BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - ECPv6.11.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://disciples.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241017T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241019T235959 DTSTAMP:20250416T124551 CREATED:20240209T163432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T163912Z UID:35946-1729123200-1729382399@disciples.org SUMMARY:Christian Church Capital Area Regional Assembly DESCRIPTION: URL:https://disciples.org/event/christian-church-capital-area-regional-assembly/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241013 DTSTAMP:20250416T124551 CREATED:20240501T155559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T155559Z UID:36805-1728691200-1728777599@disciples.org SUMMARY:Indiana Regional Assembly DESCRIPTION: URL:https://disciples.org/event/indiana-regional-assembly/ LOCATION:Light of the World Christian Church\, Indianapolis\, IN\, United States CATEGORIES:Assemblies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241011T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241012T170000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124551 CREATED:20230707T145213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T145215Z UID:31219-1728633600-1728752400@disciples.org SUMMARY:Greater Kansas City Regional Assembly DESCRIPTION: URL:https://disciples.org/event/greater-kansas-city-regional-assembly/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241006T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241012T170000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124551 CREATED:20230721T145303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T005025Z UID:31278-1728201600-1728752400@disciples.org SUMMARY:Week of Ministry DESCRIPTION:Honoring and celebrating the call to ministry since 1933.\n\n\n\nWeek of Ministry was created by Pension Fund to provide resources for congregations and ministry workers to: \n\n\n\n\nShow appreciation for those in ministry.\n\n\n\nEncourage congregations to celebrate their pastor.\n\n\n\nFoster relationships among ministry peers.\n\n\n\nSupport and encourage those who might be interested in a ministry career in the future\n\nTo learn more about Week of Ministry and download resources\, visit: https://pensionfund.org/learn/resources/week-of-ministry URL:https://disciples.org/event/week-of-ministry/ CATEGORIES:General Ministries END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241006T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241006T170000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124551 CREATED:20230721T152636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T152639Z UID:31294-1728201600-1728234000@disciples.org SUMMARY:Reconciliation Special Offering DESCRIPTION: URL:https://disciples.org/event/reconciliation-special-offering/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240920T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240922T170000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124551 CREATED:20230721T152033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T152038Z UID:31284-1726819200-1727024400@disciples.org SUMMARY:CCSW Disciples Men’s Retreat DESCRIPTION: URL:https://disciples.org/event/ccsw-disciples-mens-retreat/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240917T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240919T110000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124551 CREATED:20231229T163703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T163704Z UID:35631-1726585200-1726743600@disciples.org SUMMARY:Oreon E. Scott Clergy Conference DESCRIPTION:Held annually every fall at Christmount\, the Oreon E. Scott Clergy Conference is an opportunity for continuing education\, edification\, connection\, and community-building. \n\n\n\nThe theme for 2024: “The Peacemaker’s Path” \n\n\n\nThe Peacemaker’s Path brings together wisdom from the world’s major religious traditions\, including Bahá’í\, Buddhism\, Christianity\, Hinduism\, Islam\, Jainism\, Judaism\, \n\n\n\nNative American spiritualities\, Sikhism\, Taoism\, and Zoroastrianism\, showing that we have much more in common than what divides us. \n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker: Rev. Dr. Jerry Zehr URL:https://disciples.org/event/oreon-e-scott-clergy-conference/ LOCATION:Christmount Retreat Center\, 222 Fern Way\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240906 DTSTAMP:20250416T124551 CREATED:20240603T155610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T155610Z UID:37006-1725321600-1725580799@disciples.org SUMMARY:The Gathering: A Retreat for Pastors DESCRIPTION:When: Sept. 3-5\, 2024\nWhere: Washington D.C. – National City Christian Church\nTrue to our mission\, “For the Support of Ministry\,” we know that the needs of ministers and their families are many and great. As we continue to expand Ministerial Relief and Assistance and renew our commitment to walk with clergy throughout all stages of ministry\, we invite you to attend The Gathering: A Retreat for Clergy. The Gathering is a biennial conference that helps you connect with other clergy as you join together to learn and connect. Our hope is that you will leave The Gathering feeling refreshed and inspired. URL:https://disciples.org/event/the-gathering-a-retreat-for-pastors/ LOCATION:National City Christian Church\, 5 Thomas Circle NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20005\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240821T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240821T160000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124551 CREATED:20240719T190752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T190752Z UID:37220-1724252400-1724256000@disciples.org SUMMARY:Unpacking the Core Competencies of DisciplesNEXT: Prophetic Advocacy DESCRIPTION:What does Prophetic Advocacy look like in our daily lives? Join Rev. Cherisna Jean-Marie\, Dean of the Disciples Divinity House at Vanderbilt University\, and host Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez\, Minister of New Church Strategies\, for a webinar that explores this core competency of DisciplesNEXT\, its connections to spiritual formation\, and what it has to do with New Church! URL:https://disciples.org/event/unpacking-the-core-competencies-of-disciplesnext-prophetic-advocacy/ LOCATION:online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cdn.disciples.