by admin | Feb 22, 2023 | anti-racism, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), community, faith, social justice
Our Beloved Community focus this week celebrates the Rev. Dr. William Barber II. Rev. Dr. Barber is a minister ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 30, 1963 (two days after the March on Washington for...
by admin | Feb 22, 2023 | community
The scriptures for Lent present people who are seeking. They seek a new beginning, changes in their life, deeper faith, and more. Like the people in the scriptures, we also are seeking many things: direction, peace, justice, connection, comfort, our calling, the holy....
by admin | Feb 22, 2023 | community
I am deeply grateful for the celebration held last Sunday to mark the 10th anniversary since I came with my family to serve with you as pastor of First Christian Church. Both in worship and over conversations around good food, the stories shared were uplifting and a...
by admin | Feb 16, 2023 | mission
Dear Church, All of us continue to pray for the people in Turkey and Syria as we hear and watch the impact of the 7.8 earthquake that has devastated so many lives. The death toll numbers continue to rise daily – as of this writing, over 22,000 – and this...
by admin | Feb 10, 2023 | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Rev. Preston Taylor was an African American businessman, minister and philanthropist. In the early 20th century he was considered one of the most influential leaders of Nashville, Tennessee’s black community. He created Greenwood Cemetery, which is the second...
by admin | Feb 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Week of Compassion is the relief, refugee, and sustainable development mission fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. For nearly 80 years, Week of Compassion has pursued its mission, working with partners to alleviate...
by admin | Jan 27, 2023 | community, social justice
Pastor Ailsa and First Christian Congregation, Thank you for taking in our “refugee” when Tucson Mall recognized the potential for the demo house to attract homeless individuals. They were right. It did. And gave us an excellent opportunity to talk with the people for...
by admin | Jan 26, 2023 | anti-racism, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), community, social justice
Sarah Lue Bostick was the first African American woman ordained to the Christian ministry in 1892. This beloved and respected Disciples of Christ preacher, educator, and leader was born near Glasgow, KY in 1868. She was a trailblazer was known for her compassionate...
by admin | Jan 26, 2023 | community, holidays
It may be hard to believe, but it is true. Ash Wednesday is February 22. Our Ash Wednesday worship this year will be our active service to those who come by to receive ashes during Ashes-to-Go from 7am-7pm. A separate worship service will not take place in the...
by admin | Jan 12, 2023 | anti-racism, community, faith, social justice
“Beloved community: a community in which everyone is cared for, absent of poverty, hunger, and hate. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. popularized the term during his lifetime of activism and imbued it with new meaning, fueled by his faith that such a community was, in...
