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SUMMARY:Water the Plants prayer call
DESCRIPTION:Water the Plants (WtP) gathers a group of dedicated supporters of the ministries and leaders in the New Church Movement to prioritize the spiritual discipline of prayer. Based on 1 Corinthians 3:6\, “I planted the seed\, Apollos watered it\, but God has been making it grow\,” we will take a proactive approach to “watering” DOC church “plants” with prayer (Living Water). \n\n\n\nJoin us in prayer\n\n\n\nWtP is a church-wide initiative that brings together 1\,000 intercessors to pray for emerging and affiliating congregations and their leaders. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in participating\, we ask that you commit to praying for new worship expressions in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. You will receive a Prayer List that will guide daily and weekly prayers during your own personal prayer times as well as during our Group Prayer times led by a New Church Ministry prayer leader on the phone. In addition\, you will receive regular communication prayer reminders and a physical prayer reminder of your choice. \n\n\n\nThe dial-in number is (317) 829-0020. Enter 4002 followed by the # sign. Enter Participant Password 7729 (PRAY) followed by the # sign. \n\n\n\nAs part of their Covenant Agreement\, intercessors are expected to: \n\n\n\nembrace a lifestyle of prayerregularly join a Water the Plants Prayer Group by phone for an 11-minute prayer led by a Prayer Leaderreceive regular communication regarding additional prayer topics by email\, text and/or social mediaprovide your mailing address to receive Prayerphenalia – one item of your choice that will remind you to pray (keychain or wristband).\n\n\n\nTo get started\, please read and complete this form to confirm your interest or text watertheplants to 97000. \n\n\n\nThank you for your willingness and commitment to pray for the New Church Movement! If you have any questions\, please contact us at pray@newchurchministry.org.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/water-plants-prayer-call-september-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230904T080000
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SUMMARY:Labor Day holiday
DESCRIPTION:Staff will be out of office.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/labor-day-holiday/
CATEGORIES:Out of Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230823T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230823T160000
DTSTAMP:20230824T161943Z
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SUMMARY:Patriotic Heresy: Addressing and Countering Christian Nationalism
DESCRIPTION:Over the last several years\, the United States has seen a rise in Christian Nationalism from local governments to members of Congress who have self-identified as Christian Nationalists. The mainline church has held the belief that Christian Nationalism is undemocratic\, un-American\, and even antithetical to the Gospel. However\, the Church has not done a good job of countering these behaviors at an institutional level. Attend the first IMPACT webinar episode as New Church Ministry is joined by two members of the Baptist Joint Committee as we discuss the heretical dangers of Christian Nationalism and how we can help counter its presence in our local\, state\, and federal governments. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nGeorgia McKeeDigital Communications Associate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeorgia McKee\, from Frisco\, Texas\, is the digital communications associate at BJC. She assists BJC’s communications teams with social media and content development\, and she manages and runs the TikTok account for Christians Against Christian Nationalism (available at the handle @endchristiannationalism). A former BJC intern\, McKee is a graduate student at the Wake Forest University School of Divinity\, working toward a Master of Divinity degree. She earned her B.A. in Faith & Social Justice from Belmont University. Previously\, she worked for The Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute and local political campaigns\, and she co-founded Christian Athlete Circles. \n\n\n\nJaziah Masters Advocacy and Outreach Manager  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJaziah B. Masters\, originally from Dallas\, Texas\, is the advocacy and outreach manager at BJC. He coordinates a variety of education and advocacy efforts that educate\, engage and empower BJC’s supporters\, expanding the base of support for religious liberty.Masters is a 2017 graduate of Baylor University\, where he majored in political science. He earned his M.P.S. degree in the field of legislative affairs at George Washington University in 2020. Prior to joining BJC\, he interned on Capitol Hill in the office of U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield. Masters also interned in the office of Texas state Rep. Helen Giddings\, where he provided legislative and administrative support. \n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\nBJC and NCM endorsed resources\n\n\n\nResponding to Christian Nationalism Curriculum — Christians Against Christian Nationalism\n\n\n\nThis curriculum informs a deeper dive into the dangers of Christian nationalism and is intended for churches and other small discussion groups. \n\n\n\nChristians Against Christian Nationalism statement\n\n\n\nThis online statement provides a more accurate picture of how American Christians view Christian nationalism. It demonstrates common ground across the broad Christian family and can serve as a helpful resource for those combating the ideology of Christian nationalism and engaging in civil dialogue. \n\n\n\nSay NO to “Chaplains” in Texas Schools\n\n\n\nThis letter is only for Texas chaplains to sign. \n\n\n\nGA-2341: CALLING THE CHURCH TO OPPOSE CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM\n\n\n\nA resolution that was passed at the 2023 General Assembly calling on the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to denounce Christian Nationalism in all its forms\, commit to educating Disciples on the societal and spiritual dangers of Christian Nationalism\, and equip congregations and pastors with information and resources to faithfully oppose this cultural framework that fuses a radically exclusionary form of Christian supremacist identity with the political and civic participation of a nation’s citizens through the appropriation of Christian language and imagery to amass political power. \n\n\n\nresources shared by webinar participants\n\n\n\nAmazon.com: Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States – Whitehead\, Andrew L.\, Perry\, Samuel L. (book)The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving\, Why Are They Going\, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?- Davis\, Jim\, Graham\, Michael\, Burge\, Ryan P.\, Collin Hansen (book)List of Resources on Christian Nationalism from Derek Penwell\n\n\n\nCanadian resources\n\n\n\nInside the fundamentalist Christian movement that wants to remake Canadian politics (article)Canadian Christian nationalism not Christian\, it’s not Canadian\, or patriotic either (article)How white Christian nationalism is part of the ‘freedom convoy’ protests (article)The Armageddon Factor: The Rise of Christian Nationalism in Canada (2011 book)
