For four full decades Disciples Peace Fellowship (DPF) Peace Interns have been serving the wider church by spending a summer traveling from Disciples Church Camp to Disciples Church Camp as advocates for Peace and Justice. The DPF Peace Internship is a life-changing 12-week, paid internship ($2500 stipend for the summer) for anyone age 21 and over. It begins the last […]
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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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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has selected Shepherd Park Christian Church (SPCC), Washington, DC to receive a $90,000 award under the FY2019 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). These grants provides funding support for physical security enhancements and other security related activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist attack. NSGP seeks to integrate the preparedness […]
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Regional Ministers offer an important array of ministry that often isn’t as apparent as it might otherwise be. * Regional Ministers help remind the larger church of the central importance of local congregations, clergy, and lay leaders while at the same time encouraging individual Christians and communities to remember they are part of a larger Body of Christ. * Regional […]
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We live in an increasingly multi-faith world. People of different faith traditions are no longer foreigners living in different countries. They are often our neighbors, co-workers, or even members of our extended family. While we may still think of our nation as predominantly Christian or of “Judeo-Christian” heritage, today the largest growing groups in many communities are from other religious […]
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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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Click on an image to enlarge Our Regional Assembly Truly Did Bring the Capital Area “Together on Earth as in Heaven!” Over 175 Capital Area clergy and lay leaders, along with denominational and ecumenical guests, gathered in Mitchellville, Maryland for a spirit-led and fun Regional Assembly! Our 2018 Capital Area Regional Assembly, held October 12-13 at Largo Community Church in […]
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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 […]
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