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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins TODAY
 This year's theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is "Reconciliation: The Love of Christ Compels Us (cf. 2 Corinthians 5:14-20)" As we commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation this year, we once again celebrate together God's love and grace, the "justification of humanity through grace alone." It is time, however, for us to also recognize the pain of the subsequent deep divisions that exist among followers of Jesus. Please join us in praying for unity of all God's church this January. The traditional period in the northern hemispheres for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is January 18-25. You can get more resources about this prayer week at www.councilonchristianunity.org
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Faith-based messages on care of creation subject of webinar
 Created specifically for faith leaders, Blessed Tomorrow's Let's Talk Faith and Climate guide incorporates research-tested words, phrases, and messaging to help you elevate your voice as a climate advocate in your community of faith. Blessed Tomorrow is a partner of Green Chalice.
The guide will be introduced in a webinar Jan. 26 featuring General Minister and President Sharon Watkins. You'll learn which words to "replace" and what to "embrace" in your communications, and will have access to exemplary techniques to help structure your messaging. Additionally, by following the 15 steps outlined in the guide, users will be encouraged to apply a process to crafting speeches and sermons that is proven to deliver your message in a way that resonates and empowers. To learn more about the upcoming guide (which will be formally released on 1/26), please see ecoAmerica's original communications research, Let's Talk Climate: Messages to Motivate Americans. |
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Use Fifth Sunday
Jan. 29 to promote the General Assembly!
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This resource includes information from Treasury Services, the Pension Fund and other general ministries on subjects from budgeting to employee benefits and investments.
Reconciliation Ministry grant application, guidelines posted in English, Spanish and Korean; due Jan. 31, 2017 for 2017 projects
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| News in the Church Other News |
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Interim Regional Minister search open for Southwest region
The Christian Church in the Southwest is seeking a short-term Interim Regional Minister (IRM). The IRM will provide executive-level leadership; provide pastoral care to pastors and congregations/constituency groups; strengthen relationships within the region; and prepare regional/area leadership and local churches to welcome a new Regional Minister. For the full job description,
click here.
To fill out an interest form,
click here.
All forms must be submitted by January 31. If you have questions, e-mail Rev. Whitney Waller-Cole, Chair of the IRM Search Committee and Moderator Elect of the Southwest Region, at
[email protected].
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Mission intern applications due Jan. 25
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Did you know?
 Disciples Mission Fund provides much of the funding for the ministries mentioned in today's Disciples News Service. Included are ALL the regions, Council on Christian Unity, Disciples Home Missions' volunteer and creation care ministries, and Communication Ministries (publisher of this newsletter). You can give online or through your congregation.
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2017 General Assembly
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If you are interested in advertising in future issues of the Disciples News Service, please contact
Fred Jones
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| Events, Resources and Ministry in Action |
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Events
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General Assembly Promotion Sunday, Jan. 29
Easter offering received Apr. 9 & 16
Reconcilliation Ministry offering received Sept. 24, Oct. 1
Thanksgiving offering received Nov. 12 & 19
Christmas offering received Dec. 10 & 17
Find more events on the
calendar hosted by Chalice Press
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Resources
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Ministry in Action
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You can find ways to plug into mission and more through these ministries.....
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We are instruments
We are called to action in the face of violence. A page of resources and possible actions has been posted on disciples.org.
You are encouraged to access the Injustice Anywhere documentary hosted by the National Benevolent Association's website and the accompanying study materials specifically for interracial understanding. The film was produced in response to the troubles in Ferguson, MO, that began in August 2014.
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