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/patriotic-heresy-addressing-countering-christian-nationalism/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230815T090000
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SUMMARY:Water the Plants prayer call
DESCRIPTION:Water the Plants (WtP) gathers a group of dedicated supporters of new worship expressions to prioritize the spiritual discipline of prayer. Based on 1 Corinthians 3:6\, “I planted the seed\, Apollos watered it\, but God has been making it grow\,” we will take a proactive approach to “watering” DOC church “plants” with prayer (Living Water). \n\n\n\nJoin us in prayer\n\n\n\nWtP is a church-wide initiative that brings together 1\,000 intercessors to pray for emerging and affiliating congregations of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada and their leaders. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in participating\, we ask that you commit to praying for the ministries and leaders of the New Church Movement. You will receive a Prayer List that will guide daily and weekly prayers during your own personal prayer times as well as during our Group Prayer times led by a New Church Ministry prayer leader on the phone. In addition\, you will receive regular communication prayer reminders and a physical prayer reminder of your choice. \n\n\n\nThe dial-in number is (317) 829-0020. Enter 4002 followed by the # sign. Enter Participant Password 7729 (PRAY) followed by the # sign. \n\n\n\nAs part of their Covenant Agreement\, intercessors are expected to: \n\n\n\nembrace a lifestyle of prayerregularly join a Water the Plants Prayer Group by phone for an 11-minute prayer led by a Prayer Leaderreceive regular communication regarding additional prayer topics by email\, text and/or social mediaprovide your mailing address to receive Prayerphenalia – one item of your choice that will remind you to pray (keychain or wristband).\n\n\n\nTo get started\, please read and complete this form to confirm your interest or text watertheplants to 97000. \n\n\n\nThank you for your willingness and commitment to pray for the New Church Movement! If you have any questions\, please contact us at pray@newchurchministry.org.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/water-plants-prayer-call-august-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230801T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230801T091100
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SUMMARY:Water the Plants prayer call
DESCRIPTION:Water the Plants (WtP) is a church-wide initiative that brings together 1\,000 intercessors to pray for emerging and affiliating congregations of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada and their leaders. \n\n\n\nJoin us in prayer\n\n\n\nThis program gathers a team of dedicated supporters of new worship expressions to prioritize the spiritual discipline of prayer. Based on 1 Corinthians 3:6\, “I planted the seed\, Apollos watered it\, but God has been making it grow\,” we will take a proactive approach to “watering” DOC church “plants” with prayer (Living Water). \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in participating\, we ask that you commit to praying for the ministries and leaders of the New Church Movement. You will receive a Prayer List that will guide daily and weekly prayers during your own personal prayer times as well as during our Group Prayer times led by a New Church Ministry prayer leader on the phone. In addition\, you will receive regular communication prayer reminders and a physical prayer reminder of your choice. \n\n\n\nThe dial-in number is (317) 829-0020. Enter 4002 followed by the # sign. Enter Participant Password 7729 (PRAY) followed by the # sign. \n\n\n\nAs part of their Covenant Agreement\, intercessors are expected to: \n\n\n\nembrace a lifestyle of prayerregularly join a Water the Plants Prayer Group by phone for an 11-minute prayer led by a Prayer Leaderreceive regular communication regarding additional prayer topics by email\, text and/or social mediaprovide your mailing address to receive Prayerphenalia – one item of your choice that will remind you to pray (keychain or wristband).\n\n\n\nTo get started\, please read and complete this form to confirm your interest or text watertheplants to 97000. \n\n\n\nThank you for your willingness and commitment to pray for the New Church Movement! If you have any questions\, please contact us at pray@newchurchministry.org.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/water-plants-prayer-call-august-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230801T210000
DTSTAMP:20230718T212725Z
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SUMMARY:General Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 2023 General Assembly online and in person to celebrate the way that God’s expansive love connects each of us as “kin” and to part of the larger Kindom of God.  \n\n\n\n“Once\, on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come\, Jesus replied\, “The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed\, nor will people say\, ‘Here it is\,’ or ‘There it is\,’ because the kingdom of God is in your midst.”\n\n\n\nLUKE 17:20-21 \n\n\n\nWorkshop\n\n\n\nWith dozens of workshops to choose from\, church leaders from across the life of the church can enrich their knowledge while connecting with others who are curious about the same topic. New Church Ministry invites to you to participate in DisciplesNEXT\, a workshop in the Within Us track hosted by Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez\, Minister of New Church Strategies\, on Tuesday\, August 1 at 10:15 AM. \n\n\n\nDisciplesNEXT\n\n\n\nOur context is a Post-Christendom\, global pandemic recovering world. Therefore\, we have to look into the quality and not the quantity when it comes to making new disciples and establishing new congregations. Through a collaboration of New Church Ministry\, the Office of the General Minister and President\, and the College of Regional Ministers came a framework to lead us into the “Next Normal.” Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez will present the DisciplesNEXT Framework that will demonstrate how our Church will start new faith communities to be a “Movement for Wholeness” in a Pandemic Informed World. \n\n\n\nExhibition Booth\n\n\n\nOur ministry will also be present in the exhibit hall at booth #516 with Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF)\, where we will be offering space to create your own prayer beads and learn more about contemplative action as a core value in ministry. We will also be providing giveaways – cruise by for NCM-branded swag!
