Disciples News Service June 17, 2026

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

June 17, 2026 View as Webpage The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada, along with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Indiana, have written a letter to Indiana’s Governor Mike Braun opposing the exclusionary rhetoric in the June 1, 2026, “Nuclear Family” proclamation. It states, “Our tradition teaches that God moves toward those who are excluded, not away from them. We also hold a vision of a world where every person can live fully into who they are—without shame, without fear, and without being diminished by the narrowness of others.” Read the letter in its entirety by clicking below.  Learn More Registration is now open for the 2026 General Assembly, taking place online July 10–11. Join Disciples from across the United States and Canada as we gather around the theme BEYOND: Love Surpassing. Hear from featured preachers Rev. Dr. Jonathan Hall of First Christian Church in North Hollywood and General Minister and President Rev. Terri Hord Owens, and take part in worship, learning, fellowship, and discernment. Register today for $30 per person and be part of this historic gathering.   Learn More   Help foster connection across the church by serving as a Digital Deacon for General Assembly 2026. Disciples of all ages are invited to help build community and engage participants before and during our inaugural online General Assembly. Orientation, a toolkit, and complimentary registration will be provided. Sign up by June 17.   Learn More NBA is accepting applications for Young Adult Leadership Development Grants, designed for Disciples-affiliated young adults 18-30 years old to support building leadership capacity. We are also accepting applications for Health & Social Services Leadership Development Grants for individuals leading Disciples-related health and social service organizations for educational opportunities enhancing knowledge and skillsets. Applications will be accepted through July 1. Learn More General & Regional Ministry Opportunities Global Ministries is hiring for a Development Officer. Learn more. Events Event Calendar Advertising Resources The Center for Faith & Giving's 2026 Stewardship Theme Materials take seriously Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 6 to examine the relationship between our hearts and our resources. "There Our Hearts Will Be" invites congregations into honest, hopeful spiritual alignment—where stewardship is not performative but the quietly courageous act of placing all we have in God’s care.   Learn More NBA’s Young Adult Leadership Development Program has launched a Research & Design Team to explore and discern what programming NBA can offer to young adults living with disabilities, and we could use your help! Please take a few minutes to take our survey, which includes questions that can assist in developing programs promoting disability equity across leadership experiences for young adults with disabilities. 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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