The Greater Kansas City region is the most compact regional ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. There are open and affirming congregations as well as places of worship where most of the members are people of color (POC). But before 2017, if you were searching for a faith community of … Continue reading WHOSOEVER: “God did not create you to hate you”
A reflection on Pride Month from AllianceQ
“You gave us these bodies. And You called them good.” The line is from the song These Bodies by The Many. As Pride Month unfolds, AllianceQ invites individuals, churches, general ministries – every body – to wave the flags, dance, sing, (dance and sing in drag?), join in parades and protests, paint signs, Paint the World. Paint the World? We … Continue reading A reflection on Pride Month from AllianceQ
Finding faith and community in the margins with Comunidad Limen
“Have you seen the movie Luca?” Rev. Pedro Ramos Goycolea Rev. Pedro Ramos Goycolea, the pastor of Comunidad Limen Christian Church, was trying to find the right words that would describe the ministry of his emerging community of faith. As the organizer of the first official Latinx, Spanish-speaking, open and affirming congregation in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), … Continue reading Finding faith and community in the margins with Comunidad Limen
Doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly together in Des Moines
The New Church Ministry team met Rev. Debbie Griffin, the Senior Minister of Downtown Disciples, last summer at General Assembly (GA). Since the pastor’s congregation is based in Des Moines, IA, it offered worship services, hosted pre-assembly activities for general ministries, prepared a meal for regional ministers, and chaired the local GA mission committee. All of that as a … Continue reading Doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly together in Des Moines