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/general-assembly/
LOCATION:Kentucky International Convention Center\, 221 South Fourth Street\, Louisville\, Kentucky\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Assemblies,Out of Office,Travel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230718T091100
DTSTAMP:20230711T181425Z
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SUMMARY:Water the Plants prayer call
DESCRIPTION:The challenges of starting a church are unique\, and prayer is vital to congregation and community development. \n\n\n\nWater the Plants is a church-wide initiative that brings together 1\,000 intercessors to pray for emerging and affiliating congregations of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and their leaders. \n\n\n\nThis program gathers a team of dedicated supporters of new worship expressions to prioritize the spiritual discipline of prayer. Based on 1 Corinthians 3:6\, “I planted the seed\, Apollos watered it\, but God has been making it grow\,” we will take a proactive approach to “watering” DOC church “plants” with prayer (Living Water). \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in participating\, we ask that you commit to praying for the ministries and leaders of the New Church Movement. You will receive a Prayer List that will guide daily and weekly prayers during your own personal prayer times as well as during our Group Prayer times led by a New Church Ministry prayer leader on the phone. In addition\, you will receive regular communication prayer reminders and a physical prayer reminder of your choice. \n\n\n\nThe dial-in number is (317) 829-0020. Enter 4002 followed by the # sign. Enter Participant Password 7729 (PRAY) followed by the # sign. \n\n\n\nAs part of their Covenant Agreement\, intercessors are expected to: \n\n\n\nembrace a lifestyle of prayerregularly join a Water the Plants Prayer Group by phone for an 11-minute prayer led by a Prayer Leaderreceive regular communication regarding additional prayer topics by email\, text and/or social mediaprovide your mailing address to receive Prayerphenalia – one item of your choice that will remind you to pray (keychain or wristband).\n\n\n\nTo get started\, please read and complete this form to confirm your interest or text watertheplants to 97000. \n\n\n\nThank you for your willingness and commitment to pray for the New Church Movement! If you have any questions\, please contact us at pray@newchurchministry.org.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/water-plants-prayer-call-july-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230623T170000
DTSTAMP:20230525T150333Z
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UID:6683-1687248000-1687539600@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Coaching Academy
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez will be attending this event at Iglesia Cristiana Casa de Refugio in West Covina\, CA.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/coaching-academy-2/
CATEGORIES:Travel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230529T170000
DTSTAMP:20230526T160504Z
CREATED:20230526T160358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T160504Z
UID:6688-1685347200-1685379600@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:The offices of Disciples Church Extension Fund and New Church Ministry will be closed on Monday\, May 29 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Our ministries look forward to supporting your congregation’s needs when we return on Tuesday\, May 30.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/memorial-day/
CATEGORIES:Out of Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230528T170000
DTSTAMP:20230418T184219Z
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UID:6516-1684656000-1685293200@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:2023 Pentecost Offering
DESCRIPTION:We are a Movement for Wholeness in a Fragmented World \n\n\n\nIn the beginning\, every church was new. \n\n\n\nIt’s right there in the Book of Acts. Early disciples came together\, sharing all things in common\, breaking bread with glad and generous hearts. God was doing a new thing:  creating a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.In the beginning\, Jesus sent out disciples\, two by two\, not to “plant” churches\, but to proclaim good news\, to experience the hospitality and wisdom of neighbors all around.At New Church Ministry\, we believe God is calling the whole Church back to becoming new… back to becoming who we are: a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. \n\n\n\nYour gifts to the 2023 Pentecost Offering\, received this year in most congregations on Sundays\, May 21 and May 28\, help ensure our movement continues to embody the Disciples of Christ vision: to be and to share the Good News\, witnessing\, loving and serving from our doorsteps to the ends of the earth. \n\n\n\nHalf of your gift supports the local new church movement through your region’s ministry. The other half supports New Church Ministry efforts across the United States and Canada to train\, equip\, assist\, and multiply new leaders and their communities of faith.  \n\n\n\nSo\, thank you. For participating in the new thing God is still doing — just as in the beginning. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial days in the life of the church often allow us to focus our worship\, celebrations and fellowship around moments that are central to our faith. \n\n\n\nDisciples Mission Fund (DMF) Special Day Offerings provide an opportunity to highlight specific ministries as part of our faith celebrations. Congregations can receive these offerings during worship or budget for a special gift\, and individuals can always designate their gift to DMF for any of these offerings.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/2023-pentecost-offering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230311T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230311T170000
DTSTAMP:20230207T203341Z
CREATED:20230207T200050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T203341Z
UID:6404-1678521600-1678554000@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Kentucky West Area Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Program Coordinator Wesley King will be visiting this event.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/kentucky-west-area-workshops/
CATEGORIES:Assemblies,Regional Visit,Travel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230308T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230308T160000
DTSTAMP:20250624T193455Z
CREATED:20230124T172816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T193455Z
UID:6392-1678287600-1678291200@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Women Living into Hard and Holy Calls
DESCRIPTION:“Tell me a fact and I’ll learn. Tell me a truth and I’ll believe. But tell me a story and it will live in my heart forever.” \n\n\n\n\nJust as we learn from the stories recorded in scripture\, we can learn from the stories of how God is moving in our lives today.  \n\n\n\nOn International Women’s Day\, New Church Ministry will feature two fascinating female ministers\, change-makers\, and leaders in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) as guests on its latest New Church Hacks episode. Throughout their journey\, these women have been faced with adversity and defeat\, but have led with empowerment and liberation. Come and join us as we listen to these two amazing stories of how God ordained both of these women into hard and holy calls. \n\n\n\nGuests\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Christy Jo Harber was born and raised in West Tennessee and received a Bachelors in Nonprofit Leadership from Murray State University. She graduated from Vanderbilt Divinity School in Nashville\, TN\, in 2017 with a Master of Divinity. She served as Associate Pastor at Eastwood Christian Church (2017-2020) in Nashville TN. \n\n\n\nChristy Jo began a wild and holy adventure serving as Woodland Christian Church’s Lead Pastor in Lexington\, KY at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. She is excited to share what God has been up to since her church learned it couldn’t return from virtual worship to the sanctuary and would need over a million dollars for building repair. \n\n\n\nChristy Jo is always looking and listening for the new thing God is doing. She is passionate about sharing the message of the liberating love of God and the intersectionality of race\, gender\, and sexuality. For fun she enjoys learning about the enneagram\, going hiking\, and exploring waterfalls! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReverend Erin Edwards is the lead pastor and founder of LOP( Live on Purpose) Community Church\, in Davis/Vacaville\, CA. Married in 2017 to her wife Chelsea\, they welcomed twin daughters\, Erilee and Evagrae\, in January 2019. Erin also became ordained in the Disciples of Christ during the pandemic and is co-pastor at the Christian Church of Woodland\, CA (Disciples of Christ). \n\n\n\nErin graduated with a Master’s degree in Ministry and Theology and is currently attending the Pacific School of Religion\, Berkeley for her Doctorate in Ministry. \n\n\n\nAs a gay\, African-American woman in ministry\, Erin is no stranger to opposition. Because of this\, Erin has been equipped with an understanding of the marginalized and has used it as a platform to combat injustice. With a passion for what God has for His people in the here and now\, Pastor Erin promotes a life lived not only with purpose but on purpose. Her voice and story speak directly to the soul\, waking people up to encounter and live out their God-given dreams. \n\n\n\nPastor Erin and Chelsea strive to build a community in which all people are free to experience the love of God\, regardless of age\, gender\, sexuality\, race\, etc.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/women-living-into-hard-holy-calls/
