Disciples News Service December 31, 2025 ~ DR. VITUS BLOG

December 31, 2025

Reconciliation Ministry invites you to save the date and join us for 21 Days of Prayer, beginning January 19, 2026. Centered on the theme, "Beyond Discovery: Love in Community," this sacred time of prayer launches each year during Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend online on the Reconciliation Facebook page, grounding our journey in a legacy of reconciliation, spiritual practice, and the ongoing pursuit of justice. Click below to learn more about Reconciliation Ministry.

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Is your community of faith ready to take the first step in the planning process for its next project or the future of its mission? Whether it’s planning new construction, looking to update its place of worship, reimagining its ministry's vision, evaluating its facilities usage, or beginning to explore financial services, Disciples Church Extension Fund’s initial consultation is a great first step to address whatever your faith community’s needs are in the new year.

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Spread the Word: Disciples Peace Fellowship is accepting Peace Intern Applications until January 31, 2026. Spend summer 2026 serving as an ambassador for peace and justice! Click below to learn more and apply.

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Join us on Thursday, January 15th at 12:30pm ET/11:30am CT for the Being Well: Sacred Practices for the Journey workshop! This interactive workshop offers both practical and spiritual practices designed to sustain holistic wellness. Participants will discuss the realities of leadership wellbeing and discover ways to cultivate resilience, wholeness, and renewal—equipping them with sacred practices that carry beyond the workshop and into the year ahead.

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General & Regional Ministry Opportunities

Disciples Church Extension Fund is accepting applications for two Building and Capital Services Advisors. Learn More.

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NBA’s collaborative partner Older Adult Ministries will host the Winter Meditations with Older Adults webinar series starting on Wednesday, January 21st at 12:00pm ET/11:00am CT. Rev. Kimberly Weir and Rev. Dr. Paul Koch will share from their experiences leading online and in-person contemplative prayer/meditation groups, and lead attendees through a meditation and prayer to expand & deepen spiritual connections. The series continues each Wednesday through February 11th.

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Introducing the Center for Faith & Giving's 2026 Stewardship Sessions! For 1 hour on the 2nd Thursday of the month, we’ll explore a new dimension of cultivating faithful generosity—from care for self and creation, missional storytelling, gratitude, and generational differences. Together, we'll begin to see year-round stewardship as a life-giving practice that sustains ministry and deepens discipleship.

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