COVID-19 Resource Guide
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 […]
Read moreApplications Open for HELM Scholarships
The Leadership Fellows program is a leadership development program for Disciples undergraduate students. Each of the four years of undergraduate education has a different focus: Community, Transformation, Global Awareness, and Mentoring. Click here to learn more about the Leadership Fellows program and to access the online application. For Disciples students pursuing a PhD in the field of religion, HELM offers […]
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2020 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute & Action Honors Rev. Brenda Cardwell
The 2020 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute and Action, sponsored by the Commission For Congregational Life of the Capital Area Region was a faithful and joyful occasion. Clergy and laity from around the Region gathered at Henson Valley Christian Church in Fort Washington, Maryland on Sunday afternoon, January 19 to remember the life, words, and witness of Dr. […]
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