CATEGORIES:New Church Hacks,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230220T170000
DTSTAMP:20230117T210028Z
CREATED:20230117T210026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T210028Z
UID:6383-1676880000-1676912400@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:President's Day
DESCRIPTION:Staff will be out of office to observe this holiday.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/presidents-day/
CATEGORIES:Out of Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230116T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230116T163000
DTSTAMP:20230103T144829Z
CREATED:20230103T144828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T144829Z
UID:6374-1673857800-1673886600@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION:Staff will be out of the office to observe this holiday.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230102T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230102T163000
DTSTAMP:20221230T151057Z
CREATED:20221230T151056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221230T151057Z
UID:6365-1672648200-1672677000@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:New Year's Day holiday
DESCRIPTION:The offices of Disciples Church Extension Fund and New Church Ministry will be closed on Monday\, January 2 to give employees time with loved ones as they bring in 2023. Offices will reopen on Tuesday\, January 3.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/new-years-day-holiday/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221223T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221226T170000
DTSTAMP:20221109T180202Z
CREATED:20221109T180050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T180202Z
UID:6285-1671782400-1672074000@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Christmas holiday
DESCRIPTION:Our staff will be out of the office in observance of this holiday.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/christmas-holiday/
CATEGORIES:Out of Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221130T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221130T160000
DTSTAMP:20250624T193633Z
CREATED:20221007T172427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T193633Z
UID:6226-1669820400-1669824000@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Creating Best Practices for Creation Care
DESCRIPTION:Hurricanes. Floods. Heatwaves. Our world is experiencing an increased amount of these natural disasters because of rising temperatures. What can Disciples do to address climate change and be responsible stewards of the environment? Learn the answer to this question and much more with host and Transitional Minister of New Church Strategies\, Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez\, at New Church Ministry’s New Church Hacks webinar. \n\n\n\nPanellists\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Bell is the Minister for Indigenous Justice at the Center for Indigenous Ministries (DOC). In this role\, David has helped guide the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to recognize its settler-colonist roots\, repudiate the Doctrine of Discovery\, become more honest with its racist origins\, and engage in action-based Indigenous justice. \n\n\n\nThe son of Robert and Kay Bell\, David lives on the JustLiving Farm\, located in the Toppenish Creek valley of the Yakama Nation. With friends and neighbors\, the JustLiving Farm has become a place where folk are welcome to spend time talking about\, imagining\, and acting in favor of Creational justice. Believing creational wholeness and harmony is at our fingertips\, David invites us to question how our lives intersect with our local landscape\, listen for Creation’s insight to enhance our sibling’s well-being\, and open ourselves to her plea for action. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDan Paul is the Senior Pastor of First Christian Church of Huntsville\, TX. He will be consulting in oversight of Blue Theology with Creation Justice Ministries and will be part of the staff at the Blue Theology Outpost in Texas City\, Texas. He previously served at the Christian Church of Pacific Grove where he was the director of the Blue Theology Mission Station on the Monterey Bay.  \n\n\n\n\n“In a time where there is a lot of ‘bad theology’ preached denying the climate crisis\, it is crucial that mainline church leaders speak out about how human beings are interdependent with nature and not removed from it.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrooks Berndt is the UCC’s Environmental Justice Minister. Before becoming the UCC Minister for Environmental Justice in 2015\, Berndt served as a pastor in Vancouver\, Washington\, where he was active in two successful environmental campaigns: transitioning the state of Washington away from its only coal plant and preventing the establishment of the largest marine oil terminal in the country in Vancouver. Berndt is the author of two books: Sounding the Trumpet: How Churches Can Answer God’s Call to Justice and Cathedral on Fire!: A Church Handbook for the Climate Crisis. As the Minister for Environmental Justice\, Berndt led the way in the issuing of the UCC’s 2020 report entitled “Breath to the People: Sacred Air and Toxic Pollution” which identifies 100 of the nation’s super polluters and how their toxic emissions threaten communities and children\, especially in places such as Houston\, Louisiana’s Cancer Alley\, and Ohio’s Lake Erie coast. Berndt writes and edits an environmental justice newsletter called The Pollinator\, while co-hosting monthly Creation Justice Webinars which have featured everyone from the climate scientist Katherine Hayhoe to Senator Cory Booker.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/creating-best-practices-creation-care/
CATEGORIES:New Church Hacks,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221124T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221125T170000
DTSTAMP:20221109T180128Z
CREATED:20221109T175926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T180128Z
UID:6283-1669276800-1669395600@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:American Thanksgiving holiday
DESCRIPTION:Our staff will be out of the office in observance of this holiday.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/american-thanksgiving-holiday/
CATEGORIES:Out of Office
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221112T170000
DTSTAMP:20221108T215933Z
CREATED:20221108T215932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T215933Z
UID:6272-1668153600-1668272400@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Georgia Regional Assembly
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce that Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez (interim Minister of New Church Strategies) will be delivering a workshop\, accompanied by Program Coordinator Wesley King\, on pandemic-informed church at the Christian Church in Georgia’s in-person Regional Assembly. \n\n\n\nParticipants at the assembly will be convening around the theme “Re-church: Re-cast Your Net” from John 21. \n\n\n\nIn this chapter\, we read of the disciples who\, when faced with a new reality\, tried to go back to fishing—and the way they’d always done it. But even that — what they thought they knew — was no longer working. That’s when Jesus showed up and said\, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat\, and you will find some.” With their nets breaking from the fish they had caught\, they recognized Jesus. \n\n\n\nWith the new realities faced by churches and people of faith\, it’s time to discover where Jesus is inviting us to cast our nets. Hosted by First Christian Church\, Athens\, the 170th Georgia Regional Assembly will include opportunities for learning\, worship\, and reconnecting for Disciples of all ages. Here are some highlights: \n\n\n\nFood Truck Tailgate Dinner will open the Regional Assembly on Friday evening at 5 pm. This is a town that knows how to tailgate —you won’t want to miss the fun and reconnecting!\n\n\n\nOpening Worship is November 11\, at 7 pm\, featuring Rev. Dr. Amy Butler\, Interim Senior Minister of National City Christian Church\, Washington\, D.C.Youth will participate in the Regional Assembly with Youth Lock-in Friday evening through Saturday. A Children’s Program for grades K-5 and Nursery Care for infants through Pre-K also will be available Friday evening and Saturday.Saturday Session for November 12 includes Rev. Dr. Nathan Brown\, Senior Pastor of Sandy Springs Christian Church\, leading a morning Bible study\, followed by “worshipful work” combining worship\, business\, celebration\, and connecting.Saturday Lunch Options will include a luncheon hosted by Disciples Women with Rev. Sylvia Stroy\, former Moderator of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Georgia\, presenting “Called as Women to Serve with Joy & Purpose.” Disciples Men will host lunch with Rev. Tom Edmondson\, Pastor of First Christian Church of Atlanta\, Tucker\, speaking on “Being a Christian Man in Today’s World.”
