Disciples News Service September 18, 2024 ~ DR. VITUS BLOG

September 18, 2024

Nominations are now open for The Alexander Campbell Distinguished Service Award, the highest award offered in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) for lifetime achievement in higher education. The award recipient will be celebrated during the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Memphis, TN, July 12-15, 2025.

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The Reconciliation Ministry Special Offering will be received in congregations this year on September 29th and October 6th. Our theme promotes the Church’s identity as Pro-Reconciling. As restorers of the streets where our congregations and ministry partners worship and serve, your giving supports the Church’s ability to fund missional programs that promote healing from the brokenness that divides us. Thank you for your giving!

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Finding fellowship with peers isn't always easy. That’s why New Church Ministry is offering track sessions for different stages of the church launch process at its upcoming Leadership Academy event. Whether you’re considering starting a congregation or looking to grow your place of worship, this event will have a cohort waiting for you. So come and join clergy, lay leaders, students, and ecumenical partners in Gainesville, FL from Oct 22-25 to find your community!

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NBA is accepting applications for Fall 2024 Mission & Ministry Grants. This program provides grant funding for projects serving older adults and educating youth and young adults. Applications for the Fall 2024 cycle will be accepted through September 25.

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General & Regional Ministry Opportunities

The Disciples of Christ Historical Society seeks a collaborative and resourceful Associate Archivist with a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement. Learn more here.
Global Ministries has two positions open - Program Associate for Resource Development and Global Relations Minister, Latin America and the Caribbean. Learn more here.

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Attention all aspiring non-fiction writers! Join us this October for four online workshops on "How to Write and Publish for Faith, Spirituality, & Ministry." These workshops are presented by Higher Education & Leadership Ministries (HELM),

Chalice Media Group, The Writing Table, and Lexington Theological Seminary, and will be led by Rev. Dr. Eileen Campbell-Reed (The Writing Table) and Brad Lyons (Chalice Media Group). Register by September 24 for a discounted price of $80 (regular price $95) and be entered to win a free month of access to The Writing Table! Workshops will be held on October 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 4:30-5:30PM EST

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As you pack away your swimsuits and beach umbrellas, it's time to think about preparing your congregation's building for the cooler weather. Disciples Church Extension Fund offers green loans of up to US $150,000 to faith communities that want to upgrade heating systems, replace or repair inefficient windows, insulate, rewire, or weatherproof a facility, and improve operations that contribute to a more energy-efficient building. Care for God's creation by "going green!"

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