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/18125243/DisciplesNEXT-Prophetic-Advocacy-Email-Header_png.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240711T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240715T170000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124551 CREATED:20230707T144446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T144449Z UID:31209-1720684800-1721062800@disciples.org SUMMARY:Oklahoma Regional Assembly DESCRIPTION: URL:https://disciples.org/event/oklahoma-regional-assembly/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240711T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240714T235959 DTSTAMP:20250416T124551 CREATED:20240327T170346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T170350Z UID:36418-1720656000-1721001599@disciples.org SUMMARY:National Convocation 28th Biennial Session DESCRIPTION:We will celebrate the 28th Biennial Session on Thursday\, July 11 – Sunday\, July 14\, 2024. It will be a time of Worship\, Education\, Fellowship\, and Fun! URL:https://disciples.org/event/national-convocation-28th-biennial-session/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240701T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240816T170000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124551 CREATED:20231229T162514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T162515Z UID:35626-1719820800-1723827600@disciples.org SUMMARY:Service-Learning Trips at Christmount DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy Christmount’s beautiful forests and farms as a group. Learn and serve together in a variety of ways! Great for middle school\, high school\, and college students. We will spend equal time in service with community partners and in learning about the systemic issues behind food insecurity\, homelessness\, and poverty. Dates vary – select a week that best works for your group and contact us for availability. URL:https://disciples.org/event/service-learning-trips-at-christmount/ LOCATION:Christmount Retreat Center\, 222 Fern Way\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240620T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240622T235959 DTSTAMP:20250416T124551 CREATED:20240327T170742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T170744Z UID:36420-1718841600-1719100799@disciples.org SUMMARY:Obra Hispana’s 22º Biennial Assembly DESCRIPTION:The theme for this year’s Assembly is “Generations: Disciple\, Serve\, and Celebrate”. URL:https://disciples.org/event/obra-hispanas-22o-biennial-assembly/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240613T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240616T130000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124551 CREATED:20231229T163028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T163030Z UID:35628-1718290800-1718542800@disciples.org SUMMARY:Music Workshop DESCRIPTION:The annual Music Workshop at Christmount brings together choral music and handbells\, culminating in a performance at First Christian Church\, Black Mountain on Sunday morning. URL:https://disciples.org/event/music-workshop/ LOCATION:Christmount Christian Assembly\, 222 Fern Way\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240610T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240614T160000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124551 CREATED:20231229T161902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T152546Z UID:35621-1718006400-1718380800@disciples.org SUMMARY:Christmount's Family Camp DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy summer camp at Christmount with your family! Parents\, kids\, aunts\, uncles\, grandparents\, cousins…  URL:https://disciples.org/event/christmounts-family-camp/ LOCATION:Christmount Retreat Center\, 222 Fern Way\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Christmount":MAILTO:info@christmount.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240519T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240519T100000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124551 CREATED:20240425T153308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T153310Z UID:36701-1716112800-1716112800@disciples.org SUMMARY:First Christian Church Gainsville\, TX - 150th Anniversary DESCRIPTION:401 N. Dixon Street Gainesville\, TX 76240 URL:https://disciples.org/event/first-christian-church-gainsville-tx-150th-anniversary/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240519T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240519T170000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124551 CREATED:20240425T154033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T150236Z UID:36622-1716105600-1716138000@disciples.org SUMMARY:Pentecost Special Offering DESCRIPTION:RESTORE AND REWIND\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to church\, we have a lot of negative tapes playing in our heads: \n\n\n\n“Church is judgmental.”