CYF Youth Fall Retreat Grades 9-12th

November 1- 3, 2024

Registration now open. Register Here

Commemorative Program Bookle t Information

Disciples Divinity House

2024 Reunion

Disciples Divinity House is hosting the 2024 Reunion in partnership with Vanderbilt Divinity School. All are invited to the reunion. All events are free to attend. For more information click this link: Disciples Divinity House Homecoming Weekend (mailchi.mp

A Letter From The Commission on Ministry

September 10, 2024

Dear Tennessee Disciple Clergy:

Thank you, for your commitment to ministry, and service to God, Church, and Community. We are grateful that you are part of the ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Tennessee. Your ministry is recognized by the wider church as well.

In keeping with The Theological Foundations and Policies and Criteria for the Order of Ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the Regional Commission on Ministry is responsible for annually reviewing and certifying the standing of all ordained and commissioned ministers under our care; including hospital chaplains and ecumenical ministries whose standing is not being held by GCOM (General Commission on Ministry)... To Read the Full Letter Click Here

Dear Friends,

Please join us in celebrating our 75th Anniversary.

When: October 6, 2024

Where: 1101 Oak Ridge Turnpike**

Time: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM (Lunch 12:00 noon)

We would love to have you worship with us. If that isn’t possible join us for

lunch at noon (hosted by First Christian). We will be serving a catered

lunch, so we need a head count.

Please RSVP by September 27, 2024, for lunch

Linh Le linhle1956@yahoo.com

Nancy Denton nbdenton@comcast.net

The church office firstchristianchurchor@gmail.com

Or leave a message at 865-482-1481

**We now worship on the 2nd floor of First Baptist Church. We enter from

the Lafayette Avenue side parking lot. We do have a sign there. Use the

entrance from the parking lot, there is an elevator to use.

Protecting Places of Worship

World Communion Sunday is coming up on October 6! Find resources for worship from Global Ministries.

More Information Here

The Reconciliation Ministry Special Offering will be received in congregations this year on September 29th and October 6th. Our theme promotes the Church’s identity as Pro-Reconciling. As restorers of the streets where our congregations and ministry partners worship and serve, your giving supports the Church’s ability to fund missional programs that promote healing from the brokenness that divides us.

Learn More Here

As you unpack your sweaters and scarves, consider preparing your congregation’s place of worship for the cooler weather too. Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF) provides green loans of up to US $150,000 to communities of faith that want to:

· Upgrade heating systems

· Replace or repair inefficient windows

· Insulate or weatherproof a facility

· Improve operations that contribute to a more energy-efficient building

Is your faith community interested in keeping your building warm while caring for God’s creation? Contact Richard Williams, your regional DCEF Advisor, at 317.635.6500 Ext. 2537 and/or rwilliams@disciplescef.org to learn more about “going green.”