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Shepherd Park Christian Church (SPCC), The Church with the Heart of the Shepherd, Celebrating our 120th Year! We are the Christian Church- Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ we welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us. We are governed by our congregation leaders, organized to promote the work of the Church and to advance God's Kingdom. We’re not perfect: we are family, a community of flawed, ordinary real people. We understand your life problems and there is an unconditional welcome waiting for you. Please come and share the journey with us; follow us as we follow Christ.When We Meet
Please join us weekly:
- Worship Service: Sunday, 11:30AM
Location- Sanctuary
Series: 2020- A Time of Clarity
Message for October 4, 2020
Sermon Title: "The Press Is On!"
Text: Philippians 3:4b-14
Topic: tbd
Speaker: Rev. Terri McLellan
Agnus Day, the Lectionary Comic Strip
Reconciliation Ministry Offering- Sept. 27, Oct. 4
The Rocks Are Crying Out: Show Up, Speak Up, Stand Up. Some Pharisees from the crowd told him, “Teacher, get your disciples under control!” But hesaid, “If they kept quiet, the stones would do it for them, shouting praise.” Luke 19:39-40 MSG version by Rev. April Johnson It has been 20 years since we proclaimed our anti-racist and pro-reconciliation identity. […]
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General Assembly 2021
Dear Church: We write to you in unprecedented times to share some unprecedented news: In a special called meeting of the General Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) via Zoom on Sunday, July 19, 2020, the board voted to cancel the 2021 General Assembly originally scheduled for July 31-Aug. 4, 2021, in Louisville, KY. This was not a […]
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Click here for resources: COVID-19 Resource Guide Learn More about Re-opening your church during the COVID-19 outbreakClick here for details!
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Love Is an Action Word
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has begun a 7-part series sponsored by Reconciliation Ministry and the Office of General Minister and President called “Love is an Action Word.” The registration link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XNRKsKCGSimFrYVdOV9l2QAdditional information is on the www.disciples.org website. Upcoming Sessions:• Aug. 13 – Love is an Action Word: Indigenous peoplesDisciples reflect on the policies, practices, and theology that shape […]
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Region Tentatively Opens Christian Church Conference Center for Spiritual Retreats
The Christian Church Capital Area Region has cautiously decided to allow individuals and already existing family groups (those already a part of the same household) who are part of a Christian Church Capital Area congregation use of the three retreat buildings at our Conference Center at Bethany Beach for Spiritual Retreats: Scott House, Disciples House, Stone House. These will be […]
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A Pastoral Word to and a Plan Action for The Capital Area Region
Rev. Allen V. Harris, Regional MinisterJune 7, 2020 Click here for transcription. These are just a few of the ways in which your Regional staff and leaders are working to address the public health crisis. Please check out our web page at http://www.cccadisciples.org/covid19-resources for updates and resources. Do not hesitate to reach out to either our Regional Office Manager, Aaron […]
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Regional Congregational Choir Project!
We are launching a virtual Regional Congregational Choir Project to be released on Oct 2-3 this year at Regional Assembly. The word Congregational is an important word here: As long as you are part of every Sunday’s congregational singing before the shutdown – whether as a worshipper or as a choir/praise team member – you are who we need! In brief, we […]
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Stewardship Weekly
Moment for Stewardship (from John 4:28-30) Have you ever been desperately thirsty? Imagine being thirsty enough to talk to a stranger, asking for a drink! That would be strange enough, but John tells an even stranger story of Jesus, asking a Samaritan woman, to give him a drink. What would you do, if Jesus were to ask you to give […]
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The Coronavirus/ Covid-19 and CCCA Congregations
Greetings in the name and by the grace of Jesus Christ. I wanted to reach out to you as concerns about the recent outbreak of the Covid-19 “Coronavirus” has spread to the United States and into our Region. Certainly the confirmation of cases at a local church, including with the pastor, has heightened fears about communal gatherings, including church services. […]
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Regional Minister Resigns, Concludes Ministry June 30, 2020
At the February 1 meeting of the Capital Area Regional Board, the Rev. Allen V. Harris offered his letter of resignation as Regional Minister. Please read the entire letter here. The Rev. Delancy Catlett, Moderator of the Region, will be working with others within the leadership of the Region as well as with denominational leaders to ensure a smooth transition […]
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