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/georgia-regional-assembly/
LOCATION:First Christian Church\, 268 W Dougherty Street\, Athens\, Georgia\, 30601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Assemblies,Regional Visit,Travel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Georgia":MAILTO:office@gadisciples.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221105T140000
DTSTAMP:20221103T152108Z
CREATED:20221103T152107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T152108Z
UID:6262-1667383200-1667656800@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:CCDA National Conference
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez\, interim Minister of New Church Strategies\, at the Christian Community Development Organization‘s 2022 conference\, where the theme is wellbeing. Here is more information about the event: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTogether\, we will seek Wellbeing for our world\, for our nation\, for our communities\, and for each other. Wellbeing isn’t just about being happy. Rather\, Wellbeing is about finding fulfillment in what we do each day\, the quality of our relationships\, the vibrancy of our spiritual health\, the vitality of our organizations\, and the love we experience in our communities. \n\n\n\nYou can prioritize your Wellbeing by building authentic connections with other Christian Community Development (CCD) leaders and organizers gathered in Charlotte. While there\, you will be able to hear inspirational and relevant sermons\, expand your network of support\, and learn how to help your community experience Wellbeing. \n\n\n\nThis year’s gathering is inspired by Isaiah 40: 29 – 31 which reminds us that God gives power to the faint and strength to the powerless. In other words\, when we “wait” for the Lord\, we can rejoice in knowing that though we sometimes become weary and exhausted\, there remains a path to renewed Wellbeing. CCDA’s National Conference can be your place of “waiting”\, as you seek to remain faithful to God’s call to seek justice with and for the marginalized. \n\n\n\n[God] gives power to the faint\, and strengthens the powerless. Even youths will faint and be weary\, and the young will fall exhausted; but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength\, they shall mount up with wings like eagles\, they shall run and not be weary\, they shall walk and not faint.\nIsaiah 40:29-31\, NRSV\n\nWill you join us on this path to WELLBEING? We can’t wait to see you in Charlotte 🙌🏾
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/ccda-national-conference-wellbeing/
LOCATION:Sheraton / Le Méridien Hotel Complex\, 555 South McDowell Street\, North Tower\, Charlotte\, North Carolina\, 28204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Travel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christian Community Development Organization":MAILTO:info@ccda.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221020T170000
DTSTAMP:20221014T211737Z
CREATED:20220314T193854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T211737Z
UID:5346-1666080000-1666285200@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:2022 Leadership Academy
DESCRIPTION:At its annual Leadership Academy\, New Church Ministry gathers leaders all across regions in the United States and Canada. Our team invites pastors\, church planters\, chaplains\, and others who are interested in becoming empowered to join us. You do not need to be a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis virtual event includes: \n\n\n\nTrack Sessions\n\n\n\nStart Track – this cohort is designed for core teams who have yet to launch a community of faithSustain Track – this cohort is designed for teams that have recently started a faith communityMultiply Track – this cohort is designed for leaders of established congregationsNew this year is our Discerners Track\, which is for those who have ever considered what it would take to start a faith community or who have ever felt called by God to start a place of worship\, but don’t know where to even begin. If you are in this discerning process\, then consider attending this track\, which allows you to audio the Start track. In this cohort\, participants will discern their missional purpose\, develop their future stories\, and prepare for launch. This track is ideal for those in undergraduate institutions who may feel the call to ministry\, for our seminarians who are discerning what path God may be taking them down\, or our ecumenical partners who may want to imagine how their ministries might be shaped by this unique training.\n\n\n\nDOCTalks\n\n\n\nRev. Sandhya Jha (they/them) will be our keynote speaker this year. They will address missional transformation inclusive of every stage of leadership and congregational vitality. \n\n\n\nLEADLabs\n\n\n\nThese (Learn.Explore.Actuate.Discover.Laboratories) are designed to help participants imagine\, ideate\, innovate\, and implement missional concepts. This year they include interactive practical workshops from Pension Fund\, Green Chalice\, and the Disciples LGBTQ+ Alliance. \n\n\n\nAccommodations for Spanish-speaking participants will be available.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/2022-leadership-academy/
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221014T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221015T150000
DTSTAMP:20220913T202414Z
CREATED:20220913T202414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T202414Z
UID:6189-1665766800-1665846000@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Kansas City regional assembly
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez\, interim Minister of New Church Strategies\, will be submitting a pre-recorded video to the regional assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Greater Kansas City. More information is available below. \n\n\n\nFRIDAY\, OCTOBER 14 \n\n\n\n5:00 pm Gathering Area Opens/displays by General and Regional Ministries5:30 pm Grilled Hot Dogs/Veggie Dogs\, Chips and Water7:00 pm RED FRIDAY PRAISE & GRATITUDE CONCERT led by Disciples Musician\n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, OCTOBER 15\n\n\n\n9:00 am Gathering Area Opens/displays by General and Regional Ministries9:15 am Worship and Praise – Sanctuary9:45 am   Break10:00 am Workshop:  The Struggle Is Real (Self-Care in a Season of Challenges)All workshops will combine panel presentations with participant engagement10:00 am – 12 pm Youth Workshops: Bloom Where You Are Planted! (Seed Planting Evangelism)Different Activities for Ages 16-17 Years\, 12-15 Years\, 7-11 Years\, 4-6 Years\, 3 Years-6 months10:50 am Break11:00 am Workshop: Making New Disciples in New Ways (Seed Planting Evangelism in 2022)12:00 pm Lunch: Sandwich and Salad\, Water and Tea\n\n\n\nDisplay areas opened until 1:00 pm \n\n\n\n1:10 pm Workshop:  Will the Circle Be Unbroken (New Ways to be the Church)2:00 pm Celebrating the Harvest of Seeds Planted/Blessings for the WorkersGratitude for Those Who Have Served Since our Last AssemblyElection of New Regional Board Officers and Seven Lay RepresentativesCommission of the New Regional BoardClosing Benediction3:00 pm Homeward Bound\n\n\n\nIt is the hope of the Regional Assembly Planning Team that every participant will leave this Regional Assembly renewed\, affirmed\, and better equipped for the ministries to which we are all called. \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\nEach paid registration makes it possible for the region to offer: \n\n\n\nSpirited Worship and CelebrationWorkshops designed to meet priority needs expressed by our congregationsFood on Friday and SaturdayRegional Assembly T-ShirtChildcare for children 3 years and underA $5 donation to the Micah Ministry
