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CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) February 2019
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Revs. Don Dewey & Susan Gonzales Dewey Co-Regional Ministers |
By Don and Susan Dewey, Co-Regional Ministers
"Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude..."
- 1 Corinthians 13:1-8
Perhaps the month of February could boast of having the fourth or fifth most recognized holiday of the year; giving way to Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Halloween and Mother's Day! Valentines Day, celebrated on February 14th is noted for its focus on LOVE.
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YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT NEWS
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Not Your Ordinary Youth Conference:
UNITE2019 - Building Bridges
The excitement is spreading for
UNITE 2019: Building Bridges
at Oceanside Sanctuary on February 15-18. We are delighted to have the Emmy Award Winning artist and Disciples pastor, J Kwest (Rev. Julian DeShazier), as a special guest preacher! We are doubly blessed to have the Director of Duke Divinity's Youth Academy, Milton Gildner, representatives from Global Ministries sharing amazing service opportunities, and special guests from Arizona Region's Youth Leadership Team in attendance. Continue reading.
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Here are a few words of encouragement from PSWR pastors about why your church should consider sending young people to UNITE this year:
"It was a refreshing experience to see our region's young adults and youth participate in such a visible and inspiring way at our last Regional Assembly in Fullerton. I believe that this is evidence of what regional work with young adults and youth is accomplishing. I am more than supportive of the effort being made through activities such as UNITE Conference that is being planned for this year at Oceanside Sanctuary. I encourage all of our pastors in the region to be supportive of this conference so that we continue to inspire our own local church youth and young adult ministries."
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Pastor Xose Escamilla
Senior Pastor at Casa de Oracion San Diego
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WINTER AND SUMMER YOUTH CAMPS
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New Camp Ministry Committee:
UPDATED CORE VALUES
You can trust that the new Camp Ministry Committee is working hard to provide leadership and structure for regional camp ministries that is welcoming, safe, fun, and spiritually edifying for Christians throughout the PSWR. For those who have been involved over the years, you already know that this is an important part of what makes camp so special. For those Pastors, Churches, and young people who haven't been to camp, we want you to know that we are dedicated to strengthen Christian faith in young lives and are working hard to do this in ways that honor the amazing diversity of our Church. Continue reading
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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NEW 12-WEEK ONLINE COHORT STARTS FEBRUARY 14
As you know, we have been preparing to start our winter cohort shortly. We want to take this time to quickly inform you that the date has been pushed back to Thursday, February 14th.
A few things:
* Questions? Want to chat with someone from our team? Click
here to grab a slot!
* Want to learn more on your own? Click
here to read about the course!
* Ready to sign up? Click
here to get started!
* PSWR Pastor or lay leader? We have scholarships! Interested in coming as a team? Let us know!
* Want to watch our latest webinar?
https://www.hatcheryla.com/pl/64727
* Looking to fulfill your annual PSWR CEUs? This counts.
We have had amazing experiences journeying with our students and have included sentiments from some of them below! Read more about them
here
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FROM INSPIRATION TO ILLUMINATION:
A Brief Introduction to The Saint John's Bible
Featuring speaker
Tim Ternes, the director of The Saint John's Bible at the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library at Saint John's University in Collegeville, MN.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 | 7 PM
Wilkinson Founders Chapel in the Fish Interfaith Center Chapman University, 1 University Drive, Orange, CA 92866
Questions? Please call the Office of Church Relations at 714.997.6760
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36th Annual Founders Day
March 9, 2019 | Chapman University: Fish Interfaith Center
The one day event held on the Orange, CA campus has many strong events for participants to enjoy:
· The beautiful and inspiring art of the Saint John's Bible, the first hand written and illuminated Bible since the invention of the printing press. We will hear Fr. Eric Hollas, OSB, from Saint John's University, speak on The Artist as Preacher.
· Preaching by the Rev. Dr. Suzanne Castle, creative worship designer and consultant, from Texas.
· A luncheon celebrating the Disciples Church Leader of the Year, the Rev. Dr. Bill Thomas and UCC Church Leader of the Year, Ms. Elsa M.J. Seifert.
· Worship featuring DOC students and the Chapman University Singers.
Ministers needing CEU's can earn .4 hours for full participation. Scholarships are available by contacting Nancy Brink at
[email protected]. No one is turned away because of finances!
Questions or needing assistance with online registration? Please call the Office of Church Relations at 714.997.6760. And we are serious, do not let the cost of registration keep you away. If you need a scholarship, please ask for it!
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0.6 CEUs AVAILABLE | Click
here to register.
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0.5 CEUs AVAILABLE | Click
here to register.
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The Sacred Enneagram Workshop
April 20, 2019 | 10 A.M. to 5 P.M at Mission Hills Christian Church, Los Angeles
.1 CEU available per contact hour
Have you ever asked yourself the quintessential human question of identity, "
Who am I
?" Most of us spend a lifetime trying to figure out who we are and how we relate to others and God.
From the Enneagram-curious to the seasoned lifelong enthusiast, The Sacred Enneagram one-day workshop is for anyone who cares about nurturing a deep spirituality rooted in self-awareness.
