As we move into September, it's time to honor and celebrate the culture and traditions of Hispanic and Latine communities in the United States. From September 15th to October 15th National Hispanic Heritage Month allows us to pay homage to Latines' experiences and invaluable contributions to the country and our Church. Beyond honoring a particular heritage, … Continue reading Honoring and celebrating Hispanic and Latine communities
A Movement Initiator’s Perspective
A little over three years ago, I was invited to participate in the New Church Ministry’s coaching program as part of our Movement’s covenant with the Pacific Southwest Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). I accepted this invitation and opportunity. However, I did so with a healthy amount of skepticism, hesitancy and even a … Continue reading A Movement Initiator’s Perspective
Asian Heritage Month: Of memory, belonging, and personhood
This past weekend, my parents visited me for Mother’s Day. I live in Toronto’s Little Portugal neighborhood, and while we were exploring its local restaurants and shops, we came across a mural depicting Portuguese “cleaning ladies” and their Cleaners’ Action movement from the 1970s-80s. Now what does this have to do with Asian Heritage Month (also known as … Continue reading Asian Heritage Month: Of memory, belonging, and personhood
We are a Movement for Wholeness in a Fragmented World
In the beginning, every church was new. It’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 … Continue reading We are a Movement for Wholeness in a Fragmented World
Veteran New Church Leader Named Minister for New Church Strategies
INDIANAPOLIS — A veteran leader of new church efforts will assume the full-time leadership role for New Church Ministry after serving a year in a transitional role, according to an announcement by Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF). DCEF oversees New Church Ministry (NCM) on behalf of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez, who joined the … Continue reading Veteran New Church Leader Named Minister for New Church Strategies