Disciples News Service January 7, 2026 ~ DR. VITUS BLOG

January 7, 2026

Rev. Terri Hord Owens, General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), has joined Global Ministries and the United Church of Christ in signing a joint letter addressing U.S. actions related to Venezuela and reaffirming the church’s commitment to justice, peace, and reconciliation. "We join the global ecumenical community in calling for restraint, respect for sovereignty, and renewed commitment to peaceful, multilateral engagement.” Click below to read the letter.

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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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Yearbook reporting for 2025 is open in ALEX. Congregations can now enter their Yearbook statistics for 2025 at alex.disciples.org. Congregations can download a Yearbook data worksheet for 2025 in English or Spanish from the ALEX Help Center. The Help Center also provides instructions for church staff to create an ALEX account for Yearbook reporting. For help with ALEX and Yearbook reporting, send an email to alex@disciples.org.

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Staying At the Table by Rev. Terri Hord Owens offers a powerful vision for the Church in this moment. It is a timely and centering read during this Epiphany season at the start of 2026. Beginning January 6, Staying at the Table is now available on Amazon and at major book retailers.

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One Home One Future's step-by-step Green Teams guide provides practical advice to help you establish or continue operating a successful team dedicated to implementing green initiatives in your congregation. Join One Home One Future today to access FREE Green Teams resources.

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Part 3 of the Adulting 101: Things Nobody Taught Me About Money webinar series is coming up on Wednesday, January 21st at 7:00pm ET/6:00pm CT! Co-hosted by NBA’s Young Adult Leadership Development Program and Disciples Home Missions’ Youth and Young Adults Ministries, this third and final installment will explore investing and how to build a financial legacy by planning for the future with strategic saving, debt management, investing, and generosity.

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