To learn more about the Enneagram and the workshop, click
here.
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Fellowship For Mission and Peace: "Developing Intercultural Competency in Ministry"
Friday, February 8, 2019 |
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
.6 CEUs Available
Seed Planters: "Vision, Mission and Purpose: Valuable Lessons Learned in the Planting of a Successful Multicultural Church"
Friday, February 22, 2019 |
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Disciples Seminary Foundation, 300 W Foothill Blvd, Claremont (Great Room)
.3 CEUs Available
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The Regional Office has a
new address: 115 E. Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832. The phone number will remain (626) 296-0385.
Staff offices are up and running on the second floor. Come by and visit!
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If you would like to schedule meeting space please contact Janelle Vannoy at [email protected].
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The Board and Search Committee thank all those who have participated in the search process so far through input in surveys and in-person Listening Sessions, and providing nominations of candidates for the position of Regional Minister(s) of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Pacific Southwest Region (PSWR). The application period closed December 7, 2018 and the Search Committee is currently reviewing application materials and evaluating candidates. For information about the next steps in the process, visit
http://www.disciplespswr.org/search-process.
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by Tanya Lopez, Disciples Women Coordinating Minister
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La Voz de la Convención es la nueva sección de nuestra Convención Hispana del Pacifico dentro del "Newsletter" de la Región Suroeste del Pacifico. Esta columna tiene como propósito de informar nuestras futuras actividades, celebraciones y eventos dentro de nuestra Convención. Si su iglesia celebra aniversario o desea invitar las demás congregaciones para algún evento, favor de comunicarse con este servidor y con mucho gusto esteremos anunciando su evento en esta columna informativa.
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FINAL PRINTING OF CHALICE HYMNAL & CHALICE PRAISE
The final printing of Chalice Hymnal and Chalice Praise is coming soon! Now is the time to replace those dog-eared, scuffed-up copies and stock up so you can continue using these resources for years to come.
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Disciples Peace Fellowship accepting applications for 2019 Peace Interns
Do you know someone that loves peace & justice? Do you know someone that loves camp? Maybe you should encourage them (yourself?!) to apply to be a 2019 DPF Peace Intern!
Information about this extraordinary summer internship, the application process and all online application materials can be found
here
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All applications and references for this paid summer internship must be completed and submitted by
Feb. 10. If you have any questions about the internship or the application process, please contact
[email protected].
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Click here first
smile.amazon.com/ch/95-1534943 before shopping with Amazon, and Amazon will donate .5% of your purchase to the Pacific Southwest Region.
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SCHEDULING YOUR NEXT EVENT?
Please review the Regional Calendar before your group, unit, or committee schedules your next event. To have your event publicized regionally, please visit our
webpage to learn how.
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CLERGY CAPTIONS & CONGREGATIONAL NEWS
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Clergy Captions
Rev. Steve Fietz,
Senior pastor at First Christian Church, Torrance spent some time traveling through Egypt. He has since returned home.
Rev. Dayna Kinkade at First Christian Church, Orange is on sabbatical through March.
Rev. Dan More has retired from many years of ministry at Clairemont Christian Church, San Diego.
Clairemont Christian Church has called Pastor Jeff Huckabone as of January 20th to serve as their new pastor.
Please keep Co-Regional Minister Rev. Don Dewey and his family in your prayers on the passing of his mother. Cards of condolences can be sent to the regional office at 115 E. Wilshire Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832.
Please keep Rev. Dr. Barbara Williams, associate pastor at Antioch Christian Church in your prayers as she faces some post-surgery health challenges.
Please also keep Rev. Dennis Short in your prayers as he deals with issues regarding health
Also keep Rev. Sylvester Warsaw in your prayers as he continues to deal with health issues
Rev. Matt Harris,
director of Project IMPACT, can use your prayers as he continues his health struggles
Rev. Bernard Hardy
is also struggling with health issues.
Francesca Hirtle
the wife of Rev. Stan Hirtle is request prayers while she faces health challenges
Please keep Debbie Rice, pastor at First Christian Church, Murrieta in your prayers.
Please keep Delmy Amaya, Pastor at Pico Rivera in your prayers.
Keep Isay Alvarez Sr., Pastor at Vista in your prayers.
Celebrations
Congratulations to Rev. Timothy Burnette and his wife Cara on the birth of their daughter Marlowe Hazel Burnette who was born on January 3, 2019 at 9:31 a.m. and was 7lbs 6oz. Rev. Burnette is the Sr. Pastor at First Christian Church, Santa Barbara.
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GENERAL NEWS AND RESOURCES
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For General Assembly housing information, including video links for walking routes, click here.
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We believe God calls the Pacific Southwest Region
to be a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.
OUR VISION, to be a faithful, growing church that demonstrates true community,
deep Christian spirituality and passion for justice (Micah 6:8); and,
OUR MISSION, to be and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, witnessing, loving and
serving from our doorsteps "to the ends of the earth". (Acts 1:8)
Pacific Southwest Regional Church Mission Statement
Regional Board of Directors; Adopted September 15, 2003
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Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Pacific Southwest Region
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