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 […]
Read moreFormer SPCC pastor Rev. Dr. Marcus Leathers was installed as the new Co-Pastor of United Christian Parish (UCP), of Reston, Virginia on Sunday, September 16.
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#Pray4Refugees As the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), we have helped welcome tens of thousands of refugees since the end of World War II. Will you join with Disciples and other Christians around the country in #Praying4Refugees in this important time? Watch Rev. Terri Hord Owen’s brief video call to prayer for refugees HERE!! Within the next two weeks, our […]
Read morePATHWAYS REGISTRATION FOR 2018/19 IS NOW OPEN! The Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary is excited to announce that registration for classes in our online Pathways to Learning and Leadership program is now available. Who are these classes for? Everyone! Church members who want to learn in more depth about the Bible and increase their ability to teach and even […]
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Dear Friends, Family, and Colleagues, The Regional Minister position in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is a unique position, situated “in the middle” of our church structure, between the local congregation and the General Church (denomination). Some liken the Regional Minister to a “Bishop” in the more ecclesiastically ordered tradition, and while there certainly are similarities, it is still […]
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“The Mission First! pilot showed us the power of connection and the analysis gave us clarity about action,” said Moderator Sue Morris. “Not only did we learn about the great work being done across the life of the Church, but we also learned that there is a craving for connection.” Beginning with an idea in 2014 and extending through the […]
Read moreShepherd Park Christian Church has been selected to receive a 2018 RiverSmart Communities Program Grant to implement environmentally friendly storm water management techniques. RiverSmart programs help to reduce storm water runoff that harms the District’s waterways and the Chesapeake Bay. RiverSmart programs provide financial incentives to help District property owners install green infrastructure such as rain barrels, green roofs, rain […]
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ADMINISMINISTRY.COM TO HOST THIRD FRIDAY CONVERSATIONS STARTING IN JUNE Rev. Micah James, lead consultant of AdminIsMinistry will facilitate the conversations about church administration topics each third Friday starting in June 2018. Each conversation is aimed at bringing ministry leaders together to share their wealth of wisdom and knowledge in a collective conversation. No registration required. The link to the chat […]
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