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Update March 18, 2026

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Upcoming Events

March

19 - EPL Risk Management 360:Smart Hiring, Compliance, & Litigation Readiness, IB webinar, 1:00pm

19 - The Nature of God, LTS webinar, 5:30pm, online

23 - ARPRJM Online Book Study, 7:00pm, Zoom

26 - From Montgomery to Minneapolis: Organizing in Times of Disruption, NBA webinar, 6:30pm

28 - Disciples Women Gathering, 9:00am, online

29 - Easter Special Offering for general ministries

30 - ARPRJM Online Book Study, 7:00pm, Zoom

31 - Reconciliation Grant applications due

2026 Summer Camp

Our summer camp dates have been set and registration information will be coming soon! Mark your calendar now and start getting ready for another great camp season! (Click here or on image to enlarge.)

Don't Forget

Our Anti-Racism/Pro-Reconciling Justice Ministries online book study continues on Monday evening, March 23. All are invited, even if you haven't attended earlier sessions! Learn more & register>

Congregational reporting in ALEX is due by March 31. Please contact the St. Louis Regional office with questions.

Deposits are due by April 19 for the May 1-3 Men's Retreat at Shannondale.

Bridgeton Fund grants are currently available. Applications due May 31.

African American Convocation Next Month

Our Mid-America annual African American Convocation will take place on Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25. The event will be held at Restoration Christian Community Church in Cahokia Heights, Illinois. On Friday evening there will be a worship service with host Pastor Charles Blackman preaching. Saturday will begin with gathering worship, followed by roll call/parade of banners, workshop discussions, lunch, and the installation of Rev. Angela Williams as Associate Regional Minister. The day will close with worship featuring Rev. La'Vetta Ross preaching. The registration fee is $25 for adults and $10 for youth, which includes the continental breakfast and lunch. Registrations are due by April 14. Learn more and register here>

Melvin McCaleb Installed

This past Sunday Melvin McCaleb was installed as the Senior Pastor of Second Christian Church in Jefferson City. Visit their Facebook page to see lots of photos of the celebration. Congratulations to pastor and congregation!

NBA News

Our National Benevolent Association has two free webinars coming up.

From Montgomery to Minneapolis: Organizing in Times of Disruption will be held on Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 pm.

In April, our Older Adult Ministries will present Traveling the Road of Grief and Loss on Wednesday, April 15 at 11:00 am.

Both webinars are free, but advance registration is required.

Also, the March/April edition of the Older Adult Ministries Newsletter is available! Sign up now to get every issue emailed to you!

Mental Health First Aid 4/29

Rev. Edvonia Scott will present Mental Health First Aid on Wednesday, April 29. This online course runs from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm and is for anyone who wants to learn more about how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. Successful participants earn a three-year certification. Learn more and register here>

What Would Your Congregation Do with a Reconciliation Grant?

Does your church have an idea for how to dismantle racism in your community but lack the funds to put your plan into action? Apply for a Reconciliation Grant and make it happen! Applications due March 31.

From the Wider Church

This coming week's Global Ministries prayer request is for India.

The Nature of God

This Lexington Theological Seminary webinar is free and open to all.

Thursday, March 19, 5:30-6:30pm Central

Learn more and register here>

Disaster Emotional & Spiritual Care Academy

Tuesdays, March 24 – April 28

Six weeks of free, live online training on providing emotional and spiritual care during disasters. Every Tuesday, 10–11:30am Central. Topics include trauma-informed disaster response, suicide prevention, building resilience, and more. Offered by Week of Compassion in partnership with Church World Service, Crisis Care Ministries, Lutheran Disaster Response, and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. Sessions are not recorded—register to attend live.

Easter Special Offering

This year's Easter Special Offering for general ministries will be received in most congregations on March 29th and April 5th.

The promotional video highlights the ordination of Rev. M. Faye Vaughn at First Christian Church in Frankford, where she suffered segregation in her youth, to illustrate how LOVE ANSWERED!

DCEF’s Maintenance Guide to Preparing your Property for Spring

We’re enjoying the longer days and warmer weather, but winter’s departure brings a new host of maintenance issues that need to be addressed before welcoming spring. To aid in your work, Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF) has compiled this printable checklist that includes suggestions for maintaining your church's roof, yard, parking lot, and general facilities. Find the full guide here.

Need to fix up your place of worship? If so, DCEF’s Green Loans and Building Evaluation service can help. Contact your regional Building and Capital.

Thanks for keeping in touch!

Susan Moore

Ministry Associate

ccmacomm@yahoo.com

Springfield Office

Monday-Thursday

8:00-3:30

417.865.0850

St. Louis Office

Monday-Friday

8:30-4:30

314.462.0932