Northwest Chi Rho Camp
This camp experience is for those completing grade 6, 7, or 8. $230.
This camp experience is for those completing grade 6, 7, or 8. $230.
This camp experience is for those completing grade 9, 10, 11, or 12. $230.
This camp experience is for those finishing any grade between 9 and 12. $375 until June 10, $400 after.
On July 11 from 11-2, First Christian Church in Columbia MO will host a world cafe-style conversation on the multisensory aspects of worship, and how our churches both succeed and struggle with incorporating people of diverse needs and abilities. Notes from this conversation will combine with similar meetings across the country, leading to resources and best practice guides which will be shared back with all participants. This lunch is sponsored by a grant from the Disability Ministry Network, in partnership with Disciples Access.
A lunch will be provided for those who can gather in person. Those wishing to join online can do so here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81598015885?pwd=ca06uSrAGJo0yr0W6ZaNrocy00E3y5.1
The event is free. Please RSVP to fcc@firstchristian.org, and include any dietary restrictions and/or allergies. If you have particular access needs, please contact topher@firstchristian.org. First Christian is located at 101 N. 10th Street in downtown Columbia (and has ample parking for everyone). See flyer>
The 28th Biennial Session of the National Convocation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will be in Greensboro, NC - July 11-14, 2024. It will be a time of Worship, Education, Fellowship, and Fun!
Review a tentative schedule, sign up to be an exhibitor or sponsor, and register here>
This camp experience is for those completing grade K, 1, or 2. $150
This camp experience is for those finishing any grade between 6 and 12. $230
This camp experience is for those finishing grade 2 or 3. $185 until June 10, $210 after.
This camp experience is for those completing grade 3, 4, or 5. $230
Join the vibrant North American Pacific/Asian Disciples (NAPAD) community and fellow Disciples from across the United States and Canada at the 2024 NAPAD Convocation at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT, July 17-20.
The theme for this Convocation, inspired by 2 Corinthians 5:17 - “So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!” - is “Revive and Renew.” This theme invites Disciples to a transformative and transcendent faith experience in individual and communal ways through an expansive in-person gathering in Salt Lake City.”
This camp experience is for those completing any grade between 3 and 12. $195
Learn all about the program and how to register on their website here>
This camp experience is for those completing grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8. $230
All are invited to this free webinar "Rebuilding Community Post-Pandemic: Healing Lessons from Nature" presented by Older Adult Ministries with Teresa Spear, Minister and Jan Aerie, Gerontologist. Jan and Teresa have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience living in, caring for, and studying community and the ways nature teaches us. Share in an informative conversation about steps churches can take to deepen spiritual community and enhance relationships.
Free through the National Benevolent Association, but registration is required.
Learn more & register>
This camp experience is for those completing any grade between kindergarten and 2nd, and a parent/guardian. $95/pair
Learn all about the program and how to register on their website here>
Our next Zoom Gathering will be the 4th Saturday of July 27th at 9:00 a.m. from the comfort of your home, car, church, wherever you feel comfortable spending an hour together, sharing our lives, our churches, and our ladies’ groups, whether we are called Disciples Women, CWF, Edna Circle, etc. we are Women, and we are better together!
From the Just Women Bible Study our next feature:
Be My Guest: A True Worship Leader by Judy A. Alston Acts 16:11-15, 40.
Questions for discussion:
1. Who are you as a worshiper? In what ways has the story of Lydia impacted your view of worship?
2. What have you become because that is all that you practice?
3. How can you change your partners/practices for better living?
4. How do you lead via your head, heart, hand, and health?
Join us on Zoom.. Meeting ID: 852 7829 0043 Passcode: 272262
This camp experience is for those finishing grade 6 or 7. $375 until June 10, $400 after.
Beginning and ending times are estimates. See the flyer for information. The directors will send detailed information upon registration.
Registration is open for our 2024 Regional Assembly!
Please plan to join us for a wonderful time of worship, learning, and sharing as we embrace the Church Narrative Project.
General Minister & President Rev. Terri Hord Owens, as well as several other special guests will be joining us.
A retreat weekend for new friendships, sharing of experience, and attending to one's spiritual connection. Retreaters will hear from a keynote speaker, share in worship and workshops, and explore the sites of St. Louis. The age group is those finishing 8th through 12th grade.
This retreat is presented by Walter Scott Camp & Learning Center, a ministry of the Christian Church in IL & WI, in partnership with the Christian Church in Indiana, the Christian Church Michigan Region, the Christian Church in the Upper Midwest, and the Christian Church in Mid-America.
