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March 17, 2025
Volume 24, Issue 6
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The Location for the 2025 Mid-Atlantic District Conference is One in Christ Community Church, 2145 Graves Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707.
The date is October 6 - 8, 2025.
Please save the date. More information will be available soon.
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On-Call District Support - Several district chaplains are available to our district family of workers to help you in anyway processing stress and difficulties . Click here to read more.
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Upcoming Events
March 18 - In-Service Day
April 7 - Missions Mobilization Team
April 10 - Church Health Team
April 12 - The Path Forward
April 15 - Budget & Finance Team
April 17 - Church Planting Team
April 18 - Good Friday (Office Closed)
April 20 - Easter Sunday
April 22 - DEXCOM
April 23 - Administrative Professionals Day
April 25 - 27 - District Youth Retreat
View our calendar
2025 Printable Calendar - Please note, changes are made throughout the year as needed.
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Have a great story that will encourage your brothers and sisters in Christ? We would love to share your story right here!
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We are excited to announce the republication of an Alliance classic: “Filled with the Spirit…Then What?” by Mabel Francis.
This consecration and ordination required reading is available for purchase on Amazon. Use the link below.
Filled with the Spirit…Then What?
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Are you looking for a fresh way to inspire your congregation about Church Planting?
We are making it easy! Host a Current Church Planter on a Sunday of your choice—just choose a speaker and date that works for you!
What a great way to engage in Church Planting in the Mid-Atlantic District!
Click on this LINK to book now! Thank you for your support.
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District Converge 2025 - Save the Date | |
Join us at District Converge on May 3rd, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM for an incredible day of connection, insight, and inspiration.
We will be diving deep into what it means to Create a Sending Culture — and praying for who will be part of the next wave of leaders making a global impact. 🌎💫
It will be a day of engaging talks, powerful discussions, and networking with like-minded individuals who are passionate about shaping the future.
You do not want to miss it! Mark your calendars and invite others to join in this transformative event.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!! Use this LINK to register.
Registration ends April 28.
WHEN: May 3, 2025
WHERE: Arlington Community Church 6040 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22205
TIME: 9:00am - 3:00pm
PRICE: $15 (Lunch included)
If you have any questions, please reach out to Rev. Jonathan Thornton jonathan.thornton@greatcommissioncc.org
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It's that time of the year again to get excited for DYR!!
The speaker for this year is Dan Boal!
Dan is the former national director of Alliance Youth, and he now serves as a Lead Pastor of Grace Church in Lititz, PA.
We are delighted to have Dan come back and speak again this year.
The theme this year is "Outcast", and Dan will be teaching from John chapter 4, the story of the woman at the well, and we will look at how Jesus invites us to find our place and our belonging in the kingdom of God
Registration is now open!!! You can register and visit the website HERE.
The cost per person this year is $170. This is for both students and youth leaders.
Please click on this LINK to fill out a spreadsheet for your group before registering. Once you register, there will be a place to upload the spreadsheet.
All registrations after April 1st will incur a $25 late fee.
WORK CREW - Each group MUST bring 1 Work Crew member per every 7 Paying Guests. Work Crew come for FREE, but they cannot double as regular youth sponsors. Work Crew help in the dining hall, kitchen, or the challenge course. Groups that do not bring a Work Crew member are subject to a $50 fee per work crew member needed for the group.
Please register as ONE(1) whole group, do not direct individual students to register on the website.
WHEN: April 25-27, 2025
WHERE: Rockbridge Alum Springs- A Young Life Camp
170 Spring House Rd, Goshen, VA 24439
TIME: 6PM April 25 - 12:30pm April 27
Please contact Rev. Collin Reid if you have any additional questions: pastorcollin@saccma.org 419-277-7343
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Have you sensed or heard Jesus calling you to obey Him in some way, but you struggle to discern the path forward?
