Disciples News Service May 21, 2025 ~ DR. VITUS BLOG

May 21, 2025

The whole church is invited to join Rev. Terri Hord Owens, General Minister and President, for a churchwide study of The Faith We Affirm by Ronald Osborn starting May 27. Clarity about the basics of our faith and God's covenant of love is more important than ever. We identify as a movement for wholeness, as people of the Bible, and as an anti-racist church that affirms the limitless love of God through how we practice our faith. All are welcome to attend one or all three sessions in this three part, interactive, churchwide study. Click below to register.

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Reconciliation Ministry and the General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have released a letter to the Christian Church on refugee resettlement. The letter begins, "The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada is a movement for wholeness with care and concern for fragmented and broken systems, and people displaced by disaster and persecution. We know that many of you have been following the news about the radical shifts in refugee policy in the US over the past four months." Click below to read the full letter.

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For many mainline Protestants, theological education starts and ends with Sunday school. Some are lucky – their place of worship has enough youth to warrant a Vacation Bible School, but for others, there isn’t much else when it comes to theological learning. But at Think+Pray+Act, a new congregation in St. Louis, MO, members are invited to discuss sermons, ask questions, and explore their curiosity about faith, theology, and vocation in community.

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As we look ahead to the 2025 General Assembly, we invite you to join us for an empowering Virtual Learning Experience. There will be 10 inspiring workshops to select from designed to stretch our vision, deepen our understanding, and prepare us for our time together in Memphis. The Virtual Learning Experience is scheduled for June 11 and June 14, 2025. Register to attend.

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General & Regional Ministry Opportunities

Global Ministries is hiring a Program Associate for Resource Development and a Global Relations Minister, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Disciples Church Extension Fund is accepting applications for three full-time positions: Senior Loan Manager, Controller, and Development Coordinator. Learn more.
The National Benevolent Association is hiring for a Program Coordinator - Health and Social Service Partner Support. Learn more.

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Celebrate the 2025 General Assembly in Memphis with your limited-edition, hand-crafted commemorative chalice, available exclusively at ChalicePress.com. Preorders are open now.

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NBA is hosting a Movement Chaplaincy Open House on Wednesday, May 28th at 2:00pm ET/1:00pm CT. Hear from Chaplain Peer Learning & Wellness Group co-conveners Rev. Joselyn Spence and Rev. Tiffany Curtis, as well as our featured speaker, Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen, who will share her experience as a movement chaplain and lead an exploration of examples of spiritual support as part of movements for collective liberation. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

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