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/kansas-city-regional-assembly/
LOCATION:Overland Park Christian Church\, 7600 W 75th St\, Overland Park\, Kansas\, 66204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Assemblies,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Greater Kansas City":MAILTO:office@kcdisciples.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221014T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221015T160000
DTSTAMP:20220913T201126Z
CREATED:20220913T200411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T201126Z
UID:6176-1665759600-1665849600@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Capital Area Regional Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez will be attending the Christian Church Capital Area‘s regional assembly. Find more information below. \n\n\n\nThe theme for the 2022 Regional Assembly is “Justice\, Mercy\, Humility: What Is Required of Disciples Today?” based upon the scripture passage Micah 6:8 \n\n\n\nKeynote Speakers for the event are Rev. Dr. Bernard Richardson (Dean of the Chapel\, Howard University) and Rev. Steve Doan (Retired Disciples Chaplain) \n\n\n\nReverend Dr. Bernard L. Richardson\n\n\n\nAs the fourth Dean of the historic Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel\, the Reverend Dr. Bernard L. Richardson is the executive officer for religious affairs at Howard University. Dr. Richardson is perhaps most widely recognized by the University community and leaders across the nation for his prolific prayers and insightful spiritual guidance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Steve Doan & Rev. Donna Doan\n\n\n\nBorn and raised in Indiana\, Steve Doan graduated from Yale University in 1967\, attended Indiana University\, where he met his wife Donna. Before completing his doctoral studies in English\, he was drafted into the Army and became an artillery officer. Feeling a call to ministry\, Steve graduated from Lexington Theological Seminary and served two Disciples of Christ churches before returning to the Army in 1985 as a chaplain. From 2005 to 2017\, Steve worked as part-time deployed staff for Disciples Home Missions as the Denominational Chaplain Endorsing Officer. \n\n\n\nLearning Center topics and Workshops include something for all ages:\n\n\n\n(Breakout rooms details will be shared at the assembly) \n\n\n\nMastering Biblical Storytelling: For Children and Beyond 9:00-10:10am and 2:00pm-3:00pmSpirituality and Activism 9:00-10:10am and 2:00pm-3:00pmRefugee Resettlement Nuts and Bolts 9:00-10:10am and 2:00pm-3:00pmHelping Your Church Recover from COVID 9:00-10:10am and 2:00pm-3:00pmThe Value of Small Churches 9:00-10:10am and 2:00pm-3:00pmPrinciples of Board Governance for Congregations 9:00-10:10am and 2:00pm-3:00pmGreen Chalice – Carbon Neutral Churches 9:00-10:10am and 1:00pm-2:00pmDisciples Women 1:00-2:00pmGuide Meditative Walk 1:00-2:00pmMore to come…\n\n\n\n           
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/capital-area-regional-assembly/
LOCATION:The William F. Bolger Center\, 9600 Newbridge Dr\, Potomac\, Maryland\, 20854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Assemblies,Regional Visit,Travel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christian Church Capital Area":MAILTO:mail@cccadisciples.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221015T180000
DTSTAMP:20220913T195200Z
CREATED:20220913T195159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T195200Z
UID:6168-1665745200-1665856800@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Pacific Southwest Regional Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Dr. Joi Robinson\, Associate Minister of New Church Strategies\, will be attending the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Pacific Southwest Region’s assembly. Learn more about it below. \n\n\n\n"Arise! Shine! For your light has come; and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you." - Isaiah 3:1 (CEB)\n\n\n\n"And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized\, and wash away your sins\, calling on the name of the Lord." - Acts 22:16 (King James Version)\n\n\n\nWe invite you to participate in the two-day event either in person or online through our streaming video. Registration will be available in the early fall. \n\n\n\nAmid difficult times\, our sight can become obscured by uncertainty\, growing challenges\, injustices\, and oppressions. How do we forge ahead\, beyond the gloom\, and discover a new way forward? We need a light. More than ever\, the world needs our light\, and that great light has come in Christ\, which\, leads us to love\, mercy\, compassion\, change\, and reconciliation. Let us no longer wait. We are being called to Arise Anew. Together\, we need to arise and shine from the depths of the former things that have weighted our path. Let us remember\, reclaim\, and celebrate our baptism\, which has empowered us anew for the way ahead. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDELEGATE VOTING: Business sessions will take place in person at the Disciples Ministry Center in Fullerton. All voting delegates must be present to participate in the voting process. \n\n\n\nPRE-ASSEMBLY INFORMATION SESSIONS are offered to voting church delegates\, clergy\, and others attending the Regional Assembly to hear the origins and significance of the resolutions that will be considered during the business session of the event. Learn more here.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/pacific-southwest-regional-assembly/
LOCATION:Disciples Ministry Center\, 115 E. Wilshire Avenue\, Fullerton\, California\, 92832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Assemblies,Regional Visit,Travel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Pacific Southwest Region":MAILTO:assist@docpswr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221008T200000
DTSTAMP:20220913T193633Z
