This National Benevolent Association webinar aims to engage participants in discernment and understanding of the electoral process and its outcomes. As election results reveal various complexities, challenges, and opportunities for prophetic action related to justice and the well-being of communities, we will focus on identifying signs of both challenge and hope. We believe that, as citizens and people of faith, we can foster positive change in the political landscape over the next four years.  

The webinar is free but registration is required to receive the link.

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Clergy, lay leaders of established or emerging Green Chalice churches, and people interested in active hope are warmly invited to join us in this informative and spirit-led conversation.

Meet Green Chalice Ambassadors: Apostle Sharyn Cosby with National Convocation and Yoli Barragan with Obra Hispana.  

Together we will learn and offer support and prayer for one another as we care for creation and our neighbors in these times.

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This free webinar is brought to us by the free continuing education webinar series of Lexington Theological Seminary. Find archived webinars here>

During these divisive and disconnected times in which we live, conversations revolving around race and systemic racism can be difficult and challenging. However, as members of the body of faith (the Church), the stories of our experiences and learned wisdom are valuable in guiding the community towards healing, repair, and wholeness. In a created safe space, join our conversation as we share with one another, learn from each other, and grow together as we face the difficult conversation of racism through the lens of our faith.

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A Guide to Contemplation With Older Adults

Join us for this free, four-part webinar series brought to us by our Older Adult Ministries and National Benevolent Association. During the sessions, Rev. Kimberly Weir and Rev. Dr. Paul Koch will share from their experiences leading online and in-person contemplative prayer/meditation groups. They will lead a meditation and prayer to expand and deepen spiritual connections.
February 5, 12, 19, & 26, 11am-12 noon.
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As the relief, refugee, and development mission fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Week of Compassion works with partners to alleviate suffering throughout the world. 

Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing,
whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
​Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:8-9

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A Guide to Contemplation With Older Adults

Join us for this free, four-part webinar series brought to us by our Older Adult Ministries and National Benevolent Association. During the sessions, Rev. Kimberly Weir and Rev. Dr. Paul Koch will share from their experiences leading online and in-person contemplative prayer/meditation groups. They will lead a meditation and prayer to expand and deepen spiritual connections.
February 5, 12, 19, & 26, 11am-12 noon.
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Join us online to share about The Voyage of Life.

We’ll gather at 7am for early risers and again at 11am for those who like to sleep a bit later!

There will be a total of four sessions - February 8, February 22, March 8, and March 22.
All are welcome for as many or as few as you can attend.
Zoom link Meeting ID: 972 4596 8342

Please contact Rev. Dr. Paul Koch for more information.

Are you struggling to understand the complexities and injustices in Israel/Palestine? Rooted in Faith and Justice offers a powerful and enlightening perspective through the eyes of Palestinian Christian leaders and thinkers. Join us for this webinar to become empowered to host your own book study and delve into a conversation around the realities and possibilities of liberation.

This webinar is part of the UCC’s Nurture the Soul series and is brought to us through Global Ministries. It is free but registration is required.
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A Guide to Contemplation With Older Adults

Join us for this free, four-part webinar series brought to us by our Older Adult Ministries and National Benevolent Association. During the sessions, Rev. Kimberly Weir and Rev. Dr. Paul Koch will share from their experiences leading online and in-person contemplative prayer/meditation groups. They will lead a meditation and prayer to expand and deepen spiritual connections.
February 5, 12, 19, & 26, 11am-12 noon.
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Burns Night is returning for a third year at First Christian Church in Columbia! FCC will host a formal dinner & ceilidh (think: contra dancing) on Saturday, January 25 as a fundraiser for their 2025 youth mission trip to Memphis. A traditional Scottish celebration, Burns Night is a commemoration of the Romantic poet Robert Burns. More so, it is an opportunity to don your fanciest kilt, try some haggis, and dance the night away! Tickets can be purchased online at firstchristian.org/burnsnight. For questions or to donate, email Associate Minister Topher Endress.

All are welcome to join us for this monthly gathering.

Our next Bible study from the Just Women is from Page 30 to 33 by Pamela G. Addison. Her scripture reference: Luke chapter 2:39 and 40. Her questions for discussion:

1. How have you experienced Grace in your life?

2. Where in your life have you seen God empower you to do what you knew you could not humanly do?

3. How can you encourage other women to tap into this new understanding of grace?

4. How does this lesson inform your understanding of grace as you approach the challenges of life?

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This webinar is for anyone who has felt an increasing sense of loneliness and isolation as you struggle to follow God’s call with an underlying sense that we aren’t getting it quite right. We will explore practices, conversations, and exercises that can help move us from guilt and helplessness to connectedness and action. The speaker is Rev. Dr. Katherine Alexander.

This free presentation is part of Lexington Theological Seminary’s Creating Vital Congregations Webinar Series. Learn more and register>

Join us for For Such A Time As This. This gathering will take place in Memphis, TN and unite faith leaders, community advocates, and people of goodwill, committed to amplifying justice, equity, and love in the face of divisive and regressive forces. Inspired by Dr. King’s legacy and prophetic vision, this event is a declaration of hope and a moral response to an immoral vision for America. You can join us in person or via livestream at 6PM. Register by clicking here.

A Prophetic Listening Guide

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All are welcome to join us for this monthly gathering. We are so excited that for this last meeting of the year, we will be using the Just Women Bible study from Sarah Renfro, and she has graciously accepted the invitation to join us and share her thoughts about the study. We are very thankful to Sarah for taking the time out of her busy schedule to spend time with us!

