by admin | Dec 15, 2022 | community, faith, holidays
In becoming the Beloved Community, it is good for us to learn about the celebrations of other faiths. This month, Christianity isn’t the only faith group celebrating a holiday. Our Jewish siblings are celebrating Hanukkah, the festival of lights that is celebrated...
by admin | Dec 15, 2022 | community, holidays
One of my favorite things as a child was to hear stories about my parents when they were growing up. How did they play with friends? What was their school like? And one of my favorite things to hear about was how they celebrated holidays, especially Christmas. This...
by admin | Dec 8, 2022 | community, social justice
This week, the Regional Ministers of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and our General Minister and President, Rev. Terri Hord-Owens, held a retreat in Tucson. As part of their time here, they had the opportunity to hear about the Border Immersion program, a...
by admin | Dec 1, 2022 | community, social justice
This week I share the message from Alliance Q (the Disciples LGBTQ+ Alliance) addressing the tragic murders at Club Q in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Please take a moment to see the tangible ways they suggest we can respond. There are no words “Alongside...
by admin | Nov 25, 2022 | anti-racism, community, social justice
WHO WE ARE We are a people who inhabit the Sonoran Desert in southwestern Arizona and northern Sonora, Mexico. Our Nation’s lands cover almost 3,000,000 acres. Before European contact, our people traveled extensively throughout Arizona and Mexico hunting and gathering...
by admin | Nov 17, 2022 | community, COVID-19, events, holidays
The holiday season is upon us. A time for cheer, celebration, gratitude, joy, and enjoying the company of those whom we love. However, the holidays also bring sadness, mourning, pain, and challenge. For one, even with significant progress in addressing the pandemic...
