Climate change affects everyone and disproportionately affects those struggling to overcome poverty. 2020 will be a pivotal year for the United States and the world with a general election that will set the course for the next four years – with an enduring impact on climate and economic justice. Save the Date for Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2020, April 17-20, on […]
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The biennial Salt & Light Leadership Training Day, planned and hosted by the Christian Church Capital Area Commission for Congregational Life, brought laity and clergy together to be inspired, educated, and sent forth. The signature event of the Region was held on Saturday, October 19 at National City Christian Church in Washington, DC. The Rev. Dr. Douglas Powe, Director of […]
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Update on Rain Garden Construction Beginning 1/2 Hello Neighbors, Shepherd Park Christian Church offers its wishes for a prosperous and happy New Year! In order to comply with its mission of responsible environmental stewardship, Shepherd Park Christian Church at 7900 Eastern Avenue NW applied for and won a grant from DDOE Riversmart Communities and the Anacostia Watershed to control storm […]
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The Year at SPCC 2018 Shepherd Park Christian Church has had a busy year since our last Anniversary. Here are some of the events we held: We called a new pastor, Rev. Terri McLellan, and had a beautiful installation ceremony. Rev. Terri has worked with local outreach, restarted the Bible School and Midweek Bible Study, and welcomed new members to […]
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The Christian Women’s Fellowship of Shepherd Park Christian Church is pleased to invite you to participate in our Blanket “Month of Sundays” October 21- November 11, 2018 Once again the Christian Women’s Fellowship (CWF) is sponsoring our Blanket Month of Sundays! This year, a month of Sundays is designated to help support the Church World Service’s Blanket project, which sends […]
Read moreFormer SPCC pastor Rev. Dr. Marcus Leathers was installed as the new Co-Pastor of United Christian Parish (UCP), of Reston, Virginia on Sunday, September 16.
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#Pray4Refugees As the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), we have helped welcome tens of thousands of refugees since the end of World War II. Will you join with Disciples and other Christians around the country in #Praying4Refugees in this important time? Watch Rev. Terri Hord Owen’s brief video call to prayer for refugees HERE!! Within the next two weeks, our […]
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ADMINISMINISTRY.COM TO HOST THIRD FRIDAY CONVERSATIONS STARTING IN JUNE Rev. Micah James, lead consultant of AdminIsMinistry will facilitate the conversations about church administration topics each third Friday starting in June 2018. Each conversation is aimed at bringing ministry leaders together to share their wealth of wisdom and knowledge in a collective conversation. No registration required. The link to the chat […]
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Regional Board Meeting – Installation Service – Ordination! This past weekend, January 20-21, was a busy and exciting time in the life of our Region! On Saturday Morning, your Regional Board met and faithfully worked to ensure the ministry and mission of the Capital Area Region was on track and vital. Moderator Kevin Wiggs, Moderator-Elect Miriam Gentler, Treasurer Paula Edwards […]
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Rev. Terri McLellan was elected Sunday, November 12 to serve as the pastor of Shepherd Park Christian Church (SPCC). She is the second African-American to hold this post and the first woman to lead the congregation in its 118 year history. The installation service was held Saturday January 20, 2018 at 2pm. Rev. Terri is an ordained minister with the […]
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