Disciples News Service March 26, 2025

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

March 26, 2025 View as Webpage Seven years ago, the future of University Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)/United Church of Christ (UCC) in San Diego, CA was complicated. While worship attendance and congregational giving was growing, this place of worship would exhaust its reserves and endowment by 2023 if it continued spending money the way that it was. But thanks in part to Disciples Church Extension Fund's guidance, UCC is now living out its mission to embody God’s inclusive love more fully. Learn More Have you purchased your gear for the 2025 General Assembly yet? The merchandise store has a variety of t-shirts, sweatshirts, and other items to help you prepare for our time together July 12-15, 2025, in Memphis, TN. Purchase your official BEYOND apparel and merchandise and gear up for an unforgettable experience.    Learn More   The Green Chalice Ministry and Disciples Home Missions are hosting a second cohort of Justice and Creation Fellows this summer. We will be offering grants of $3000 to DOC churches, regions, and camps (with preference given to churches). These grants aim to support the development of youth and young adult leaders (ages 16-26) engaged in the spiritual movement for creation care, climate justice, and/or social justice. Learn more and apply by April 1st. Learn More May is ordination season, and a chalice and paten modeled off our denominational logo makes great gift for our newest ministers from a home congregation, a mentor, or family. The chalice is about 6 inches tall, and the cup has a diameter of 4.5 inches. The paten has a diameter of about 8 inches. Each hand-made chalice takes approximately 6 weeks to produce, so order soon only from ChalicePress.com for delivery by the ordination service.   Learn More General & Regional Ministry Opportunities Disciples Church Extension Fund is seeking a Director of Lending. Learn more here. Lexington Theological Seminary is accepting applications for the position of Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean. Learn more here. Global Ministries is seeking a Global Relations Minister, Latin America and the Caribbean. Learn more here. Events Event Calendar Advertising Resources The Office of General Minister and President, in collaboration with the Proclamation Project, has released two 6-week congregational resources to help you and your congregation explore the General Assembly’s themes and scriptures through Bible study, preaching, visual art, and poetry in worship.   Learn More Is your regional ministry lacking a new church team or commission? Maybe it has one, but it's currently inactive or defunct? If so, New Church Ministry has created and compiled resources to equip your region! Our website has a checklist for emerging communities of faith, a church covenant, and much more. We hope that these documents help you begin to develop processes to shepherd the lives of local places of worship from just an idea to fully chartered congregations. 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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