“Church is hypocritical.”“They think they’re better than everyone else.” \n\n\n\nIt’s time for restoration. \n\n\n\nRewind the tape by participating in the 2024 Pentecost Offering. Your gifts support emerging and affiliating congregations – places of generosity and justice – in your region and afar. URL:https://disciples.org/event/pentecost-special-offering-may-19/ CATEGORIES:General Ministries ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cdn.disciples.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/11123946/YouTube-thumbnails-2_png.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240512T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240512T170000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124551 CREATED:20240424T153412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T210356Z UID:36710-1715500800-1715533200@disciples.org SUMMARY:Pentecost Special Offering DESCRIPTION:Restore and Rewind\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to church\, we have a lot of negative tapes playing in our heads: \n\n\n\n“Church is judgmental.”“Church is hypocritical.”“They think they’re better than everyone else.” \n\n\n\nIt’s time for restoration! \n\n\n\nRewind the tape by participating in the 2024 Pentecost Offering. Your gifts support emerging and affiliating congregations – places of generosity and justice – in your region and afar. URL:https://disciples.org/event/pentecost-special-offering-test/ CATEGORIES:General Ministries END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240508T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240508T170000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124551 CREATED:20240425T153943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T212300Z UID:36616-1715180400-1715187600@disciples.org SUMMARY:Unpacking the Core Competencies of DisciplesNEXT: Contemplative Action DESCRIPTION:What does contemplative action look like in our daily lives? Join Rev. Brian Frederick-Gray\, Director of Justice and Advocacy Ministries for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and host Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez\, Minister of New Church Strategies\, for a webinar that explores this core competency of DisciplesNEXT\, its connections to spiritual formation\, and what it has to do with New Church! URL:https://disciples.org/event/unpacking-the-core-competencies-of-disciplesnext-contemplative-action/ CATEGORIES:General Ministries,Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cdn.disciples.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/11124105/Instagram-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240505T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240510T110000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124551 CREATED:20231229T160852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T161106Z UID:35616-1714896000-1715338800@disciples.org SUMMARY:Adult Work Week DESCRIPTION:Come spend a few meaningful days creating space for magic to happen this summer. \n\n\n\nA donation of $50 per person per day covers your lodging\, meals and all supplies. \n\n\n\nIn exchange\, you get to come help get everything ready for the summer groups! \n\n\n\nYou may choose to come for the whole time or just a day or two. \n\n\n\nEvery little bit is helpful. Just remember to RSVP to the front office to let us know you’re coming! URL:https://disciples.org/event/adult-work-week/ LOCATION:Christmount Retreat Center\, 222 Fern Way\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Christmount":MAILTO:info@christmount.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240503T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240504T170000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124551 CREATED:20230707T145114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T145116Z UID:31217-1714723200-1714842000@disciples.org SUMMARY:Florida Regional Assembly DESCRIPTION: URL:https://disciples.org/event/florida-regional-assembly/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240427T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240427T170000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124551 CREATED:20230707T144117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T144129Z UID:31206-1714204800-1714237200@disciples.org SUMMARY:176th Regional Assembly for the Christian Church in North Carolina DESCRIPTION: URL:https://disciples.org/event/176th-regional-assembly-for-the-christian-church-in-north-carolina/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240426T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240428T123000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124551 CREATED:20231229T155020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T155209Z UID:35614-1714143600-1714307400@disciples.org SUMMARY:Cobb Leadership Conference DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to gather in beautiful Black Mountain\, NC\, for a time of renewal and stimulating conversation at the Cobb Leadership Conference. URL:https://disciples.org/event/cobb-leadership-conference/ ORGANIZER;CN="Christmount":MAILTO:info@christmount.