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CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) August 2018
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Revs. Don Dewey & Susan Gonzales Dewey Co-Regional Ministers |
By Don and Susan Dewey, Co-Regional Ministers
Think on these things...
In the midst of these hot, dog days of summer, we hope you are all finding time to relax, rest, and perhaps get away or enjoy time with family and friends.
Therefore, we want to invite you to take a break from all the bad news that seems to at times be overwhelming and let us offer up a little bit of good news in what's happening around your Region.
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YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT NEWS
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All youth and young adult participants currently involved in PSWR Regional Leadership Teams are invited to the upcoming leadership retreat at Loch Leven. Our focus will be on worship, fellowship, and planning for upcoming Regional Assembly (YLT/YIM end of the year project presentations). The retreat begins at 7 pm on Friday, August 31, 2018 and ends at 12 pm on Monday, September 3, 2018. Register here.
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Announcing a New Regional Consultation Resource and We
bsite: BETTER TOGETHER
PSWR Youth and Young Adults Ministries is excited to announce the launch a new consultation service that empowers local churches to rediscover a call and purpose for ministry. BetterTogether
combines professional leadership assessment with customized transformational strategies that unlock energy, passion, and skill in any ministry team.
Continue Reading
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The theme of this year's Regional Assembly is COURAGE and is based on two important scriptures: Micah 6:8 and Mathew 5:13-16. We believe as followers of Jesus Christ that we are called to be courageous in giving witness through our lives and our words of what it means to live as a beloved human family. We need to be courageous in lifting up the values of love, compassion, justice and peace so that we can be active participants in God's redemptive mission in the world.
Our featured speakers will be Civil Rights activist, and Poor People's Campaign leader,
Rev. Dr. William Barbour, and General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ),
Rev. Terry Hord Owens.
Register today!
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20TH BIENNIAL NAPAD CONVOCATION
The NAPAD Convocation 2018 will be held on August 8-11, 2018, at First Christian Church 1314 SW Park Ave., Portland, Oregon 97201
The theme for this Convocation is, "One in Christ: Growing into Unity" with its biblical reference to Ephesians 4:13. The schedule will be posted on the NAPAD website
www.NAPAD.net.
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SEEKING SPONSORS! If you are interested in learning more about being a sponsor, either as an individual, or in the name of your congregation or business, please contact the Chair of the Don Shelton Memorial Golf Classic, Pat Vannoy by phone at 714-496-6347 or by email at [email protected]. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.
For more information, click
here.
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History and Polity of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Event takes place over the course of August 15-18, 2018
Dates:
August 15-17 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Date: Saturday August 18 | Time: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Location: 1325 North College Ave Claremont, CA 91711
Filipino Peace Day
Date: Friday September 14, 2018 |
Time: 12:00 PM- 3:00 PM
Location: DSF 300 West Foothill Blvd Claremont, CA 91711
CEUs Available
Anti-Racism Workshop
Date: Saturday, September 22, 2018 |
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: DSF 300 West Foothill Blvd. Claremont, CA 91711
.5 CEUs Available
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Thrive Conference with Ruth Fletcher
(Download flyer)
Date: Saturday, September 29, 2018 |
Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: DSF 300 West Foothill Blvd. Claremont, CA 91711
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LOGOS Encounter Training
Why LOGOS? To grow Christian relationships! And faith! And community!
August 4, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
North Long Beach Christian Church
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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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We Want to Hear From You!
The search process for the new Regional Minister of the Pacific Southwest Region (PSWR) is in full swing. Our next Regional Minister will take the helm in the fall of 2019. We are at an important point in our process, gathering information from the members of the PSWR that will be used to develop a Regional Profile and Regional Minister position description. There are two ways to provide input: participate in the
listening session (English & Spanish) at University Christian Church on August 5 (1:00 - 2:30 pm), or complete an online survey in
English,
Spanish, or
Korean. Learn more about the search process
Here
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DE LUZ RETREAT CENTER
The Pacific Southwest Region has purchased the De Luz Retreat Center in Fallbrook following a proposal to our Regional Board from the pastors and congregations in District 8. This facility is intended to serve the congregations of District 8 as well as congregations throughout the Region, with a primarily focus on our Hispanic churches whose ministries have a strong weekend retreat component. The District 8 churches will form an oversight committee along with a Regional representative and they will support the management and care of the retreat center. More information will be available soon.
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PSWR LAUNCHES FOUR NEW CONGREGATIONS!!
The PSWR, through the work of our New Church Development Committee is launching four new congregations in 2018. These four church plants are strategically located around the Region and reflect the diversity of this great Region.
- Missiongathering Pasadena Christian Church, Pasadena
- Life Ministries Christian Church, Los Angeles
- Beloved Christian Church, San Diego
- House of Faith Christian Church, Baldwin Park
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by Tanya Lopez, Regional Disciples Women Staff
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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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CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS FOR CLERGY
HISTORY & POLITY OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)
August 15-18 at Disciples Seminary Foundation in Claremont, CA
GROWING COMPASSION COURSE (Presented by FCC Pomona)
Saturday, September 1, 2018 from 10 am to 3 pm, and Wednesdays, September 5, 12, and 18, 2018 from 7 PM to 8:30 PM
The course begins with a mini-retreat and is followed by three subsequent weekly sessions.
