Comments on: Important Statement from the General Minister and President: Multifaith Action https://disciples.org/office-of-the-general-minister-and-president/protecting-christian-church-disciples-of-christ-congregations-sensitive-locations-rescission/ We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 02:54:30 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: Rae Markus https://disciples.org/office-of-the-general-minister-and-president/protecting-christian-church-disciples-of-christ-congregations-sensitive-locations-rescission/#comment-8102 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 02:54:30 +0000 https://disciples.org/?p=38076#comment-8102 Thank you for doing this. I am the proud daughter and granddaughter of people who entered this country illegally. All but one (my grandfather) became citizens, a number started businesses that created jobs for many Americans, and my cousin’s kid is a judge.

]]> By: April McClure Stewart https://disciples.org/office-of-the-general-minister-and-president/protecting-christian-church-disciples-of-christ-congregations-sensitive-locations-rescission/#comment-8099 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:40:36 +0000 https://disciples.org/?p=38076#comment-8099 Thank you for your faithful witness to the dignity of all persons with this action.

]]> By: Grace P (Pat) Bush https://disciples.org/office-of-the-general-minister-and-president/protecting-christian-church-disciples-of-christ-congregations-sensitive-locations-rescission/#comment-8098 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:29:32 +0000 https://disciples.org/?p=38076#comment-8098 Thank you for this bold stand and blessed assurance the DOC is committed to continuing our legacy of care for “all people”!

]]> By: William D. Meyer https://disciples.org/office-of-the-general-minister-and-president/protecting-christian-church-disciples-of-christ-congregations-sensitive-locations-rescission/#comment-8097 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:40:03 +0000 https://disciples.org/?p=38076#comment-8097 This is what the Lord requires of us in this moment of danger to those esteemed “the least” valuable and politically expendable.

William D. Meyer

]]> By: Sheila Williams https://disciples.org/office-of-the-general-minister-and-president/protecting-christian-church-disciples-of-christ-congregations-sensitive-locations-rescission/#comment-8096 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:24:13 +0000 https://disciples.org/?p=38076#comment-8096 We must protect the rights guaranteed in the First Amendment, especially at a time when our Constitution is under such threat.

]]> By: James (Jim) Easter, Jr. https://disciples.org/office-of-the-general-minister-and-president/protecting-christian-church-disciples-of-christ-congregations-sensitive-locations-rescission/#comment-8094 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:06:20 +0000 https://disciples.org/?p=38076#comment-8094 Good questions, Dan, and a helpful response, Angelique. I will take a look at the update asap. As a lifelong Disciple and believer in the “free spirited” attributes of the Christian Church, I agree with the stance described by Rev Terri Hord Owens. Thanks for your dedication to this cause and the importance of the POETIC WORDS ON THE STATUE OF LIBERTY (most significant; “give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free”). Our country, as a WORLD FOR ALL must embrace our fellow persons, and understand the potential of every human. Possibly a review of the FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT, in Galatians, would be in order. LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, KINDNESS, GOODNESS, FAITHFULNESS, HUMILITY, and SELF-CONTROL. I try to review these words and those spiritual gifts found in first Corinthians; WISDOM, KNOWLEDGE, FAITH, HEALING, MIRACLES, PROPHECY, DISCERNMENT, SPEAKING IN FOREIGN TONGUES, AND INTERPRETATION OF WORDS AND MESSAGES. Still trying to understand both, it’s a tough goal, but I keep trying and concentrate on those that are God’s special gifts. Yes, In God, and His Son Jesus, we pray!

]]> By: Dan White, DOC minister https://disciples.org/office-of-the-general-minister-and-president/protecting-christian-church-disciples-of-christ-congregations-sensitive-locations-rescission/#comment-8093 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:50:56 +0000 https://disciples.org/?p=38076#comment-8093 In reply to Angelique Jordan Byrd.

Thank you very much for posting these things. This was helpful for my better understanding.

]]> By: Angelique Jordan Byrd https://disciples.org/office-of-the-general-minister-and-president/protecting-christian-church-disciples-of-christ-congregations-sensitive-locations-rescission/#comment-8092 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:28:31 +0000 https://disciples.org/?p=38076#comment-8092 In reply to Dan White, DOC minister.

Good afternoon, Dan, please note we have updated the page with additional resources. These resources provide additional background that should answer your questions. Blessings!

]]> By: Paige Martin https://disciples.org/office-of-the-general-minister-and-president/protecting-christian-church-disciples-of-christ-congregations-sensitive-locations-rescission/#comment-8088 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 01:43:26 +0000 https://disciples.org/?p=38076#comment-8088 Thank you for confirming what I already know and believe with all my heart. As a multi-generational member of this amazing group of believers, I am so incredibly heartened to see the teachings of Christ being carried out with grace, dignity, honor, and love toward the most vulnerable of our sisters and brothers. May God continue to bless our determination and care for all.

]]> By: Dan White, DOC minister https://disciples.org/office-of-the-general-minister-and-president/protecting-christian-church-disciples-of-christ-congregations-sensitive-locations-rescission/#comment-8086 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 22:54:33 +0000 https://disciples.org/?p=38076#comment-8086 From my limited understanding of the recission of sensitive spaces, I applaud the decision to take this stand as a denomination. I believe it is a faithful step to take, and we have a history of engaging when great injustice is seen. So, thank you. My question is: with whom have we taken this stand, what other faith traditions? Also, to whom will this statement be sent? Will we expect a response? I’m sure I will be asked these things in my congregation, and from my friends after I reposted the statement on social media. Thank you in advance.

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