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240426T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240426T170000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124551 CREATED:20230221T170414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T212313Z UID:29816-1714118400-1714150800@disciples.org SUMMARY:Apply for the 2023-2024 NBA Mental Health Equity Cohort DESCRIPTION:The National Benevolent Association’s Mental Health & Wellness Initiative welcomes you to apply for our 2023-2024 Mental Health Equity Cohort. \n\n\n\nPurpose\n\n\n\nThe NBA Mental Health and Wellness Initiative creates communities of compassion and care with an integrated vision of wellness that prioritizes a holistic approach centered in justice\, equity\, theology\, spirituality\, and clinical awareness. \n\n\n\nAs we believe wellness and justice are inseparable and we prioritize mental health equity in marginalized communities\, we know that this work is a communal effort\, thus the Mental Health Equity Cohort was created. \n\n\n\nThe Mental Health Equity Cohort exists to: \n\n\n\n\nBe a supportive and creative space for Disciples mental health and justice professionals to explore the intersections of mental health\, wellness\, theology\, justice\, and equity.\n\n\n\nAddress wellness disparities and issues of justice through the equitable sharing and creation of knowledge\, resources\, and support services to marginalized communities\, for the upliftment of all.\n\n\n\n\nLearn more and apply at NBACares.org/Events. URL:https://disciples.org/event/apply-for-the-2023-2024-nba-mental-health-equity-cohort/ CATEGORIES:Deadlines and Due Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cdn.disciples.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20182604/Mental-Health-Equity-Cohort-2023-apps-sqr.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240421T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240423T170000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124552 CREATED:20230901T151852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T151855Z UID:31467-1713686400-1713891600@disciples.org SUMMARY:Christian Church Foundation Board of Directors DESCRIPTION: URL:https://disciples.org/event/christian-church-foundation-board-of-directors-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.disciples.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/21142208/CCF-Logo-Color-HR.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240424T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240427T235959 DTSTAMP:20250416T124552 CREATED:20211006T171347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T163302Z UID:25990-1713916800-1714262399@disciples.org SUMMARY:Pension Fund Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:Pension Fund’s Board of Directors will be meeting virtually on April 17 – 21. URL:https://disciples.org/event/pension-fund-board-of-directors-2/ CATEGORIES:General Ministries,Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240411T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240417T170000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124552 CREATED:20230707T145001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T145003Z UID:31215-1712822400-1713373200@disciples.org SUMMARY:General Board Meeting of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://disciples.org/event/general-board-meeting-of-the-christian-church-disciples-of-christ/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240331T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240331T170000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124552 CREATED:20230721T153617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T153622Z UID:31298-1711872000-1711904400@disciples.org SUMMARY:Easter Special Offering DESCRIPTION:Learn more by visting: https://disciplesmissionfund.org URL:https://disciples.org/event/easter-special-offering/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240322T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240322T200000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124552 CREATED:20240312T170434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T170439Z UID:36252-1711132200-1711137600@disciples.org SUMMARY:What Now? What Next? Focus Group for Young Adults (Ages 18–30) DESCRIPTION:The National Benevolent Association wants to hear from you! Young Adults (ages 18–30) and those who support young adults are invited to share their voices on how NBA can support young adult leadership development and education. What do you need now? What would you like to see next? Join our focus group to share your thoughts as well as get to know NBA’s Interim XPLOR / Young Adult Leadership Development Coordinator\, Rev. Rae Karim. \n\n\n\nEach focus group is limited to 20 people so everyone will be able to share their thoughts with each other. There are several dates and times to pick from\, please register for the session that works best for you! \n\n\n\nSessions for Young Adults (Ages 18–30): \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 19 at 3:00pm ET / 2pm CT / 1pm MT / Noon PT — REGISTER HERE\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 22\, 6:30pm ET / 5:30 CT / 4:30 MT / 3:30 PT — REGISTER HERE\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 5\, 3:00pm ET / 2pm CT / 1pm MT / Noon PT — REGISTER HERE\n\n\n\nWednesday\, April 20\, 6:30pm ET / 5:30 CT / 4:30 MT / 3:30 PT — REGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nSessions for those who work with Young Adults (such as: college/university staff; clergy who serve young adults; NBA XPLOR host teams and spiritual advisors): \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 31\, 6:30pm ET / 5:30 CT / 4:30 MT / 3:30 PT — REGISTER HERE\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 26\, 6:30pm ET / 5:30 CT / 4:30 MT / 3:30 PT — REGISTER HERE URL:https://disciples.org/event/what-now-what-next-focus-group-for-young-adults-ages-18-30-2/ LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:General Ministries,Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240321T200000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124552 