STEWARDSHIP SEMINAR: "Stewardship for Today's Church"
Saturday, September 15 from 9 am to 4 pm @ PSWR Ministry Center in Fullerton
ANTI-RACISM TRAINING
Saturday, September 22 from 9 am to 4 pm @ DSF
SPIRITUAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Beginning September 24
https://www.hatcheryla.com/certification-course
September 22 at Church of the Valley in Van Nuys, CA
THRIVE CONFERENCE (see above in DSF section)
September 29 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm @ DSF
Please visit our
CEU webpage
on the Regional website for more information about these and other upcoming CEU opportunities.
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MISSIONGATHERING CHURCH PLANTING TRAINING
Church planting in many ways resembles starting a new business. Learn the skills to be the entrepreneur your new church needs you to be.
The week of training will take place from August 27, 2018 - August 31, 2018 in Denver, CO.
To learn more about Missiongathering, visit their website at:
https://missiongathering.com/
For more details about the training and how to register, download the flyer
here.
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LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
CEUs determined by days/workshops attending
September 17-21, 2018 | Indianapolis, Indiana
Commit your core team to a life-changing experience designed to stretch and challenge you with speakers, interactive workshops, discernment exercises, camaraderie and more.
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Applications for the Camile Christian Church Grant
The Camile Grant provides funding (in part) to special projects and programs that address and deal with the root causes of injustice, poverty, and promote Christian Growth.
Questions? Contact Gloria Wildman at 714-939-1026 or [email protected]. Click here to learn more grants and scholarships available within our Region.
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SAVE 30% on Brandan Robertson's New Book
In his most personal and provocative book to date, public theologian and pastor Brandan Robertson draws upon his own experience as an "excluded" queer Christian in the church to help communities learn how to become not just diverse, but
truly inclusive
of all people, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, and socioeconomic status.
True Inclusion will be available in September 2018.
Pre-order True Inclusion NOW and save 30%!
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INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL IN EL MONTE
The 7th Lansom International Music Festival featuring
classical musicians from around the world is running until August 3. One of the organizers is a member of South Pasadena Christian Church and has
tickets available to anyone interested in attending. Download the flyer
here for more information.
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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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As we transition to our new Fullerton location, if you would like to schedule meeting space please contact Janelle Vannoy at 626-296-0385 or email
[email protected].
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CLERGY CAPTIONS & CONGREGATIONAL NEWS
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Clergy Captions
Rev. Lisa Tunstall has been called as the Associate Minister for McCarty Memorial Christian Church.
Prayers of Support
Please keep Rev. Xose Escamilla, Pastor at Casa de Oracion, San Diego, and his wife Ofelia in your prayers. Xose's father-in-law Arnoldo Lopez (Ofelia's father) passed away. Cards of sympathy can be sent to Xose and Ofelia Escamilla at 2508 Sabine Way, National City, CA 91950.
Also keep Larry Morris and his family in your prayers on the passing of his mother. Larry is a Commissioned Pastor at University Christian Church, San Diego. A service was held for her on July 12 at Augusta Christian Church in Indianapolis. Cards of sympathy may be sent to Larry Morris at 1325 N. College Ave., Apt A201, Claremont, CA 91711
We also pray for Rev. Matt Harris director of Project IMPACT as he continue to face health challenges.
Prayers for Rev. Robert Perle, retired pastor from Alhambra Christian Church as he continues treatment for Esophageal Cancer. Cards of encouragement can be mailed to Robert Perle at 598 W. Huntington Dr. Unit A, Arcadia, CA 91006.
Prayers for Rev. BJ Barlow's brother Scott, who was involved in a car accident recently and has suffered several broken ribs, a brain hemorrhage, and hematoma. He is now recovering at home.
We were sad to hear of the loss of Rev. Dr. Ray Akin. Services was held at First Christian Church, Pomona on Tuesday July 24, 2018. Cards of condolence can be sent to Jan Akin at 2720 Mountain View Dr., La Verne, CA 91750.
Rev. Bill Cuzner passed away from complications related to his heart surgery in May. Cards of condolence can be sent to the Cuzner family at 1004 Mountain View Drive, Hemet, CA 92545.
Prayers for
Young Sook Kim who has been recovering from an automobile collision in early July.
Celebrations
Congratulations to
Rev. Siobhan Lopez
and her husband
Rev. Gabriel Lopez
on the birth of their daughter. Metztli Lopez was born on July 20, 2018.
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GENERAL NEWS AND RESOURCES
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PREPARING YOUR CHURCH AND MEMBERS TO SURVIVE!
Organizations and their staff face a variety of hazards. The Ready Business program can help your church and members plan for these hazards.
Learn more
OTHER RESOURCES FOR CHURCH SAFETY
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Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival
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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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