Often it can be hard or confusing for women to navigate a Path Forward when it comes to serving Jesus. We want to create a space for women to hear from one another, ask questions, and be encouraged as they explore taking steps forward in obedience to Jesus.
If this event is calling out to you, please register through this LINK .
Event Name: The Path Forward (Women Exploring their Call to obey Jesus Together)
Date: Saturday April 12, 2025
Time: 4pm - 6pm
Price: $20 (includes Dinner)
Location: Washington International Church 4420 River Rd NW, Washington, DC 20016 (upstairs Ministry room)
If you have any questions, please reach out to Rev. Erika Thornton erika.thornton@greatcommissioncc.org or Rev. Heather Wallace hwallace@internationalchurch.org
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REGISTRATION FOR RESONATE IS NOW OPEN!
August 11–August 14, 2025
Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center
Lewis Center, Ohio
Discover what Resonate 2025 has in store for new workers!
Resonate is an exciting opportunity for recently licensed workers to dive deep into how The Alliance operates, explore valuable resources for the local church, and forge meaningful connections with the National Office and our new president.
This event is a key requirement for all newly licensed workers and will fulfill part of the ordination and consecration process.
Registration is now open for new official workers, district personnel, and national office staff at www.cmaresonate.org.
Check-in and registration start on Monday, August 11, at 3 p.m. EST, and the conference will wrap up with our final session at 11 a.m. EST on Thursday, August 14.
For more details or any questions, reach out to the Resonate team at resonate@cmalliance.org. or visit the website .
We can’t wait to see you there.
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Attention Pastors & Church Leaders | |
Are you interested in doing more to reach out to immigrants and refugees in your community? Would you like to network together and learn about best practices?
Sometime in the next few weeks, a Zoom meeting will be organized for churches in the Mid-Atlantic District to discuss on how to reach out to this community.
If you would like to be included, please send a note to that effect to Rev. Mike Mercurio MMercurio@1stalliancechurch.com and he will add you to the list so that you can be notified in advance of the meeting.
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ARE YOU READY FOR COUNCIL 2025?
Council 2025 is only a few short months away! Held May 26–30 in Columbus, Ohio, the Alliance family will gather at Council for rich worship and preaching, electing our thirteenth president, shaping our Statement of Faith, and growing in our call to serve Christ together. We look forward to seeing you—and many of the Alliance family from your district—here in Columbus soon!
When: May 26-30, 2025
Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio.
For registration information, schedule, speakers and general overview, Please visit this website.
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Alliance Peacemaking’s mission is to change the culture of the Alliance family so we resolve conflict in a God-honoring way. To do this we use a biblical framework and common language to approach conflict. This is beneficial training for any season of life. It will greatly impact how conflict can be handled in both personal and business relationships.
UPCOMING TRAININGS
LEVEL ONE
- March 29: Washington Alliance Church in Washington, PA
- April 5: Aberdeen Alliance Church in Aberdeen, SD
- April 5: Staunton Alliance Church, VA
LEVEL TWO
- April 30–May 1, Central District at Riverside Alliance Church in Akron, OH
For more information and how to register, please Visit the Alliance Peacemaking website
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LIFE is a gathering of the next generation Alliance family to experience God and expand His kingdom locally and globally. We seek to:
GLORIFY God in worship, word, and community.
INTRODUCE Jesus Christ into the whole life of each student.
EXPOSE God’s heart for the lost.
INSPIRE students to join the global Alliance family.
Join over 5,000 high schoolers for five days of worship, deeper life community, and transformational experiences as we wait on God for an outpouring of His Spirit.
To ease your planning, we've got you covered with the LIFE Leader Planning Guide and Cost Estimator available at allianceyouth.com/life
These tools are packed with fundraising ideas, daily schedules, leader checklists, and so much more to ensure your students are ready for an unforgettable conference.
Registration is Open.
Registration Costs:
Late March 1 - May 31, 2025: $529 per person
When: July 4-8, 2025
Where: Indianapolis Convention Center, 100 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Follow this LINK to find out more!
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