Kimberly Weir and Brent Reynolds lead a Chaplains' Professional Development Webinar on the subject "Chaplaincy and Psychedelics". Recorded on October 3, 2024
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The Jesus Way
[…] or tear down those within his realm; 4) As one who has confessed Jesus as Lord and Savior, each man holds citizenship in the realm of God; 5) Jesus shows us the way to live into those relational principles and priorities that build up rather than tear down as citizens in the realm of God.
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Created to Be a Steward
[…] to talk about cooking as an act of self-care. She said it takes her away and allows her to focus on something other than all the bad news. She will often plan music, namely Celtic Psalms, Volume 3 is her favorite. For her, cooking feels like an act of worship. Blanca making Chicken Enchiladas […]
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The Jesus Way – The Bible
[…] lot of cultural baggage. In this section we help set aside some of that baggage and focus on the basics of the Bible and its importance to us. Section 2 – 1st Testament – The 1st (Old) Testament is Israel’s faith history, which makes it our faith history. This is the tradition from which […]
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And God Saw That It Was Good: Is It Still?
[…] for more information So Little Water, Portland Water Works Connection, Chapter 5-6 Using Our Water Kathy Van Mullekorn, Watching Water Use before a Shortage, Daily Press (Newport News, VA), San Francisco Chronicle, August 4, 2007 National Resources Inventory 2003 Annual NRI www.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/NRI/ Dr. J Floor Anthoni, Soil: erosion and conservation (2000) www.seafriends.org.nz/enviro/soil/erosion1.htm Razing Appalachia: […]
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The Jesus Way – Listening to God
[…] the others in the study. This material assumes that the Spirit of God is among the people of God. Therefore, the answers we seek are already within us. We discover those answers as we do the things that allow us to connect with the Spirit of God already present. In this study you will […]
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2024 Advent Resource: Don’t be Afraid
[…] justice and love. With all we have available, we can believe. Written by: Monique Crain Spells Leader: Congregants: Leader: Congregants: Leader: Congregants: Leader: Congregants: Leader: ALL: GOOD NEWS ENCOUNTERS AT A DEAD END Miseon Choi "On the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to name him Zechariah after […]
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Social-Emotional Faith Formation: S.E.L.F Youth Curriculum
[…] (SEL) and faith formation to empower youth to engage deeply with their spirituality while developing the emotional and social skills they need for life’s transitions. In today’s world, young people are looking for ways to express their faith in ways that are inclusive, compassionate, and just. This curriculum offers a space where everyone no […]
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Just Climate: A Study Guide for Adult Christians
A Three Session Adult Curriculum on Climate Change produced by the World Council of Churches.
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Justice & Advocacy Ministries
Learn About Us Justice and Advocacy Ministries Empowers Disciples to use our voices and our actions to promote greater justice and mercy in the world. Disciples Home Missions seeks to bring a coordinated approach to influencing the church’s work for justice with a focus on three key areas: Refugee and Immigration Ministries Racial […]
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Return to the Garden
The Disciples guide to organizing community gardens Discover what is possible when Disciples create community gardens! The issues related to the environment are so complicated that people don’t fully understand how their day-to-day choices can have social and ecological consequences, at home and around the globe. However, most people are familiar with gardens. When you […]
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2020 Advocacy Toolkit
[…] story to show how people's lives are changed through the policies you are discussing. Consider inviting directly affected persons who may have been featured in a local news article, which can encourage policy makers to prioritize the meeting. ● The Community Support: Faith, business, employers, military, and community leaders briefly share how the population […]
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2022 VBS Resource: Forward Toward Freedom
Taking inspiration from acclaimed book, The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones, “Forward Toward Freedom” offers historical accounts of black experiences in America alongside biblical stories that help illustrate consideration of the following themes: freedom of culture, freedom of body, freedom of mind.
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Advent 2020: Green Chalice
[…] that distract us. It is my prayer that these Advent devotions may be one part of your personal preparation for the coming of the baby Jesus into the world and the coming of our Lord Jesus into our lives anew this year. In Christ, Rev. Dr. Bobbie Yellott, Pastor First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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Recalling Our Roots
The history of African Americans is weaved into the tapestry of America. African American History has impacted history of our church, community and world. We give special attention to the lives of African American Disciples who have committed their life and ministry to be a blessing to the entire Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
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Food Security and Faith
[…] Buy from the farmer when you can • Learn the economy and technology of industrial food production • Learn what it takes to grow good food GOOD NEWS: It has taken us a very short time to get into this mess. We, people of the table, can journey with God and lead the way […]
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2022 Lenten Devotional: “Who Do You Say That I Am?”
We have designed a concise 2022 Lenten Resource for you to enjoy across the church. Included are litanies, daily affirmations, meditations, reflections, a playlist, and prayer. Let us remember Jesus together!
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Advocacy
Disciples Home Missions equips and empowers Disciples to change world, by engaging in coordinated missions on behalf of the whole church, acting and speaking to promote greater justice and mercy, and providing innovative programs and resources to congregations, regions, clergy, and laity. What Can I Help You Find Today? Search Using our Voices & our […]
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Christian Education & Faith Formation
[…] Vacation Bible Schools, liturgies, Bible studies, camp songs, corporate prayers, scripture recitation, and even predictable components of worship are all forms of Christian Education that many of us have come to know and value. Faith Formation is the intentional development of authentic, relational, vulnerable, communing relationship with God and all God’s creation. Faith Formation […]
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Allied Against Hate — A Toolkit for Congregations
[…] the racist killings." Associated Press, August 29, 2023, https://apnews.com/article/deadly-shooting-florida-store-racebd2bf9591f40903a923dbd8a46d8fb97. iv Sganga, Nicole. "What to know about the civil trial over Charlottesville’s deadly ‘Unite the Right’ rally." CBS News, November 19, 2021, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/charlottesvilleunite-the-right-rally-trial-what-to-know/. v Gergely, Julia. "Gov. Hochul unveils new plan to combat antisemitism in New York." Jewish Telegraphic Agency, September 19, 2023, https://www.jta.org/2023/09/19/ny/gov-hochulunveils-new-plan-to-combat-antisemitism-in-new-york. vi […]
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Handprint on Congregational Transformation
[…] spiritual journey that a congregation systemically undertakes in order to realize what God has called it to be as church and to do in mission in today’s world. Transformation is a fundamental change in the congregation’s conception and implementation of ministry. A transforming congregation will be oriented around mission to the unchurched, nurturing them […]
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Building Vibrant, Faithful Conversations about Justice
[…] What it Means to be Anti-Racist by Anna North • THE GOSPEL COALITION: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Christian Nationalism by Patrick Schreiner • BBC: Climate Change - A Really Simple Guide • THE NEW YORK TIMES: When the Border Crisis is in Your Back Yard by Eli Saslow, photos by […]
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Executive Orders Resource List
Seeking to be a source of trusted information/resources for local congregations, Regions, and ministries Justice & Advocacy Ministries offers the following curated list of the articles, explainers, and videos about the executive orders signed by President Trump in the week following his inaguration.
