Disciples News Service October 2, 2024 ~ DR. VITUS BLOG

October 2, 2024

The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ have issued a joint statement on the current crisis in Lebanon. Speaking together through Global Ministries, the common global witness of the two denominations. The leaders call for prayer and an immediate ceasefire to the war. They write, "We pray for the injured and their families. We pray for peace and comfort for those who have been displaced and those who mourn, in a country that continues to grieve and heal from previous losses."

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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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Week of Compassion has issued an EMERGENCY APPEAL as Disciples respond to HURRICANE HELENE. In conversation with Regional Ministers across six regions, and in collaboration with Disciples general ministry colleagues and ecumenical partners, Week of Compassion is responding to emergent needs and planning for what will surely be a very long-term recovery. Find GIVING INFO and HOW TO HELP in today's Update.

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Applications are now available for the Disciples Women's Ministry Woman-to-Woman Worldwide trip to Kenya, Africa, September 3 - 18, 2025. Join us on an immersion experience that involves deep, active listening to our sisters of other countries so that we may learn from them what it means to be a woman of faith in their context.

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General & Regional Ministry Opportunities

The Christian Church Foundation is seeking a full-time Communications Manager to join our team that assists Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) individuals, congregations, and other ministries create lasting legacies through planned giving and investment of endowment funds for mission and ministry. Learn more here.
Week of Compassion is hiring for an Associate Director of Immigrant and Refugee Response. View the job description and application details here.
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).

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Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate your Disciples of Christ heritage? For a limited time, Chalice Press is offering an exclusive Disciples Chalice and Paten Set handcrafted by Yellow Door Ceramics Studio. Each unique set is a work of art that will serve as a lasting reminder of faith and community. Priced at $125, including shipping, this beautiful set is available for preorder now. Production is limited so don’t miss out.

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Looking for a sermon series for visioning and identity? Check out the Imagine a World with More customizable videos and preaching resources.
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