Shepherd Park Christian Church has set up a Little Free Pantry (LFP). LFPs are similar to Little Free Libraries, only with food and other supplies. Ours, located near the front of the church and can be accessed every day, 24- hours/day, is set up with: canned meats, fish, vegetables, pasta, pasta sauce, rice, soups, condiments, individual packages each containing a […]
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December 2023 The Town of Bethany will be announcing the winner of the Coast Christmas Showdown. The Tabernacle is entered in the contest! We need your HELP – Clean out your attic and storage areas! If you or your congregation has extra holiday decorations such as lights, wreaths, trees, or more that can be donated to the Conference Center, […]
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responding with partners to war in the Middle East Since the Hamas attacks in Israel on October 7, violence and devastation have escalated in the Middle East, with years of political tension and conflict bearing out in the most horrifying and heartbreaking ways. Thousands of civilians have been killed and thousands more injured as the warfare persists. Week of Compassion […]
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The Regional Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Capital Area has called Rev. Dr. Marcus L. Leathers to serve as the next Regional Minister. The historic decision was made with a unanimous vote of the Board during a called meeting on August 13, 2023. Rev. Leathers is the first African American called to serve as Capital […]
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CELEBRATE THE SUCCESS OF OUR MULTI-YEAR CAMPAIGN! As of the January ’23 newsletter, pledges and gifts to More Than Enough! total $105,000 for the first year (2022) of the three-year Campaign (2022, 2023, 2024). First year payments exceed $75,000 as of December 31, 2022. Praise God! The Search and Call Committee, seeking our next settled Regional Minister, is able to […]
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The Christian Church Capital Area Region MLK Tribute Service on Sunday Jan. 15, 2023
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A New Year Begins on Campuses! YOU Are There for Students! Our Region supports the United Campus Ministry at the University of Maryland, as one of three sponsoring denominations (with the Presbyterian Church USA and the United Church of Christ) The photo presents the staff that is leading the ministry in 2022-2023: (left to right) Seminary Intern Janaye Page, […]
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Disciples Justice Ministries hosted Watch Parties all summer long as we premiered a series of video conversations about “Facing Brokenness: Being Brave Together!” The Videos are all available at disciples.org/resources/justice and at the YouTube links listed below. The Church (video premiered on July 11, 2021) https://youtu.be/AZj9iSGuK3M Our Communities (video premiered on July 25, 2021) https://youtu.be/mjFxBrd84MA The World (video premiered on August […]
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