Disciples News Service February 5, 2025

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

February 5, 2025 View as Webpage 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 Are you struggling to understand the complexities and injustices in Israel/Palestine? Rooted in Faith and Justice offers a powerful and enlightening perspective through the eyes of Palestinian Christian leaders and thinkers. Join Global Ministries on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 3:30 PM ET for this webinar and delve into a conversation around the realities and possibilities of liberation.   Learn More   As with the development of any new system, we are encountering delays that we did not expect. We are working hard to make Yearbook reporting available. The worksheet for preparing the Yearbook report is available in English and Spanish. You can download a worksheet from the ALEX Help Center, or you can request one by sending an email request to alex@disciples.org. By using the worksheet to gather the data, you can shorten the time needed to complete the report.   Get the Worksheet On February 20th at 6:30pm CT, NBA and CHHSM are co-hosting the webinar “Voices of Democracy After 2024 Elections: A Path to Discernment and Prophetic Action." The webinar aims to engage participants in discernment and understanding of the electoral process and its outcomes, which reveal various complexities, challenges, and opportunities for prophetic action related to justice and the well-being of communities. We will focus on identifying signs of challenge and hope. Learn More General & Regional Ministry Opportunities 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. Global Ministries is seeking a Global Relations Minister, Latin America and the Caribbean. Learn more here. Events Event Calendar Advertising Resources   General Minister and President Terri Hord Owens’ new Lent devotional, Facing Jerusalem, takes you on Jesus’ spiritual journey to Jerusalem, one marked by intentionality, determination, and focus.   Learn More Week of Compassion Special Offering 2025 (Feb 16 - 23) Resources include a Children's Sermon and Activities for elementary and preschool students (written by Rev. Teresa Kim Pecinovsky), eight coloring page designs, and Youth Activities for students 6th-12th grade (written by Rev. Lee Yates). Find these and more resources for worship, preaching, and social media, on the Special Offering 2025 Resource Page. 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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