Mental Health Sunday, observed every 3rd Sunday during Mental Health Awareness Month, falls on May 18th this year, and is a wonderful way to eradicate mental health stigma in your congregation. Join us for this interactive workshop to design your congregation or organizations mental health Sunday. Participants will hear from a panel of clergy who have led Mental Health Sunday or other events for Mental Health Awareness Month. Participants will also be able develop a plan in preparation for including mental health resources and services during the month of May and beyond! 

There is no fee for this National Benevolent Association webinar, but registration is required.
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All Mid-America clergy are welcome to join a few of your Associate Regional Ministers on ZOOM each Tuesday at 11am (March 4 – April 14) as we pray the Lenten lectionary scriptures together.

Come and connect with colleagues! Come and connect with the fresh winds of God’s Spirit!

All are welcome to join us for this monthly gathering.

Our next Bible study is found on pages 37 through 40 our author is: Awit Marcelino. Titled: Friendship Like Braided Sweet Grass, Scripture from Ecclesiastes 4:1-12.

Her questions to ponder:

1. Whether you've read this scripture before or it's brand new, what image, verse, feeling, or questions stands out to you in this passage today?

2. What is a quality or characteristic that you admire in one of your closest friends? Why is that quality or characteristic meaningful or important to you? 

3. Can you share about a time when you were not a good friend to someone? What did you learn from that experience? 

4. How have your friends, sisters, or community shown up for you when you needed them the most? o teach us to simplify, prioritize, and lean on him to do the heavy lifting? 

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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.

All Mid-America clergy are welcome to join a few of your Associate Regional Ministers on ZOOM each Tuesday at 11am (March 4 – April 14) as we pray the Lenten lectionary scriptures together.

Come and connect with colleagues! Come and connect with the fresh winds of God’s Spirit!

All Mid-America clergy are welcome to join a few of your Associate Regional Ministers on ZOOM each Tuesday at 11am (March 4 – April 14) as we pray the Lenten lectionary scriptures together.

Come and connect with colleagues! Come and connect with the fresh winds of God’s Spirit!

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.

This seven-week Lenten learning experience will run each week from March 6th to April 17th each Thursday from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm.

It is designed by therapists, pastors, and chaplains. Together, we will explore emotional and spiritual responses, and share stories in the face of current ecological and social challenges. Responses like grief and sorrow, anxiety and fear, guilt and shame, anger and despair are normal responses in unprecedented times. This course is designed to offer mutual support, healing, insight, and compassion, not a therapy experience. Registration Fee $20. Scholarships available, Email Shardinnieri@gmail.com

The movement of these seven-weeks together will include the following:

1. Introductions/Orientation

2. Sorrow/Grief

3. Anger

4. Fear/anxiety

5. Shame/Guilt

6. Despair/Hopelessness

7. Integration and wholeness

 Brought to us by our Disciples Green Chalice Ministries. Learn more and register now>

Men Helping Men Be Better Men, Husbands and Dads

This free, nine-week session is for Fathers or soon to be Fathers.

We realize raising children is time consuming and most Fathers if not all, have limited time to try something new. That’s why we are keeping the Gatherings to one hour and utilizing the Zoom app to make access as easy as possible.

Regional Minister Paul Koch will be helping guide this session. Learn more & register>

All Mid-America clergy are welcome to join a few of your Associate Regional Ministers on ZOOM each Tuesday at 11am (March 4 – April 14) as we pray the Lenten lectionary scriptures together.

Come and connect with colleagues! Come and connect with the fresh winds of God’s Spirit!

The Mental Health and Wellness Program of the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) prioritizes mental health justice and wellness equity for the upliftment of all people. As a part of this program initiative, during Black History Month, we are providing a culturally relevant space to discuss resources for Black mental health and wellness. 

Historically, suicide rates among Black Americans have been perceived as lower compared to other racial groups.  However, current trends show an alarming increase in suicidality, challenging outdated perceptions and emphasizing the necessity for a shift in public awareness and intervention strategies to save lives. This vital webinar addresses breaking the stigma, addressing the crisis, and creating effective, compassionate support systems for those in need.  

This event is free but registration is required to receive the link. Register now>

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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A Faith-Based Perspective on the Colonization of People, Resources, and Land

On February 26, 1885, European powers reached an agreement to divide Africa in an event known as the “Scramble for Africa”? By 1900, these powers had claimed nearly 90 percent of the continent’s territory. This webinar will explore the conference itself, the impacts of colonialism and its mindset, and the ongoing consequences that persist today.

This free webinar is brought to us by Global Ministries.
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An online conversation about the preaching life

The Proclamation Project is hosting a conversation with three preachers who serve local Disciples congregations about what preaching is like these days. One of the speakers is Brentwood CC’s Rev. Emily Bowen-Marler!

How do we prepare our sermons? What particular challenges are we facing? In what ways are we responding to the world around us? What resources are we finding helpful?

Following the panel discussion, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and join the conversation.

Free, but registration is required. Register now>

Join us to learn about the current landscape of safe church practices and abuse prevention, including new research, ongoing challenges, and best practices to protect our ministries.

This free webinar is brought to us by our Insurance Board.

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Find recordings of their previous webinars here>

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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Our Rural Ministry Network invites the members, leaders, and pastors of Pike County’s six Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) congregations to join in this “County Rally”. As Disciples in small but vibrant congregations, we hope you will join in a day of uplifting programming that aims to encourage, equip, and connect us with one another as we grow in Christ.

A variety of workshops are planned for the morning, while the afternoon will be filled with discussion time where we will share and learn from one another about the work our congregations do each day to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, witnessing, loving, and serving from our doorsteps “to the ends of the earth” beginning in Pike County.

See event flyer here> RSVPs appreciated by February 15.

All are welcome to join us for this monthly gathering.

Busy Being Busy: Finding Joy in Rest by Sarah Serrano found on pages 34 through 36. The scripture reference comes from Matthew chapter 11:28-30 

Questions for discussion: 

1. Examining my rhythm: what have I lost along the way because of the very busy rhythm of life I've chosen to lead? What influenced me to adopt this rhythm? What reward will I receive if I recover what was lost? 

2. Learning from Jesus: where in the Bible can you find examples of Jesus resting, relaxing, sleeping, taking a break, getting away, refreshing, refocusing, or replenishing his strength? As you seek out those passages in the gospels, take note of how often Jesus verbalizes a sense of shame or guilt for doing so. 

3. My role: what rhythms of life am I moving in which feel focused or ill-fitting? What would life look like if it moved within an unforced rhythm of grace? 

4. Finding joy in rest: does it make a difference that Jesus is the one inviting us to rest? Can you experience joy in knowing he is sharing his yoke, to teach us to simplify, prioritize, and lean on him to do the heavy lifting? 

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Meeting ID: 820 2350 3046 Passcode: 615850 

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.

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.
Register here>

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

Learn more>

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.
Register here>

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.
Learn more and register>

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.
Register here>