Rev. Terri Hord Owens, General Minister and President, and Rev. Liz Woodward, Sabbatical Regional Minister, Christian Church in the Upper Midwest, have co-written a Pastoral Letter Concerning Minneapolis and the Surrounding Area. "Let’s care for Minneapolis and recommit ourselves to being the church we say we are especially in times like these." | |  | Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF) has appointed Rev. Dr. Courtney Stange-Tregear as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 2. As President and CEO, she will align DCEF’s strategy, internal systems, and organizational culture to better serve the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the U.S. and Canada and its ecumenical partners. | | | | Eco Story Circles: Exploring Gratitude and Grief is a 7-week online series starting Wednesday, Feb. 11, 12:15-1:30 pm ET. We will explore emotional & spiritual responses & share stories in the face of current ecological and social challenges. Responses like grief and sorrow, anxiety and fear, guilt and shame, anger, and despair are normal responses in unprecedented times. Join us! | | | NBA is accepting applications for Young Adult Leadership Development Grants! These grants are designed for Disciples-affiliated young adults 18-30 years old to support their efforts to build leadership capacity and allow them to explore new possibilities in the areas of service and justice. Applications will be accepted through February 4th. | | | General & Regional Ministry Opportunities | | - Disciples Church Extension Fund is accepting applications for two Building and Capital Services Advisors and a Development Coordinator. 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.
| | 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. | | | Chalice Press has two new Lenten devotionals for 2026. Symbols of Faith: A Lenten Devotional for African American Churches and Families, compiled by Lexington Theological Seminary’s Charisse L. Gillett, brings a unique perspective to the sacred time preceding Holy Week. Young Clergy Women International’s Grace Poured Out centers on the abundant presence of water, wine, and oil in scripture, connecting your deep faith with these common elements. | | | |
- Looking for a sermon series for visioning and identity? Check out the Imagine a World with More customizable videos and preaching resources.
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