CREATED:20240312T165545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T165726Z UID:36249-1711047600-1711051200@disciples.org SUMMARY:Mindful Mondays - Getting to Know the Poor People's Campaign DESCRIPTION:Part of the Christian Church in North Carolina’s Mindful Mondays virtual series\, Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis will be sharing with participants “Getting to Know the Poor People’s Campaign.” URL:https://disciples.org/event/mindful-mondays-getting-to-know-the-poor-peoples-campaign/ LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:Education,Regional interest END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240306T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240306T160000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124552 CREATED:20240202T160701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T160702Z UID:35853-1709737200-1709740800@disciples.org SUMMARY:The Past\, Present\, and Future of New Church: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Dick Hamm DESCRIPTION:As New Church Ministry unpacks all that is DisciplesNEXT\, we first look to where this whole thing began: the 2020 Vision. In this webinar with 2020 Vision for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) author and former General Minister and President\, Rev. Dr. Dick Hamm\, he and Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez\, Minister of New Church Strategies\, will examine all that has led to where we are now and what is next for the New Church movement in our tradition. URL:https://disciples.org/event/the-past-present-and-future-of-new-church-a-conversation-with-rev-dr-dick-hamm/ CATEGORIES:General Ministries ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cdn.disciples.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/21142029/DisciplesNEXT-Dick-Hamm-registration-page_png.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240229T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240229T201500 DTSTAMP:20250416T124552 CREATED:20240122T163748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T163750Z UID:35764-1709233200-1709237700@disciples.org SUMMARY:Mental Health from the Sacred Desk: How Clergy and Leaders Can Address and Incorporate Mental Health in Their Work DESCRIPTION:The Mental Health and Wellness Program of the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) prioritizes mental health justice and wellness equity for the upliftment of all people. As a part of this program initiative\, in collaboration with the National Convocation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)\, during Black History Month\, we are providing culturally relevant spaces to practice and discuss resources for Black mental health and wellness. \n\n\n\nStatistics show that clergy are often the first point of contact when congregants are facing mental health concerns. This is even higher in the Black community as historically\, the Black church was the only space to receive care. It is important for our leaders to know ways to reduce stigma\, normalize receiving mental health care\, and incorporate wellness practices in what they teach and how they lead. Join our panelists as they share the culturally relevant ways\, including sermons\, liturgy\, music and more\, to address mental health from the pulpit and in other leadership positions. URL:https://disciples.org/event/mental-health-from-the-sacred-desk-how-clergy-and-leaders-can-address-and-incorporate-mental-health-in-their-work/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240224T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240227T235959 DTSTAMP:20250416T124552 CREATED:20240122T162801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T163350Z UID:35762-1708732800-1709078399@disciples.org SUMMARY:Apply for a 2024 Young Adult Leadership Development Grant DESCRIPTION:Through NBA’s Young Adult Leadership Development (YALD) program area\, we seek to co-create spaces with and for young adults 18-30 to flourish in life and service. NBA’s YALD grants are specifically designed to support current and future leaders in identifying their leadership qualities\, building leadership capacity\, and allowing young adults to explore new possibilities in the areas of service and justice. Young adults are eligible to apply for either a Development grant or an Exploration/Ingenuity Grant. Learn more and apply at NBAcares.org/YA-Grants. URL:https://disciples.org/event/apply-for-a-2024-young-adult-leadership-development-grant/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240221T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240221T151500 DTSTAMP:20250416T124552 CREATED:20240122T165416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T165417Z UID:35772-1708524000-1708528500@disciples.org SUMMARY:Communal Mental Health: How We Care for Our Mental Health Together DESCRIPTION:The Mental Health and Wellness Program of the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) prioritizes mental health justice and wellness equity for the upliftment of all people. As a part of this program initiative\, in collaboration with the National Convocation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)\, during Black History Month\, we are providing culturally relevant spaces to practice and discuss resources for Black mental health and wellness. \n\n\n\nSelf-care is important for our mental health\, but we also need communal care. Studies show that religion\, social and emotional support from family/peers/community\, and Black identity are some of the most significant protective factors for Black mental health. This panel discussion will focus on culturally relevant ways we can be intentional about our mental