Disciples News Service July 15, 2026

Ministry and mission opportunities from across the church

July 15, 2026 View as Webpage The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada has taken an important step in its ecumenical journey as the 227th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) approved GAR-10, authorizing the beginning of a formal bilateral dialogue toward full communion between the two denominations. The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) was represented at the General Assembly by General Minister and President Rev. Terri Hord Owens and Rev. Paul S. Tché, President of Disciples Christian Unity and Interfaith Ministry (CUIM). Learn More Summers at Tall Oaks Camp and Conference Center (TOCC) in Linwood, KS are busy. So during the winter of 2025, it was expecting a quiet season. That is, until TOCC received a call from its water company: thousands of gallons of water were pouring into its facilities from burst pipes. With Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF)'s help, Tall Oaks is not only rebuilding, but it is also partnering with DCEF on a capital campaign that will lay down a life-changing foundation.   Learn More   General Assembly 2026, our inaugural digital assembly, included powerful preaching. On Friday, July 10, Rev. Dr. Jonathan Hall, Senior Minister, First Christian Church of North Hollywood, delivered a stirring message that reminded us God strengthens us in the fog and calls us to love the people right in front of us. Watch here. On Saturday, July 11, Rev. Terri Hord Owens, General Minister and President, encouraged Disciples to go beyond and to live in the possibilities of the growing edge. Watch here. Learn More We are pleased to announce the schedule for the 225th Anniversary of the Cane Ridge Revival. This free event, which will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the historic Cane Ridge Meeting House in Paris, KY, will be a day to celebrate and reflect on the earliest history of the Stone-Campbell Movement. Registration is required, as space is limited.   Learn More Events Event Calendar Resources Join Children Worship Wonder & Welcome for a new, hybrid, Storyteller training in July. Click below for more information and registration.   Learn More We need your feedback! NBA’s Young Adult Leadership Development Program’s Research & Design Team is exploring and discerning what programming NBA can offer to young adults living with disabilities. 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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