Brian Frederick-Gray will share the meditation on Monday, January 22, 2024. Learn More HELM Applications are now open for graduating high school students to apply for the Leadership Fellows Program and for theology and pastoral students seeking financial support through academic scholarships. Follow the links for more information and to start your application today. Deadline for all applications is March 31, 2024.   Learn More General & Regional Ministry Opportunities The Kansas Region is seeking to call an Associate Regional Minister. This position will support the Central and High Planes are of Kansas. Phillips Theological Seminary is seeking a new Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean.  Events Event Calendar Advertising Resources   Take some time to share the 2024 Week of Laity Resource "Care in Plain Sight" with your church, friends, and family. Rev. Dr. Milton Keys has given us beautiful reflections on how to be more intentional in our caring as Jesus cared, a call to action with partners is included, and an affirming litany is ready for your laity service! Week of Laity is January 14 - 20, 2024.    Learn More The Office of the General Minister and President is pleased to announce the launch of a new program of the Proclamation Project: cohort groups for preachers, starting in early 2024. These groups will provide an opportunity for Disciples preachers to connect with other preachers on a regular basis, support each other, and grow in their own preaching.   There will be three types of cohort groups offered in this cycle, each with a different focus and commitment level. Applications are open now and are due January 20, 2024. 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 Sign up for additional newsletters - Dear Disciples and Disciples Justice Ministries. For advertising information or to submit news, please contact news@disciples.org. Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email

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