Prayers are invited… …for the family, friends, and colleagues of Rev. David Caldwell, who died peacefully in sleep at the hospital, early in the morning of December 26. Dave was a beloved pastor for various congregations in the Region, and was active at Christian Temple during years of retirement. Christian Temple will host visitation on Friday, January 13, and a […]
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CELEBRATE THE SUCCESS OF OUR MULTI-YEAR CAMPAIGN! As the January ’23 newsletter goes to print, 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 […]
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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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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 face […]
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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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The theme for the 2022 Regional Assembly is “Justice, Mercy, Humility: What Is Required of Disciples Today?” based upon the scripture passage Micah 6:8 In-person and Virtual on October 14 & 15, 2022 The William F. Bolger Center 9600 Newbridge Dr. Potomac, MD 20854 Please check back here often, as this page is updated frequently. Check out the event page […]
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Because of the work we have done with the rain garden, water runoff, mosquito traps, and other initiatives, we have been accepted as a Certified Green Chalice Church! Thanks to Mercedes Hughes and Sharon Grey-Coker for serving as part of the team that signed the covenant for the church. SPCC is a part of the Disciples of Christ ministry.
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Help Us Find Our Next Regional Minister Here’s what is happening in our Region. As we engage in our process for identifying our next Regional Minister, we are hosting a series of listening sessions in May and June to hear from all of our clergy, youth and young adults, lay members, and the 38 congregations in the Capital Area Region. […]
Read moreIn DC, Walk-Up Site Can’t leave home? 1-855-363-0333, and they will come to you Additional questions: vaccinate@dc.gov Maryland Go to: https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/pages/vaccine or call 1-855-MD-GOVAX Additional State and Local Resources District of Columbia COVID-19 Resources State of Maryland COVID-19 Resources How to Disinfect Your Laundry When Someone’s Sick When someone in your home is ill, sanitizing laundry is key. Take these […]
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