Disciples News Service March 11, 2026

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

March 11, 2026 View as Webpage As we face Jerusalem during Holy Week, we invite the whole church to pause and gather in prayer on April 1, 2026 at 8:00 pm EST. Join Disciple pastors, elders, young adults, and the General Minister and President as we lift up our hopes and concerns for God’s people amid turbulent times around the world. The prayer gathering will be via Zoom (registration required) and will also be streamed on Facebook and YouTube. Learn More The 2026 Easter Offering theme, “This Day: When Love Answers,” invites us to reflect on the resurrection promise found in John 20:18 and to celebrate the ways God’s love continues to bring hope and new life. The Easter Offering provides vital support for the general ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Congregations will receive the offering on March 29 and April 5.    Learn More   Leaders of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ met March 2–3 in Indianapolis for a partnership meeting aimed at strengthening the longstanding relationship between the two denominations and identifying opportunities for deeper collaboration in ministry and mission.   Learn More On Thursday, March 26th at 7:30pm ET/6:30pm CT, NBA’s Community Engagement team will host the webinar “From Montgomery to Minneapolis: Organizing in Times of Disruption.” In moments of disruption, from the Montgomery Bus Boycott 70 years ago to Minneapolis today, communities often rise with renewed purpose. This webinar invites you to draw inspiration from these stories to discover how courage, connection, and shared resolve can guide us through collective organizing. Learn More General & Regional Ministry Opportunities Christian Church Foundation is hiring for two executive position openings – Vice President of Human Resources and Operations and Chief Financial Officer. Learn more. Disciples Peace Fellowship is hiring for a part-time Director for Mission Support and Peace Intern Program. Learn more. National Benevolent Association is hiring for a Development Associate. Learn more. Events Event Calendar Advertising Resources Look what we found in the warehouse—a very limited number of General Assembly chalices and patens! Need to replace a broken chalice or finish your collection? Here’s your last chance for these General Assemblies: • Soar (2015 Columbus) • One (2017 Indianapolis) • Abide in Me (2019 Des Moines) • Kindom of God (2023 Louisville) • Beyond (2025 Memphis)   Learn More Be The Neighbor is a Disciples-based ministry that equips people to live lives of love, service and justice! This summer bring a group of any size from your congregation on one of our justice based service learning trips to learn new ways to put your faith into action. We welcome groups of all ages and are open & affirming. Our trips are priced on an equitable pay scale with scholarships available so that everyone who wants to learn new ways to be the neighbor Jesus calls us to be, can come! 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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