Update March 13, 2024

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Upcoming Events

March

17 - Ordination of Heather Johnston Patten, 3pm, FCC Fulton

19 - Lenten Lectio @ 11, via Zoom

19 - Young Adult Kinections: A Call to Action, 6:00pm online

21 - Boundary Training, 10am, FCC Sedalia - REGISTRATION DUE BY MIDNIGHT SUNDAY

23 - Disciples Women Gathering, 9am via Zoom

25 - RSVP due for Solar Eclipse Gathering on 4/8 at ARCC

26 - Lenten Lectio @ 11, via Zoom

Opportunities

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.
Youth Leadership Symposium 2024
Phillips University Legacy Foundation scholarship apps due 3/22. Learn more>
HELM scholarships available. Applications due March 31.
Drum Birthing retreat for men May 4-5, Jabez Retreat Ctr.
There are still camp song books available. Contact the St. Louis Regional office.
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.

Thanks again to all congregations that completed their ALEX report.

Until the end of the month, Regional staff still have access to make changes, so if you have the data but didn't enter it, contact the St. Louis office and we'll enter it for you.

Thank you!

Threads of Joy

Don't forget to register for an upcoming Rural Ministry Network gathering near you. Learn more>

Time to Register for Convocation!

Registration is now open for our African American Convocation happening on Saturday, April 13 at Fifth Street Christian Church in Columbia. Join us for a wonderful day beginning at 9:00am and ending at 4:00pm. We are thrilled to welcome our guest speaker Dr. Delesslyn Kennabrew who serves as Executive Director of the National Convocation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and Associate General Minister. Registration is due by April 3 so don't delay! We can get you registered via mail, phone, or online. Learn more and register here>

ARM for RCOM

Our Regional board has confirmed the search committee's recommendation to name Rev. David Woodard as Transitional Associate Regional Minister for the Regional Commission on the Order of Ministry. David serves already as ARM for the Greater St. Louis Area, as well as pastor of Affton Christian Church. He will begin his new responsibilities on March 15 for a six-month initial period. Congratulations!

Celebration for ARM Katherine Kinnamon

Our Associate Regional Minister for Commission on the Order of Ministry Rev. Katherine Kinnamon is retiring effective March 31. We are grateful for her many years of ministry in Mid-America and invite all to join the celebration at Compton Heights CC in St. Louis on Sunday, April 7 during their morning worship. More details will be posted as they become available.

Boundary Training Next Thursday in Sedalia

First Christian Church in Sedalia is hosting a Boundary Training course next Thursday, March 21, to be led by Regional Minister Paul Koch. Registration deadline is Sunday night at midnight. If minimum enrollment is not met, the session may be cancelled. Learn more & register>

Need Hymnals?

Elkland Christian Church has stopped meeting and has some hymnals and other supplies available. Please contact the St. Louis Regional office for more information if your congregation is interested.

Lenten Dinners Continue

Last week FCC in Maryville served about 60 people at their third Unsung Heroes Lenten Dinner for this year. At this dinner they honored the local Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization, thanking them for being such an important and inspiring group in the local county and nationwide. They gave out door prizes and a special potted flower to the director, as well as giving each Big and Little a matched set of small pictures of a heart puzzle that said "I love my Big!" and "I love my Little!" that they could exchange with each other.