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. Keynote Speakers for the event are […]
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Because of the work we have done with the rain garden, water runoff, mosquito traps, and other initiatives, SPCC is on track to be a Certified Green Chalice Church as part of the Disciples of Christ ministry. We need a few people to join the team to work for climate justice in our neighborhood. If you are interested in signing […]
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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. […]
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2022 CCCA Conference Center Group Retreat Information The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of the Capital Area has owned and operated this Conference Center, serving the spiritual retreat needs of the mid-Atlantic area, for over 110 years. Our Mission: To assist you to lead in spiritual growth and development. We WELCOME your Group Retreats for 2022! Conference Center Overview Cost-effective […]
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“More Than Enough!” is an opportunity for you to help ensure that the Christian Church Capital Area will be served in the future by a Regional Minister on a FULL-TIME basis, just as it has been in the past. Our Region consists of 40 congregations, thousands of church members, more than 100 clergy, many persons aspiring to ordination/ under-care status, […]
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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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Camp Mary Mac: As earlier communicated, a committee appointed by the Region’s Board of Directors has been working since November with a commercial real estate agent to market our property. A satisfactory offer to purchase was received, and at a recent special meeting, the Board unanimously approved this contract for the sale of the Mary Mac property. The transaction is […]
Read moreJim Winkler, President and General Secretary, National Council of Churches, USA and Sharon Stanley-Rea, Director, Refugee and Immigration Ministries Salt & Light, our bi-annual lay/ clergy training event on October 16, was well-received under the theme “American Conversations: Race, Immigration, and Religion”. The event was graciously hosted by National City Christian Church, with over 40 persons in attendance, both in-person and virtually. […]
Read moreThe Governing Board of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA (NCC) met virtually for its biannual board meeting last week on October 13, 2021. For the first time in its 71-year history, the NCC Governing Board elected all women as officers. The officers began their two-year terms as follows: Bishop Teresa Jefferson Snorton, 5th Episcopal […]
Read morePlease remember to refer young adults who will be at a college or university this fall to Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) related campus ministries, chaplaincies, or Disciples of Christ congregations near campuses. Together, through mission partnerships, we can share with our young people the hope we have in Christ Jesus, especially in these challenging times. For University of Maryland, […]
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