Last Sunday we read the story of Jesus in the wilderness where he was tested by the devil. When questioned by the devil about what he would, could and should do, Jesus drew on his tradition. Knowing his tradition helped him avoid opting for the expedient choice of turning stone into bread, jumping from a… Read more David’s Diary
The pastoral search team needs you for our next step of the search process. On March 26, the search team is hosting a pizza lunch in the Grace Room after church. We’ll be leading a structured, one-hour conversation to convey the process we’re using for the search, review updates to our congregational profile, and solicit… Read more Pastoral Search Team Update
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 more Welcome Rev. Owens, GMP
“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 more SC District Assembly
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 more David’s Diary
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 more Hansen’s Book & Website
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.… Read more Lenten Bible Study
Webmaster’s Note: New classes are listed in green below. The City of Wichita Environmental Health Department offers free classes on the 1st and 3rd Mondays and Saturdays of each month. Online classes are also available for a fee. Please call 316-268-8351 or go to Wichita.gov for additional information or to register for a class. 2017… Read more New Lord’s Dinner Food Handler Classes
I’m going to title my contribution to The Communicator, “David’s Diary.” I intend for it to be a place to offer personal reflections of our life together and to share hopes for the future. Feedback and comments are welcome. I was in Florida last week attending a conference. I went with high expectations remembering conferences… Read more David Dairy-Wk. 1
The South Central District Cabinet is organizing a trivia night and silent auction to raise funds for the Disciples Center pool renovation project. Mark your calendar for Sunday, March 19, from 3-6 p.m. and join us for this exciting event. Cost is $10 per person or $80 per team of eight. Concessions will be available… Read more Pool Party Trivia Night & Auction