health care in the same ways we are intentional about our spiritual care and how we can do this work of care as a community. URL:https://disciples.org/event/communal-mental-health-how-we-care-for-our-mental-health-together/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240221T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240221T235959 DTSTAMP:20250416T124552 CREATED:20240223T165135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T165137Z UID:36116-1708473600-1708559999@disciples.org SUMMARY:Apply for an NBA Spring 2024 Mission & Ministry Grant DESCRIPTION:Serving as the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)’s health and social service general ministry\, the National Benevolent Association partners with Disciples-related ministries\, regions\, and local congregations to create communities of compassion and care. NBA’s Mission & Ministry Grants program utilizes purpose-restricted funds to provide grant funding for projects serving older adults and educating youth and young adults. \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more about the program\, read the full eligibility details\, and apply. \n\n\n\nApplication information is also available in Spanish and Korean. URL:https://disciples.org/event/apply-for-an-nba-spring-2024-mission-ministry-grant/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240206T200000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124552 CREATED:20240122T162345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T162346Z UID:35760-1707246000-1707249600@disciples.org SUMMARY:SoulCare Moment: Let Us Breathe DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intentional time of care and compassion to care for our souls and our mental health during Black History Month. This Soul Care Moment will be a blend of practicing wellness tools and learning culturally relevant strategies to care for ourselves daily. \n\n\n\nCan’t make it to this event? Check out our SoulCare recordings playlist and consider our other events happening for Black Mental Health Week from February 19-25\, 2024. URL:https://disciples.org/event/soulcare-moment-let-us-breathe/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240205T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240207T170000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124552 CREATED:20230721T152125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T152129Z UID:31286-1707120000-1707325200@disciples.org SUMMARY:Brite Divinity School/Texas Christian University Ministry Week DESCRIPTION: URL:https://disciples.org/event/brite-divinity-school-texas-christian-university-ministry-week/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240205T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240308T235959 DTSTAMP:20250416T124552 CREATED:20240209T162644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T201740Z UID:35940-1707091200-1709942399@disciples.org SUMMARY:Apply for the 2024-2026 Black Women's Leadership Experience DESCRIPTION:Black women ages 23-30 may apply for the Black Women’s Leadership Experience\, a 2-year residential experience from July 2024 to July 2026 and take place in Washington DC. \n\n\n\nThe BWLE Residential Program \n\n\n\nThe Black Women’s Leadership Experience (BWLE) supports young adult Black women in their spiritual and vocational pursuits creating a community of compassion and care that fosters: Self-love\, Authenticity\, Creativity\, and Healing. This 24-month residential leadership development program provides a platform for young adult Black women to discover their own path by supporting their identity formation and leadership development. The program offers full-time paid work in a local service or justice organization\, a facilitated program curriculum centered in Womanist studies\, wellness support\, and mentorship. \n\n\n\nProgram Components \n\n\n\n\nSisterhood Circles to address identity formation and faith exploration.\n\n\n\nWellness groups to address Black women’s mental health and wellness and learn how to access appropriate resources.\n\n\n\nCommunity engagement to explore what it means to live a life of service.\n\n\n\nBlack women clergy and lay leader mentorship to offer supportive spiritual and vocational exploration.\n\n\n\nA final project to explore a passion project\, new idea\, and/or develop a talent\, skill\, or vocational interest that speaks to the core of the participant’s self-identity and vision for the future\n\n\n\n\nDates and LocationJuly 2024 – June 2026 in Washington\, DC. Learn more about this inaugural experience by visiting NBAcares.org/BWLE-App. URL:https://disciples.org/event/apply-for-the-2024-2026-black-womens-leadership-experience/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240126T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240126T170000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124552 CREATED:20240124T165416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T165432Z UID:35822-1706256000-1706288400@disciples.org SUMMARY:Apply for a 2024 Health & Social Service Leadership Development Grant DESCRIPTION:The National Benevolent Association recognizes that leadership in today’s cultural climate can be a difficult job and that creating space for education and personal growth is key to sustainability both for leaders and the organization. NBA’s leadership development grants are designed to enhance and promote the health\, well-being\, and skill development of organizational leaders. \n\n\n\nExecutives and Leaders of Disciples-affiliated Health and Social Service organizations are eligible to apply for Leadership Development Grants up to $1000 per year. Grant funding may cover courses\, seminars\, workshops\, or coaching that enhance the knowledge and skill set of organizational leaders to work more effectively. These may include offerings through ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) or other conferences\, seminars\, trainings\, and the like. Grants may be used for registration\, tuition\, course materials\, travel-related expenses associated with the course or workshop\, or coaching fees for individualized leadership development support. \n\n\n\nRead more about grant support for NBA Health & Social Service partners. URL:https://disciples.org/event/apply-for-a-2024-health-social-service-leadership-development-grant/ CATEGORIES:Deadlines and Due Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cdn.disciples.