View, print, or post an event flyer>
Not sure? Complete an interest survey here>
All clergy are welcome to this annual event brought to us by our Pension Fund.
Here’s how they describe the event:
Join us next September in Washington D.C. for The Gathering. During this event we will launch Cornerstones – a new initiative with emphasis on clergy health and wellness. We will focus on the four cornerstones of Mental Health, Holy Friendships, Physical Fitness, and Financial Well-being. Cornerstones is based on the guiding scripture from Exodus 17. In the passage Moses grows weary from holding up his arms, but he finds support when a stone is placed under him and his hands are held up for the benefit of the community.
Please let us know if you will be participating so we can look into securing transport for a group from Mid-America.
Men of all ages and all relationships will be welcome at this event.
$190 for son and father together; $99 per person; scholarships available.
Link to online registration will be on our Summer Programs page when it is opened.
Learn more and print/post the event flyer.
This is a wonderful event for fathers and sons of all ages! Our friends from the United Church of Christ and Illuman will be joining us.
Registration will take place through our summer programs system and links will be posted when they are available.
We threaded some joy at our Rural Ministry Network workshop this spring and everyone’s participation was greatly appreciated. The feedback was positive and together we are on our way to actively supporting our rural churches. The input was invaluable!
Our spring gatherings identified five themes for additional exploration that will be the focus for this follow-up event:
Disciples History & Identity
Growing Engaging Disciples
Intergenerational Collaboration
Civil Conversations around the Table
Transitions with our Buildings
Please join us for this important gathering. Find more details in this event flyer>
The event is free but we ask that you register online by October 1.
This is the annual event formerly called Soularize.
Regional Minister Paul Koch is the co-convener of this event. Disciples Men scholarships are available. This is rare that this international men's event is just a few miles from the door-steps of the Mid-America Region. Learn more and register>
Please contact Regional Minister Paul Koch with questions.
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.
Consult other known training opportunities.
Registration due by midnight on Sunday, June 23. Register now>
Our next gathering will be the 4th Saturday in June, June 22 at 9:00 a.m. from the comfort of your home, church, or wherever you can gather! With a cup of your favorite brew, we will check in and have wonderful discussion. We can share the regional news, the life in our churches, and our own lives, and look into the Bible study from Just Women.
May Justice Roll by Ayanna Johnson Watkins. Scripture references: Proverbs 31:8-9, Amos 5:20-27, Luke 4:18-19, Deuteronomy 16:20, Psalm 41:1.
Questions to ponder:
1. How does your congregation or Faith community talk about the place of justice work in the lives of people of faith?
2. Does your congregation engage in Justice work? Do you? If so, why, and what does it look like? If not, why not?
3. What scriptural texts are shaping your own thoughts about advocacy, organizing, or other justice work?
4. What are some concrete ways that injustice shows up in your own life or community?
Join us on Zoom.. Meeting ID: 852 7829 0043 Passcode: 272262
Our Bodies, Our Faith camp is a unique and meaningful experience for current 8th and 9th graders. Parents and pastors who would like to learn more about our curriculum and what campers can expect at Our Bodies, Our Faith are invited to join us for an informational Zoom meeting on Sunday June 9th at 7PM. If you are unable to attend, you can also contact the directors Rev. Nick Larson and Rev. Sarah Kingsbery at ourbodiesourfaith@gmail.com with any questions.
This camp experience is for those finishing any grade between pre-K and 2nd, and a parent/guardian. $225/pair until June 10, $250 after.
The Christian Ministries Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for those preparing for Christian Ministries, both in seminary and undergraduate education. This fund is primarily aimed at supporting those persons from the Christian Church of Mid-America (CCMA) Region who are preparing for the Christian ministries. Women’s Ministry/CWF and the receipts from local congregations establish this fund that provides gifts as grants in aid to the recipients.
Older Adult Ministries’ Jan Aerie will lead a webinar of panelists on May 29 at 11 am. Join them for “You CAN start a Support Group!” - a top priority requested in our national surveys.
Join the Older Adults Ministry Innovative Conversation Group as Rev. Kimberly Weir, Pastor Sandy Roberts, and Jan Aerie, Gerontologist, offer valuable viewpoints, ideas, and expertise on creating caring sharing communities. Each has worked with families and older adults, and experienced belonging to and/or guiding a support group as a caregiver, in bereavement, or during health challenges.
This event is free but registration is required. Register online now>
Regional Minister Paul Koch will lead this webinar.
