Disciples News Service January 15, 2025

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

January 15, 2025 View as Webpage On January 20, 2025, the Interfaith Service & Moral Mass Meeting: “For Such a Time as This – A Prophetic Response to America’s Defining Moment” will be hosted in person at Healing Cathedral Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) located at 4523 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, TN at 6pm ct|7pm et. Please click below to register to participate (in-person and online) as we come together in unity, faith, and action. Click here to participate in the livestream online. Learn More Multiple fast-moving fires, increased by Santa Ana winds, have burned thousands of acres and structures in Southern California, killing several residents. Week of Compassion is in contact with leaders in the Pacific Southwest Region and state and county VOADs to continue assessing needs. To support communities impacted by these devastating fires, give to Week of Compassion, Compassion, designated “California Fires 2025". Learn More   If so, then Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF) is here to help with the physical damage. In partnership with Week of Compassion, DCEF works with your leaders to assess any immediate challenges. The building disaster response service is designed to secure damaged buildings, navigate the worlds of insurance and construction, and more. At no cost to your congregation, our experienced advisors will be on the ground to work with your faith community and the Region/Area. Learn More On Tuesday, January 21st at 7:30pm ET/6:30pm CT, NBA is hosting a special SoulCare event focused on cultivating calm amidst change and renewing our hope as a community. As we enter this year in particular, it's natural to feel a mix of excitement and uncertainty. Through guided meditation, we will explore techniques to find calm amidst the changes and uncertainties that the new year may bring. There is no cost to attend the event but registration is required.    Register Today General & Regional Ministry Opportunities Christian Church Foundation is expanding its Investment Services staff by seeking 2 new, full-time Staff Accountants. Learn more here. The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Illinois/Wisconsin and The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Michigan will be seeking to call an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to the position of Regional Minister to lead the two-regions-becoming-one into the future. Learn more here. The National Benevolent Association is seeking a Director of Marketing. Learn more here. Global Ministries is seeking a Global Relations Minister, Latin America and the Caribbean. Learn more here. Events Event Calendar Advertising Resources   For nine decades, Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University has held a festival of learning, worship, and inspiration called “Ministers Week.” In 2024, the widely known series of lectures, workshops, and worship services became known as Ministry Week. Its renaming pointed to Brite’s desire to expand further the annual event’s outreach to participants who don’t fall neatly into professional church workers typically described as “ministers." Don't miss Ministry Week, February 10-12, 2025. Learn More One of the primary goals of GA-2343 is to foster a more connected church. In pursuit of this goal, the nomination process for General Board Delegates has been broadened. All Disciples have the exciting opportunity to nominate delegates to serve on the General Board or to nominate someone to serve on the Moderator Team to offer leadership during the 2025-2028 triennium. Learn more and begin the process by clicking below to access the nomination forms. The deadline for submitting nominations is February 15, 2025. 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. Dedicated Disciples exemplify what it means to be a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. Do you know of a Dedicated Disciple being recognized in their community that should be featured, make a submission here. 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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