Update April 3, 2024

News Events Resources Groups Congregations About

Upcoming Events

April

3 - Registration due for 4/13 African American Convocation

4 - Threads of Joy, 10:30-2, Dexter

5 - Threads of Joy, 10:30-2, Mexico

7 - Retirement Celebration for Rev. Katherine Kinnamon, 11am, STL

8 - Solar Eclipse Gathering, Cape Girardeau

10 - Threads of Joy, 10:30-2, Bolivar

11 - Threads of Joy, 5-8, Gallatin

13 - African American Convocation, 9-4, Columbia

27 - ARPRJM introductory training, 10-2:30, online

Opportunities

Elkland CC has hymnals & other supplies available. Contact St. Louis office.
Pension Fund tax resources available.
Get Imagine Together stewardship resources from the Center for Faith & Giving.
Pastor Partners is open to all clergy partners on the 1st Tues. of each month via Zoom.
Drum Birthing retreat for men May 4-5, Jabez Retreat Ctr.
Apply for a Disciples Church Extension Fund green loan.
Return to Reverence four-week study on earth stewardship available from Ron Routledge.
Mental health resources available for clergy and families through Pension Fund.
Digital Worship Resources
Online clergy continuing education opportunities.

Prayer Requests

Please hold in prayer Ministry Associate Susan Moore and her family as her father, John "Jack" Boehm, passed away on Saturday.

Until Next Year...

Thanks to everyone who submitted their congregation's yearbook information. The Mid-America Region ended the reporting period with 51% response rate. We appreciate everyone's efforts and hope to have even more participation next year. Learn more about ALEX here>

Recognition for Work Well Done

Rev. Brian Kirk and First Christian Church in St. Joseph have been selected as the recipients of this year's Reinhold Niebuhr Award to be presented at Eden Theological Seminary's Spring Convocation later this week.

Congratulations!

Threads of Joy

Our Rural Ministry Network Threads of Joy sessions start tomorrow! We hope that all participants have safe travels and a wonderful experience! Space is still available in next week's sessions. The events are free but registration is required as a meal will be served at each. Learn more>

Registration for African American Convocation Due Today

Get registered today for this April 13th event featuring guest speaker Dr. Delesslyn Kennabrew, Executive Director of the National Convocation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and Associate General Minister. Learn more and register now>

Dinner for Eight

Eight congregations gathered at Webster Groves CC in St. Louis on Maundy Thursday to share a meal and worship together. In addition to WGCC, ministers, choirs, and members of Affton CC, Centennial CC, Florissant Valley CC, Memorial Boulevard CC, Union Avenue CC, Eden UCC, and Webster Groves Baptist Church attended.

From the Wider Church

This coming week's Global Ministries prayer request is for Lesotho.

This week's College of Regional Ministers prayer request is for

The Office of the General Minister & President.

SO MANY POSSIBILITIES!

There's something for everyone!

Check out what's happening and get involved!!

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Employment: Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF) is seeking a Director of Financial Services, as well as contract assessors and coach/facilitators.

Scholarships/Grants

Justice & Creation Fellowship Grants are available through DHM. Applications due April 15

Chicago Theological Seminary Faith & Action Project Grants available.

Camp scholarship applications due by May 15.

Education

Drury University Diversity & Reconciliation Undergraduate Conference, April 5-6.

Intentional Interim Ministry course meets Mondays 4/8-5/20

Preaching in a Climate-Changed World LTS webinar, April 23 5pm

New Church Ministry is excited to announce that Leadership Academy will be held Oct. 22-25. Online/in person in Gainesville. FL.

Boundary and Anti-Racism courses through DoC & UCC. More online boundary sessions have been added thanks to the Kansas Region!

Connections

African American Convocation April 13 at Fifth Street Christian Church in Columbia. Registration is due by April 3 (TODAY!). We can get you registered via mail, phone, or online. Learn more and register here>

Drum Birthing Weekend, May 4-5, Jabez Retreat Center, Mooresville

Obra Hispana, June 20-22, 2024 in Kansas City, MO.