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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Regional Assembly 2022 The 2022 CCCA Regional Assembly was October 14-15, 2022, at the William F. Bolger Center in Potomac, Maryland. In alignment with our theme found in Micah 6:8, “Justice, Mercy, Humility: What is Required of Disciples Today?”, we want to bring awareness to ministry opportunities; this is also an excellent way for the people to connect their gifts, […]
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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 Mission Fund (DMF): A new video is available for congregations to use in worship, leadership meetings, and educational settings, explaining how the church’s mission and ministry works to do more together than we can on our own. A one-day giving event, celebrating the Disciples Mission Fund, will occur on Thursday, August 4. More information about the video and the […]
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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. […]
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