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Our gifts support the work of regional ministries this Christmas. Your regional ministry works to connect congregations to each other, foster faith development, gather Disciples in camps, conferences, and assemblies, nurture the development of a new generation of pastors, assist churches in calling new ministers, interpret the global mission of the Church, represent the Church in ecumenical gatherings, counsel and pray with those who are troubled of spirit, lead the Church to address racism, inspire leaders to experiment and create, witness to the power of God to make things new. Learn more here>

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Join us on Zoom for an Advent Spiritual Journey as we pray with the sacred scriptures.
Today’s text is Luke 1.

We’re hoping this will be a time to step away from the routines of the week, be with others you don’t normally get to see, and engage the Word of God for the people of God.

Hosted by our Regional Minister Team.

Our gifts support the work of regional ministries this Christmas. Your regional ministry works to connect congregations to each other, foster faith development, gather Disciples in camps, conferences, and assemblies, nurture the development of a new generation of pastors, assist churches in calling new ministers, interpret the global mission of the Church, represent the Church in ecumenical gatherings, counsel and pray with those who are troubled of spirit, lead the Church to address racism, inspire leaders to experiment and create, witness to the power of God to make things new. Learn more here>

Download video to share in your church.

Here’s a reel/short version.

Join us on Zoom for an Advent Spiritual Journey as we pray with the sacred scriptures.
Today’s text is Luke 3:7-18.

We’re hoping this will be a time to step away from the routines of the week, be with others you don’t normally get to see, and engage the Word of God for the people of God.

Hosted by our Regional Minister Team.

Join us on Zoom for an Advent Spiritual Journey as we pray with the sacred scriptures.
Today’s text is Luke 3:1-8.

We’re hoping this will be a time to step away from the routines of the week, be with others you don’t normally get to see, and engage the Word of God for the people of God.

Hosted by our Regional Minister Team.

Join us on Zoom for an Advent Spiritual Journey as we pray with the sacred scriptures.
Today’s focus text is Luke 21.

We’re hoping this will be a time to step away from the routines of the week, be with others you don’t normally get to see, and engage the Word of God for the people of God.

Hosted by our Regional Minister Team.

The Thanksgiving Offering benefits the Colleges, Universities, Seminaries, and Divinity Houses affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Higher education has been an important focus for Disciples since the very beginning of the movement. Throughout our history, Disciples have founded institutions of higher learning to educate students and form leaders to make a difference in the world. The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is still committed to higher education. Your gift to the Thanksgiving Offering helps support the education of thousands of students at our fifteen colleges and universities as well as our seven seminaries and divinity houses.
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All are welcome to join us for this monthly gathering. Our study comes from page 30 of the Just Women.  This month is by: Pamela G. Addison, “The Power of Grace”, scripture reference Luke 2:39-40. 

Some of Pamela's questions are: 

1. How have you experienced Grace in your life? 

2. Where in your life have you seen God empower you to do what you knew you could not humanly do? 

3. How can you encourage other women to tap into this new understanding of Grace? 

4. How does this lesson inform your understanding of grace as you approach the challenges of life? 

We can join together that Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. from the comfort of our homes, offices, churches, automobiles wherever you feel comfortable with a cup of our favorite brew and share our lives our churches and our study together. 

If you don't have a book read the scripture and the questions and we will have a good thought-provoking conversation.

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Sometimes sadness and grief can overtake the joy of the holiday season. The bustle and craziness of preparations turns into a feeling of just going through the motions in order to survive. Naming the sadness and loneliness and finding ways to honor it can bring joy back to life. Ideas for how to find joy in sadness will be shared and invited. Join us!

This free webinar is brought to us by NBA Older Adult Ministries.
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The Thanksgiving Offering benefits the Colleges, Universities, Seminaries, and Divinity Houses affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Higher education has been an important focus for Disciples since the very beginning of the movement. Throughout our history, Disciples have founded institutions of higher learning to educate students and form leaders to make a difference in the world. The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is still committed to higher education. Your gift to the Thanksgiving Offering helps support the education of thousands of students at our fifteen colleges and universities as well as our seven seminaries and divinity houses.
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Storytelling is a valid and important way to convey knowledge. In this workshop, participants will explore how personal narrative can acknowledge racial injustice, work to eliminate it, and create empathetic understanding by working through a Moral Map and Growth Continuum. After exploration of the Map and Continuum, participants will view and discuss episode five of Voices of Arrow Rock, titled Ignore the Shadow, which explores mixed-race identity. A working lunch will be included, followed by a tour of the historic village of Arrow Rock where we’ll visit the African American Museum, the State Historic Site Museum, and buildings related to the voices we discuss.

Presented by Michael Kateman, PhD
Pastor, Arrow Rock Federated Church
Creator and Producer, Voices of Arrow Rock

The Commissioning Ministry Team of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Mid-America, upon her successful completion of a rigorous process of preparation, has approved Stephanie Himmel as a Commissioned Minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)! She joins a long list of distinguished Timothys of First Christian Church of Hannibal. (A Timothy is a member of a congregation who becomes a minister.)

We will celebrate and affirm her commissioning in a special service on Sunday, November 10 at 4 pm at First Christian Church. Please plan to worship and party with us!

Regional Board Secretary Nancy Rogers and Regional Minister Paul Koch will be co-leading this training focusing especially on how pastors and churches can better understand mental health issues in our communities with a close focus on adolescent mental health.  Youth ministers and lay leaders are especially invited to attend.  

Lunch is provided.  If a pastor wants to attend for their initial boundary training, they need to contact Paul Koch to discuss or otherwise take the Lewis Center training additionally.

 Consult other known training opportunities.

Registration due by midnight on Wednesday, November 6. Register now>