CREATED:20220913T193633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T193633Z
UID:6163-1665136800-1665259200@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Tennessee regional assembly
DESCRIPTION:Wesley King\, Program Coordinator\, will be attending the Christian Church in Tennessee‘s regional assembly.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/tennessee-regional-assembly/
LOCATION:Village Church Nashville\, 7224 Old Burkitt Road\, Nashville\, Tennessee\, 37013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Assemblies,Regional Visit,Travel
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ) In Tennessee":MAILTO:regionaloffice@tndisciples.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221008T143000
DTSTAMP:20220913T175906Z
CREATED:20220913T175805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T175906Z
UID:6155-1665050400-1665239400@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Mid-America regional assembly
DESCRIPTION:CHRIST’S LOVE: WITHIN US\, AMONG US\, AROUND US\n\n\n\nNew Church Ministry is very excited about Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez\, interim Minister of New Church Strategies\, being able to travel this fall to the Christian Church of Mid-America (Disciples of Christ)‘s Regional Assembly. We hope you’ll join him for three days of wonderful activity. Can’t be there the whole time? The region offers registration options for portions of the event. There’s even a virtual option that brings the Assembly to you. Learn more about the assembly below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Thursday participants will have their choice between two educational and inspirational seminars:Christ Within Us: Finding Your Spiritual Leadership Flow Using the Enneagram. Presenter: Frank Broyes. Each participant will receive a personal assessment.Christ Among Us: Congregations Flourishing Conference. Presenters are seven of the Mid-America clergy speaking on: Pray\, Spirit\, Release\, Re-Calibrate\, Transfigure\, Nourish\, & Flourish.Then Thursday evening is the ‘People of the Cloth’ Radio Hour. This will be a fun evening of heart-sharing storytelling\, music\, and dessert in the chapel.Friday’s activity includes Bible study led by one of the new Associate Regional Ministers\, a dialogue sermon by Regional Ministers Paul Koch and Ron Routledge\, your choice of lunch group\, and your choice of workshops. Participants are responsible for their own dinner and their choices include a Celebration Sunset Dinner Lake Cruise.On Saturday there is another brief Bible study by one of the new Associate Regional Ministers and a message from the guest speaker Rev. Yvonne T. Gilmore\, Interim Administrative Secretary of the National Convocation and Associate General Minister & President. The business session will include the treasurer’s and other reports\, and the election/installation of new Regional Board and Commission on the Order of Ministry members. Then it’s the participants’ choice of lunch group and a final worship with communion.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/mid-america-regional-assembly/
LOCATION:Lake Ozark Christian Church\, 1560 Bagnell Dam Boulevard\, Lake Ozark\, Missouri\, 65049\, United States
CATEGORIES:Assemblies,Regional Visit,Travel
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Christian Church of Mid-America (Disciples of Christ)":MAILTO:ccmacomm@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220924T150000
DTSTAMP:20220913T172920Z
CREATED:20220913T172919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T172920Z
UID:6150-1664013600-1664031600@newchurchministry.org
SUMMARY:Ohio regional assembly
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez\, interim Minister of New Church Strategies\, will be attending this assembly. We are so excited to be attending in person once again! You can learn more about it below. \n\n\n\nA Family Reunion\n\n\n\n“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” Psalm 133:1 \n\n\n\nThe Saturday\, September 24 Regional Assembly has been redesigned to “A Family Reunion” at Camp Christian. Through the generosity of a donor\, all of the food costs will be covered. The Christian Church in Ohio is hoping to still receive other donations to cover the program\, utility\, administrative\, and staffing costs for Camp Christian\, but the Regional Assembly Planning Committee is thrilled to offer this day of celebration at no cost to those who pre-register.  *Please note: For persons who register the day of the event\, or show up on-site without pre-registration\, a $5.00 registration fee will be required. \n\n\n\nThis year’s Regional Assembly will be filled with worship\, fun and games\, a short business session\, food\, and wonderful fellowship with friends and colleagues from around the Christian Church in Ohio and beyond. \n\n\n\nAdults\, youth\, and children are invited to attend. The Assembly is designed for all ages\, and there will also be child care for children ages 4 to 12. \n\n\n\nRegistration\, Music and Fellowship start at 10am with the program beginning at 11am \n\n\n\nBasic Schedule for Regional Assembly\, Saturday\, September 24th\n\n\n\n10:00am – Registration opens\, continental breakfast available\, and exhibit tables open.11:00 – Opening Session12:00pm – Fellowship and Picnic Lunch1:00 – Business Session1:30 – A Family Reunion!Activities\, Tours\, Green Chair Chats with the Regional Pastor & President\, Free Time\, Crafts\, Music\, Games\, & more!3:00 – Closing Worship\n\n\n\nWe would love to see as many of you as possible for this long-anticipated gathering. If you would like to join Jose at this event\, make sure to register.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/ohio-regional-assembly-camp-christian/
LOCATION:Camp Christian\, 10335 Maple Dell Road\, Marysville\, Ohio\, 43040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Assemblies,Regional Visit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christian Church in Ohio":MAILTO:ccio@ccinoh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220727T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220727T160000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Grief in Children and Youth Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Season 4\, Episode 2\n\n\n\n\n\nOur young people have been through a lot of compound grief in the last several years. Between school shootings and other forms of mass gun violence\, racial injustice\, and the ever-growing climate crisis\, the youth in our communities are feeling the stresses of our society on top of a global pandemic that has killed over 6 million people. How do you minister to them during this time? In this New Church Hacks episode\, our panellists will explore tangible ways we can minister to our young people and help them navigate the grief they are experiencing. \n\n\n\nPANELLISTS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChristle Reed has worked in the education field for over 10 years. Each year has been directly focused on servicing the social/emotional needs of her students. She is also a published author with one of her books\, Hugs from the Sky\, being used across the United States to help support students with properly grieving the loss of a loved one. Outside of serving her students and writing\, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three amazing kids.