Office of Disciples Volunteering
Put your faith to work! Get Dirty for Jesus!
How? By:
· engaging in life changing, exciting, uplifting, frustrating, empowering, transforming, renewing work;
· taking vacations with a purpose, from one week to several months;
· building houses, churches, chicken coops ... bridging cultures ... and so much more!
Volunteers needed ... check out the possibilities below ...
Disciples Volunteering will begin operation of a Disciples Mission Station in Iowa on the week of August 3 in response to the recent massive flooding there. At this time, three congregations have committed to serve as Mission Stations: Noelridge Christian Church, Cedar Rapids; Marion Christian Church, Marion; and First Christian Church, Coralville. To schedule a work week, please contact Anne Marie in the Office of Disciples Volunteering at (888) 346-2631. If you have questions regarding the recovery effort, please contact Carl Zerweck, Director of Disciples Volunteering at (317) 289-5061.
Long-term volunteer training events
September 4 to 7, 2008
Hillyer Memorial Christian Church; Raleigh, N.C.
January 8 to 11, 2009
Grace Disciples Christian Church; Covington, La.
September 10 to 13, 2009
Location to be determined
Disciples Volunteering staff invite prospective volunteers to attend a long-term volunteer training event. The cost for volunteers who attend the training is $0. Housing, transportation, and meals will be provided. Training will begin Thursday and conclude with lunch after worship Sunday.
Disciples Disaster Response sets up and operates Mission Stations (volunteer work sites), as needed, following many natural disasters. DHM is recruiting volunteer leaders who are willing to commit four to six weeks at a time to staff a Disciples Mission Station following a disaster. One of the keys to success following a disaster is to have not only committed, but fully trained, persons serving as volunteer staff.
For those interested in more information, or those willing to sign up for the Volunteer Training Event now, contact Carl Zerweck at (317) 289-5061.
Disciples Volunteering summer special project
Partner with Disciples Volunteering, Week of Compassion and Long Term Interfaith Recovery organizations to help with the rebuilding efforts in Greensburg, Kan.
Learn more (PDF) or register >s
Disaster response
Greensburg, Kan., Mission Station
First Christian Church in Pratt and Kinsley will host volunteer groups wanting to help rebuild after the April 2007 tornado. Contact Anne Marie Moyars at (888) 346-2631.
Disciples and Gulf Coast Mission Stations are waiting for you to respond to the 2005 Gulf Coast hurricanes.
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Download a brochure and map of Disciples Mission Stations.
Ongoing disaster response continues.
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Fall 2008
Habitat for Humanity build
Join Disciples Volunteering as we journey to the Gulf Coast to help Habitat for Humanity build two homes for Hurricane Rita victims!
Download PDF flyer—register online. |
Mission Centers
All Peoples Christian Center
Los Angeles
Offers ministries to people of all cultures in their neighborhood.
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Inman Christian Center
San Antonio, Texas
Offers
ministries to Hispanic families in need.
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Kansas Christian Home
Newton, Kan.
Strives to promote dignity and independence for elders.
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Kentucky Appalachian Ministry
Kentucky
Addresses social and economic needs of the area.
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Southwest Good Samaritan Ministries
Los Fresnos, Texas
Works in refugee ministries.
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Urban Spirit
Louisville, Ky.
Where people come together for service, study, and sabbath.
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Yakama Christian Mission
White Swan, Wash.
Works with Native American and Hispanic communities on the Yakama Reservation.
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