Free, but registration is required.
This month’s gathering is a week early to accommodate the holiday weekend.
We are in the second study from the 2024 Just Women study.
This month’s title is, May Justice Roll by Ayanna Johnson Watkins. Scripture references: Proverbs 31:8-9, Amos 5:20-27, Luke 4:18-19, Deuteronomy 16:20, Psalm 41:1.
Questions to ponder:
1. How does your congregation or Faith community talk about the place of justice work in the lives of people of faith?
2. Does your congregation engage in Justice work? Do you? If so, why, and what does it look like? If not, why not?
3. What scriptural texts are shaping your own thoughts about advocacy, organizing, or other justice work?
4. What are some concrete ways that injustice shows up in your own life or community?
If you don't have a Just Women there's still opportunity to order one through disciples.org. but read the scripture verses and read the questions and still you can join the conversation!
Join Zoom Meeting - Meeting ID: 859 9964 3507 Passcode: 584360
Pension Fund of the Christian Church is offering Retirement Readiness seminars in two Mid-America locations that will help provide a roadmap to retirement for their members. All Pension Fund members age 58 – 72, who have not yet retired, are invited to attend the seminar hosted in our region. Spouses are also encouraged to attend. The seminar is free and includes lunch, so registration is required. Learn more and register here>
During the event, Rev. Aaron Smith, Pension Fund’s Retirement Education Director, will be providing answers to common retirement questions, showing you how to calculate your pension payments, explaining the retirement application timeline and so much more. Please join our partners from Pension Fund at this exciting new seminar!
Pension Fund of the Christian Church is offering Retirement Readiness seminars in two Mid-America locations that will help provide a roadmap to retirement for their members. All Pension Fund members age 58 – 72, who have not yet retired, are invited to attend the seminar hosted in our region. Spouses are also encouraged to attend. The seminar is free and includes lunch, so registration is required. Learn more and register here>
During the event, Rev. Aaron Smith, Pension Fund’s Retirement Education Director, will be providing answers to common retirement questions, showing you how to calculate your pension payments, explaining the retirement application timeline and so much more. Please join our partners from Pension Fund at this exciting new seminar!
We are happy to be able to offer camp scholarships thanks to our Orchard Crest Permanent Fund.
Learn more about our camping programs here>
Apply for a scholarship online here> Only one application is necessary per family.
Participants will experience the joy of constructing their very own Native American style drum made by their own hands while in fellowship with other men. Together we’ll participate in deep conversations. Through sharing our stories and listening to the experiences of other men, we will learn from one another.
Space is very limited, so please register as soon as possible. Contact Regional Minister Paul Koch if you would like more information.
This is our introductory level session and has no prerequisites.
You will receive materials to review, as well as a Zoom link, the week prior to the session.
Learn more about our Anti-Racism/Pro-Reconciling Justice Ministries here>
Registration due by April 20. Register now>
Enjoy a cup of your favorite brew as we share with one another, our lives, our churches, and our upcoming events, along with a thought-provoking and encouraging Bible Study from the Just Women. Don't have one yet, don't let that stop you! Read the scripture, read the questions, and join us! Embracing Life, Through the Looking Glass; seeing the world through the eyes of faith!
Our first study comes from Sandyha Jha, the scripture references are from Deuteronomy 6:4 and 5 and Leviticus 19:18. Her questions to ponder:
Who is the biblical ancestor who tried to engage people different from them in a loving way? If you could ask them questions, what would they be? What might be their responses to those questions.
Who in the community is different from you, who don't know well, who have you had conflict with? Who from the Bible might be able to relate to your situation and what might their advice be?
Activist Grace Lee Boggs of Detroit talked about " putting the neighbor back in the hood. " Thinking about that last story, are there any small acts that could help you connect more deeply with your own neighbors so you're all in a relationship with each other?
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All Mid-America laity and clergy are invited to this FREE event designed to support all of our church leaders!
Workshop choices will include Being an Elder, Being a Deacon, Discernment: A New Path to Decision Making, Technology and the Church, Modern Disciples, and Engaging Scripture. See the schedule of events here>
UNFORTUNATELY, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE WATCH OUR UPCOMING EVENTS PAGE FOR A SIMILAR EVENT SCHEDULED FOR THE FUTURE.
The theme of this retreat is “Be Still.”
There will be programming during the first and last hours of the retreat. Otherwise all are welcome to personal retreat time with no programming.
Participation limited to first twelve people to register.
Register now> See/print/post event flyer>
The special guest speaker for this event will be Dr. Delesslyn Kennabrew, Executive Director of the National Convocation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and Associate General Minister.
Please see the event flyer and registration form here for more information.
Registration is due by April 3. You may register online, via phone at (314) 462-0932, or by using the form above. (The form must be received back in the mail by April 3).
Our Rural Ministry Network is hosting a conversation about stitching together rural and small churches. As Disciples, we are all at the same table and together we want to encourage, equip, and connect Disciples of Christ churches in Mid-America as we grow in Christ.
This is a free event and dinner will be provided.
More information, including the agenda and other dates/locations, is on the flyer here>
Please register online so we can be prepared with enough dinner for all>
Our Rural Ministry Network is hosting a conversation about stitching together rural and small churches. As Disciples, we are all at the same table and together we want to encourage, equip, and connect Disciples of Christ churches in Mid-America as we grow in Christ.
This is a free event and lunch will be provided.
More information, including the agenda and other dates/locations, is on the flyer here>
Please register online so we can be prepared with enough lunch for all>
Abbey Road CC would like to extend to all our area DOC churches an invitation to our unobstructed hill to view and celebrate the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024. We will have a Meet & Greet in the church at 10:30 am followed by a light lunch at 11:00 am on the grounds. At 12:00 noon there will be a labyrinth walk for those who wish to participate and finger labyrinths for those who cannot walk it.
There is limited seating in our pergola and firepit areas, so please bring your lawn chairs. Also bring any snacks and drinks you wish to have, and sunblock if needed, as well as protective glasses to view the eclipse.
We look forward to seeing you! Please RSVP by Monday, March 25, 2024, so that we may plan for lunch. Thank you!
Our Associate Regional Minister for Commission on the Order of Ministry Rev. Katherine Kinnamon is retiring effective March 31. We are grateful for her many years of ministry in Mid-America and invite all to join the celebration at Compton Heights CC in St. Louis on Sunday, April 7 during their 11am worship. A reception will follow at approximately 12:30. All are also welcome to send a card to the church (2149 S. Grand, STL, 63104) to be presented to her that day.
This session has been cancelled due to low enrollment. Please see the flyer for more information and register for one of the other options.
Our Rural Ministry Network is hosting a conversation about stitching together rural and small churches. As Disciples, we are all at the same table and together we want to encourage, equip, and connect Disciples of Christ churches in Mid-America as we grow in Christ.
This is a free event and lunch will be provided.
More information, including the agenda and other dates/locations, is on the flyer here>
Please register online so we can be prepared with enough lunch for all>
Our Rural Ministry Network is hosting a conversation about stitching together rural and small churches. As Disciples, we are all at the same table and together we want to encourage, equip, and connect Disciples of Christ churches in Mid-America as we grow in Christ.
This is a free event and lunch will be provided.
More information, including the agenda and other dates/locations, is on the flyer here>
Please register online so we can be prepared with enough lunch for all>
Our Rural Ministry Network is hosting a conversation about stitching together rural and small churches. As Disciples, we are all at the same table and together we want to encourage, equip, and connect Disciples of Christ churches in Mid-America as we grow in Christ.
This is a free event and lunch will be provided.
More information, including the agenda and other dates/locations, is on the flyer here>
Please register online so we can be prepared with enough lunch for all>
The Easter Offering supports several of the general ministries of the Christian Church. Your gift supports college students in leadership development programs, global mission partners, health and social service ministries, the formation of new congregations, support for pastors and chaplains, and so much more.
Join us on Zoom for this online Lenten spiritual journey focusing on centering, reflection, and prayer. 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. Join us every Wednesday, or only a few as your schedule allows. All are most welcome!
Sessions led by our Associate Regional Ministers Rev. Dr. Phil Snider and Rev. David Woodard.
The Easter Offering supports several of the general ministries of the Christian Church. Your gift supports college students in leadership development programs, global mission partners, health and social service ministries, the formation of new congregations, support for pastors and chaplains, and so much more.
Our next Bible study for March is the last one in the 2023 Just Women Bible Study, titled Learning to Let Go, from Isaiah chapter 43:18-19 is by Rev. Tanya Lopez
Questions for consideration:
What are some of the " things that were " that we might have to grieve in our lives today?
How can you hold space for yourself as feelings come up in your grieving of these " things "?
What examples can you name of times in your life in which God made a way during a time of crisis or deep need.
How can you begin the process of " releasing the grip " on things of the past in your life today?
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