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/21142034/FINAL_HSS-2024-Winter-Grants_Rect.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240123T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240206T123000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124552 CREATED:20240122T164912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T164913Z UID:35769-1706007600-1707222600@disciples.org SUMMARY:Looking for God Over Your Shoulder: Contemplative Practices for Older Disciples Series DESCRIPTION:The NBA supports intentional innovative conversations about emerging needs and ideas by convening cohort groups of Disciples leaders\, creating space that allows for deepened effectiveness in resourcing the church on forward-leaning health and social service issues. \n\n\n\nAt the beginning of 2023\, the NBA called together an Innovative Conversation Group on Older Adult Ministries to understand how the NBA and the denomination at large could better support this population. \n\n\n\nThe NBA Innovative Conversation (IC) Group about Older Adult Ministries comprises leaders from Disciples health and social service organizations\, congregations\, regions\, and ecumenical partners. This IC group meets regularly to discuss and envision ministry opportunities with older adults in the life of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Their goal is rooted in innovation and progress at the intersections of health and social service ministry and the larger church: \n\n\n\nAs a continuation of this work\, we invite you to join Rev. Dr. Paul Koch as he leads a series from the recently published\, “Looking for God Over Your Shoulder\,” in four ZOOM meetings on Tuesdays January 16\, 23\, 30\, and February 6 at 11 a.m. CT. The hour will include guided scripture\, devotion\, prayer\, and sharing with older adult individuals and groups in mind. You can register for this event below. \n\n\n\nNote: To encourage participation\, these virtual gatherings will be Zoom meetings\, not webinars. Attendees will be able to unmute and share thoughts on camera.  URL:https://disciples.org/event/looking-for-god-over-your-shoulder-contemplative-practices-for-older-disciples-series/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240115T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240315T235959 DTSTAMP:20250416T124552 CREATED:20240122T164615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T164616Z UID:35767-1705276800-1710547199@disciples.org SUMMARY:2024 Incubate Partner Applications DESCRIPTION:The National Benevolent Association is accepting Incubate Partner applications from Disciples health and social service organizations. Being in partnership with NBA involves a multi-year relationship that includes a specialized menu of resources and support for your young ministry/organization. \n\n\n\nOur Partners receive up to four years of access to professional consultants\, opportunities for learning\, peer support\, and grant funding. In a spirit of mutuality\, Incubate Partners agree to share the story of their mission with the wider Disciples community and beyond. Together\, we expand the church’s understanding of and capacity for health and social service ministry as part of Christ’s work in the world. \n\n\n\nIn alignment with the NBA’s commitment to prioritize the work of reconciliation and anti-racism\, the Social Entrepreneurship Program is dedicated to supporting and uplifting social enterprises that are led by or serve historically marginalized\, under-represented\, and under-resourced people groups. In our efforts to dismantle white supremacy\, we are sensitive to Incubate Partner applications that are addressing systemic needs\, and place justice and equity at the center of their organization. URL:https://disciples.org/event/2024-incubate-partner-applications/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240109T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240111T170000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124552 CREATED:20230901T152043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T152045Z UID:31469-1704787200-1704992400@disciples.org SUMMARY:Disciples Development Conference DESCRIPTION:Phoenix\, AZ URL:https://disciples.org/event/disciples-development-conference/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.disciples.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/21142208/CCF-Logo-Color-HR.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241011T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241012T170000 DTSTAMP:20250416T124552 CREATED:20210525T193955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T144006Z UID:24821-1728633600-1728752400@disciples.org SUMMARY:Tennessee Regional Assembly DESCRIPTION: URL:https://disciples.org/event/tennessee-regional-assembly/ LOCATION:Nashville\, TN CATEGORIES:Assemblies,Regional interest END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR