Update September 17, 2025

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Upcoming Events

September

20 - Labyrinth Retreat, 9:45am, Rock Bridge CC, Columbia

20 - Threads of Joy, 10:30am-2:00pm, Gower

22- ARPRJM book study, 7pm, online

24 - Applications due for NBA's Mission & Ministry grants

27 - Disciples Women Gathering, 9am, via Zoom

29- ARPRJM book study, 7pm, online

Robes Available

First Christian Church in Columbia would like to gift some choir robes to any church that could make use of them. There are 16 of the style on the left, and 30 of the style on the right. Please contact Office Manager Erin Perry if interested.

Mental Health First Aid Training October 18

Rev. Edvonia Scott is offering a Mental Health First Aid course which is open to all. Particularly important for first responders, hospital staff, and employers, this information can benefit all caring individuals. It will take place at Union Avenue CC in St. Louis and the agenda includes applying the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan. Registration due by October 1. Learn more here>

Volunteer of the Year

Congratulations to Rev. Jennifer Long on being named Volunteer of the Year at Colonial Springs Healthcare Center in Buffalo where she serves as Facility Chaplain. She is pictured here at the celebration that took place last month (second from right). Jennifer is the pastor of Faith Christian Church and is is our Associate Regional Minister for Disciples Women's Ministries.

Webinar Series Starts Next Month

On Wednesday, October 29th, Older Adult Ministries will begin a four-part webinar series "Older Adults DO Meditate! A Guide to Contemplation with Older Adults."

Enrich your spiritual life and that of others by following the contemplation resource, “Looking for God Over Your Shoulder.” It will be our guide to a different topic each week. An image, scripture verse, meditation reflection, and prayer will be shared. Then participants will be invited to explore discussion prompts. Rev. Dr. Paul Koch, Regional Minister of the Mid-America Region, has been a participant in contemplative meditation circles in earnest for a decade and will lead discussions. He practices daily meditation either alone, with his family, or with an online community. He has written, with other Disciples, “Looking Over God’s Shoulder: A Contemplation Guide for Older Adults.”

Presentations will take place each Wednesday between October 29th and November 19th, at 11:00am CT. Learn more and register here>

Paint a Rock & Meet Some New Friends Tomorrow!

The Oasis UCC in Jefferson City is currently being pastored by Disciples minister Rev. Soniyyah Blue-Key. They invite all local Disciples to their monthly creativity gatherings which take place the 3rd Thursday of each month at 5pm. This month is rock painting! Come build community around creativity, meditation, and music. They will have a short ecumenical reading (devotion) time for journaling/meditation, then get to work with painting so that we can add some beauty, positivity, and hope to the community. Limited supplies will be provided. Come, all ages are welcome. Young children must be accompanied by an adult. See flyer here>

From the Wider Church

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

This week's College of Regional Ministers prayer request is for

the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Kentucky.

Center for Lived Faith & Organizing

is presenting three seminars this fall.

As a partner supporter, Mid-America has free seats available for each.

Narratives & Storytelling in Faith Organizing

Saturday, September 27

Organizing Directly Impacted Communities

Friday, October 10

White Moral Injury: Organizing White People in the Face of Christian Fascism

Friday, November 21

All can be attended either in person in St. Louis or online.

Learn more here>

As your congregation gets its facilities ready for fall, make sure that they don't let in the cold. If they do, they could be leaking heat, costing you money, and increasing your carbon emissions.

Improve operations that contribute to a more energy-efficient place of worship with Disciples Church Extension Fund’s renovation loans. Receive up to $150,000 to:

- upgrade heaters

- replace or repair inefficient windows

- insulate or weatherproof your sanctuary, fellowship hall, and more

To learn how you can "go green,” contact your regional Building and Capital Services Advisor Jim Michel.