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Disciples Home Missions is one of 176 organizations and 1,051 faith leaders who signed on to a letter to the Trump Administration seeking to resume refugee resettlement, restore humanitarian assistance, and ensure that faith-based communities can continue to serve and welcome refugees and other newcomers.
On the first day of the new Trump administration, the Department of Homeland Security withdrew a memosetting guidelines that restricted enforcement action in certain locations, including places of worship. While the policy and restrictions on the agency has changed, the rights of the houses of worship have not. Houses of worship have Fourth Amendment rights to protect private spaces in their building from entry by immigration enforcement officers and any other law enforcement.
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.
TO: Chaplains endorsed for ministry in the Armed Forces – all branches and all components – by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
SUBJECT: Request to participate in General Assembly, Memphis, TN, July 12 – 15, 2025
TO: Chaplains endorsed for Institutional Chaplaincy by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
SUBJECT: Invitation to participate in the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Memphis, TN, July 12 – 15, 2025
This guide, developed in collaboration between the National Immigrant Law Center (NILC) and the National Employment Law Project (NELP), provides practical advice for addressing immigration-related actions in the workplace. It is available in multiple languages, including Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Thai.
In this video from the “Let’s Talk About…” series, Attorney Jonelle Ocloo (Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel) defines/describes key phrases in the US Immigration system such as “refugee” and “asylee” and “immigrant.”
illy Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs at Christian Theological Seminary seek to strengthen Christian congregations through renewal and reflection. Two programs–one national and the other aimed at Indiana congregations–provide opportunities for pastors to step away from the persistent obligations of daily ministry and engage in a period of renewal and reflection. Renewal periods are not vacations but times for intentional exploration and reflection, for drinking again from God’s life-giving waters, for regaining enthusiasm and creativity for ministry.
This season in our churches, homes, and schools feels heavy, but our collective capacity to strengthen one another and our communities is great. We are an extension of our magnificent Creator--one who emboldens, loves, and heals us toward a world that is unlike empire. The Realm of God moves by the Spirit in all living things, cultivating justice and harmony one precious load of anointing at a time.
It is imperative we lift up and carry the power of the Holy Spirit in refreshing ways. Our legions of lay leaders fortify the church for every season, especially those seasons that dare us to follow Jesus. “Weightlifters” provides you with enough development materials for monthly laity training over the next year. Let us lean into intentional conditioning and be well!
This curriculum brings together Social-Emotional Learning (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 matter their background, experiences, or perspectives can come to the table, be heard, and grow together in faith and love.
All people in the United States have certain rights guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution, regardless of immigration status. The curated resources listed below can help you and your community stay informed, prepared, and united in support of immigrant neighbors.Please Note: This information is not a substitute for advice from a lawyer.
This experience can be adapted for a 1-2 hour session, in-person during a church education hour, retreat, or workshop, or online. Though designed for people of faith, it can be expanded for interfaith or broader community settings.
Justice and Advocacy Ministries presents this four-part, guided workshop to help you build vibrant, faithful conversations about justice in your church and community.
In this video from the “Let’s Talk About…” series, Attorney Jonelle Ocloo (Disciples Immigration Legal Counsel) talks about her work as an immigration attorney, the services she offers Disciples, and her own immigration journey.
Ministerial Relocation Form for submitting information to the Office of Christian Vocations and the Ministerial Yearbook
Helpful tips for the Children Worship and Wonder Room during Flu and Cold Season
Tips for Children Worship and Wonder storytellers, adapted from "Storytelling" by Sonja M. Stewart, Ph.D.
DHM is pleased to offer our 2024 resource for the Advent Season. Take time to sit with reflections from our thoughtful writers (Miseon Choi, David Clifford, James Semmelroth, Darnell Managerrie Winston), listen to a few songs, and say a prayer. Blessed Advent!
From the Theological Manna Series -- Theopoetics: Black Women's Poetic Writing as Spiritual Practice with Dr. Oluwatomisin Oredein
From the Theological Manna Series -- Prayer, Uncertainty, and Pastoral Care with Dr. Eunil David Cho