Archive for March 2017
Welcome Rev. Owens, GMP
We welcome Rev. Terri H. Owens, the new General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) nominee. Terri received her bachelor’s degree in Government with a minor in Afro-American studies from Harvard University and a Master of Divinity degree at the University of Chicago Divinity School, where she continues to serve on the…
Read MoreSC District Assembly
“At Home in the World” District Assembly – April 2 Vy Ngyen, Executive Director of Week of Compassion, will keynote the South Central Assembly from 1:30-5:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 2, in the chapel at Disciples Center at Tawakoni. As a child, Vy and his family were refugees from Vietnam, receiving assistance from Week of…
Read MoreDavid’s Diary
Ash Wednesday is today. As I prepare for Lent, I have been thinking of Pope Francis asking us to “fast from indifference to our neighbor” and I would add apathy toward world events. Following this advice, I would like to encourage you to try your own Lenten Diary. This need not be a difficult exercise,…
Read MoreHansen’s Book & Website
The book signing in December was a great event. So what’s next? Greg Yarnell has worked on the video of the event (he might be up for an Oscar next year!) and we hope to soon post it to our website. You can follow David’s on-going conversation about the rights of indigenous people on his…
Read MoreLenten Bible Study
Thanks to all who have signed up to participate in the Lenten Study. We currently have 10-12 folks in each group and it’s not too late to join. We ask that you come having read the assigned pages and pondered the questions in the guide. The readings are listed below. Looking forward to learning together.…
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