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMariah Newell is an ordained minister who serves as the Kids\, Youth\, and Family Minister at Cypress Creek Christian Church in Northwest Houston\, Texas. Mariah has spent the last five years serving at Cypress Creek. Before that\, she served as the Program Director at Camp MoVal in Union\, Missouri. Ministering to kids and youth is where Mariah has and continues to feel called to serve. She feels passionate about telling others about the compassion\, innovation\, radical inclusion\, and love she sees the younger generations bring to the Table that tends to be overlooked or unappreciated. Mariah loves to spend her free time with her husband and their dog hiking and gardening. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoselyn Spence serves as the Director of the National Benevolent Association (NBA)’s Mental Health and Wellness Initiative. In this position\, she works to design and implement programs that promote holistic wellness across all NBA programs. Joselyn has a wealth of experience in mental health and community care. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Art Therapist (ATR)\, she received advanced education and training to provide trauma-informed services to diverse groups of people of all races\, backgrounds\, and ages from 3 to 80. Joselyn is a Registered Yoga and Meditation teacher (RYT-200)\, who has created embodied bible study experiences for the community. She is passionate about mental health care\, holistic wellness\, communal care ethics\, and spirituality. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Margie Quinn hails from Nashville\, Tennessee. She is an ordained minister through the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and received her Master of Divinity in the spring of 2019 with a concentration in Preaching and a certificate in Gender\, Sexuality and Theology. \n\n\n\nMargie grew up working at summer camps across the southeast. She has been passionate about young people for as long as she can remember. Margie has served as the Summer Camp Director at Christmount Retreat Center in Black Mountain\, North Carolina and the Program Director at Bethany Hills Camp in Kingston Springs\, Tennessee. She is thrilled to continue her work in youth and young adult ministry as the Youth and Young Adult Minister at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Margie also coaches ultimate frisbee at a local Jewish middle school. Margie is the proud aunt of seven nieces and nephews.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew Church Hacks provides practical (and sometimes peculiar) prompts for churches from start to restart. This free webinar series\, hosted by Jose Martinez (interim Minister of New Church Strategies)\, is jam-packed with clever solutions to tricky problems and empowers courageous leaders with the tools\, tips and how-tos to start\, sustain and strengthen congregations. For regular updates\, be sure to check this page and follow along on social media with #NewChurchHacks! \n\n\n\nA link to a recording of the webinar will be emailed to all registrants after the episode airs\, regardless of attendance. \n\n\n\nWhile this webinar takes place on Zoom\, you can also join us on New Church Ministry’s Facebook page\, where the episode will be streamed live.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/navigating-grief-children-youth-ministry/
CATEGORIES:New Church Hacks,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220701T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220703T103000
DTSTAMP:20220531T151141Z
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SUMMARY:Chuukese Youth Rally
DESCRIPTION:This year’s event will take place in Bismarck\, ND. Jose Martinez (interim Minister for New CHurch Strategies) will attend.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/chuukese-youth-rally/
CATEGORIES:Regional Visit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220605T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220605T170000
DTSTAMP:20220419T210030Z
CREATED:20220419T210029Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Pentecost Offering: Turning Struggle into Steadfastness
DESCRIPTION:Stories of struggle are nothing new to the church. \n\n\n\nFrom the persecution faced by early Christians to civil rights movements led by faith leaders\, the church has found its strength in times of unrest. \n\n\n\nThe COVID-19 pandemic is yet another chapter in this long history\, both nothing unique and yet entirely different.  \n\n\n\nThrough it all\, Disciples have been steadfast. By launching emerging congregations\, they have stepped up to care for communities in need. \n\n\n\nBut they don’t do it alone. \n\n\n\nWith the help of regional and general ministries\, these brave leaders have been provided with facilities to conduct their outreach activities and with online educational opportunities\, such as Leadership Academy. \n\n\n\nBy making a gift to the 2022 Pentecost Offering\, received in most congregations on Sundays\, May 29 and June 5\, you can ensure that the new church movement continues to prosper in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. \n\n\n\nEach year\, half of these gifts go to your own region to support local new church development. The other half goes to New Church Ministry\, which trains\, equips\, assists\, and multiplies new church leaders across the U.S. and Canada through programs such as coaching\, New Church Hacks\, and Water the Plants. \n\n\n\nPlanning\, nurturing\, and sustaining new places of worship is part of the Disciples’ vision – participation in this Special Day Offering helps this vision come to life. \n\n\n\nPlease consider making a generous gift to this year’s Pentecost Offering. \n\n\n\nResources\, including graphics\, stories to share\, and videos\, can be found on the Pentecost Offering page located on Disciples Mission Fund (DMF) website. Please note: No bulletin inserts\, posters\, or envelopes will be mailed to congregations\, but they are available on the DMF website. If you need envelopes\, please email supplies@disciples.org  \n\n\n\nStories from previous years’ Pentecost Offerings can be found here.
URL:https://newchurchministry.org/event/2022-pentecost-offering-turning-struggle-steadfast/
CATEGORIES:General Ministries
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