Disciples News Service January 21, 2026

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

January 21, 2026 View as Webpage Young adult Disciples, pull up a seat at the table! Join our Virtual Young Adult Book Club as we dive into Staying at the Table by Rev. Terri Hord Owens. This peer-led conversation creates space to wrestle with faith, identity, justice, and belonging while connecting with other young adults and exploring what it truly means to live out faith today. Click below to register. Learn More Disciples Palestine Solidarity Movement is pleased to partner with Global Ministries to offer a Conversation with Peter Makari, Global Relations Minister for the Middle East and Europe. This will be an online gathering, Feb 8, 2026, with plenty of time for your questions. Registration is required but free.   Learn More   Please mark your calendar for our next All-Interims Gathering on Monday, Feb 2, 6:00-7:15 PM CST. Our last gathering was rich and deeply connecting. We’ll repeat some elements that worked especially well, including time in small groups as part of our check-in, giving us space to deepen relationships and get to know one another more fully. We also have important and hopeful news to share as we look toward 2026. Learn More The 2026-2027 Undergraduate Legacy Scholars Program Applications are open! The program provides renewable scholarships will provide up to $10,000 annually for full-time students attending colleges or universities currently or historically affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The application is open to incoming full-time students with a college graduation date no earlier than December 2028.    Learn More General & Regional Ministry Opportunities Disciples Church Extension Fund is accepting applications for two Building and Capital Services Advisors. Learn more. Week of Compassion is accepting applications through January 31 for the Seminarians Summer Immersion in International Disaster Response internship in Summer 2026. Learn more. Events Event Calendar Advertising Resources A NEW WAY, the Week of Compassion 2026 Special Offering, explores the ways Disciples are transforming suffering into hope in the U.S. and around the world, through innovative partnerships and deeply committed local leadership. Resources for worship, preaching, children & youth, social media, and more are available now. Deadline to order additional print materials is February 4. Learn More For many pastors, a new year brings a new continuing education budget. Good news: ChalicePress.com has a 30% discount on most books when you use discount code DOC2026. One book, a dozen books—hundreds of books are ready for the reading! DOC2026 is valid through February 28.   Learn More Looking for a sermon series for visioning and identity? Check out the Imagine a World with More customizable videos and preaching resources. Connect with Disciples Church Extension Fund to further your faith community through its ministry and building planning services, capital campaign guidance, and loans and investment services for individuals and organizations. 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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