Fwd: March 25, 2010
Kevin Phipps
From: Disciples News Service <ne...@cm.disciples.org>
Date: Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 6:02 PM
Subject: March 25, 2010
To: ke...@cccwooster.org
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In this issue:
SEVERAL CHURCH LEADERS WILL VISIT HAITI THIS WEEKEND TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR REBUILDING EFFORTS "We want our partners there to experience our human presence as one way of letting them know they are not alone," said David Vargas, Co-Executive of Global Ministries. To read their story, go to: www.disciples.org/tabid/58/itemid/570/Global-Ministries-Haiti-Trip.aspx EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR THE PASTORS' CONFERENCE IS ONLY DAYS AWAY; NUMEROUS DEALS ON AIR FARES Additionally, you can enjoy up to three days before or after the meeting for the special hotel rate of $99 per night plus tax. Ride the trolley to visit Old Town, the Gaslamp District or striking San Diego Bay. Roundtrip airfares between San Diego and most areas of the country are presently quite low. Here are some examples of roundtrip airfares: From Orlando or Denver - $166; Dallas - $190; Columbus - $198; Charlotte or Indianapolis - $203; Kansas City - $204; Tulsa and Oklahoma City - $268; and Atlanta - $300. But you must hurry! The $400 all-inclusive registration fee increases on April 1. For more, check out the registration link at www.disciples.org/ogmp. Address questions to Todd Adams at tad...@ogmp.disicples.org. Or see: www.disciples.org/tabid/657/Default.aspx DISCIPLES JOIN IN WASHINGTON, D.C. RALLY FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM Numerous faith leaders, including Watkins, met with White House and Congressional leaders the next day, Monday, March 22, to call for just, humane immigration reform policies. Click here for more: snurl.com/v21jv CHRISTIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY TO APPOINT A COMMITTEE FOR NEW PRESIDENT SEARCH "The plan also allows me the opportunity to be of service to the new president without worrying about when to take my earned sabbatical and how that will affect the day to day operations of the seminary," remarked Wheeler in a meeting with CTS faculty, students and staff on March 15. To learn more, go to: snurl.com/v20om CTS ALUMNI MAGAZINE WINS COMMUNICATIONS AWARD CTS' Vice President for External Affairs Ann Updegraff Spleth said, "We take a great deal of pride in our history because the CTS community has accomplished so much in a relatively short period of time." Christian Theological Seminary is affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the denomination most closely associated with governance of the ecumenical seminary. For more, visit: snurl.com/v20os WEEK OF COMPASSION GIVES EXPRESSION TO OUR CORE VALUE AS DISCIPLES Her witness affirms, "People around the world are filled with hope because the Week of Compassion works day in and day out in partnership with Christians and churches around the world: responding to disasters, rebuilding communities, offering food and medicine as concrete expressions of care. And as we celebrate the gift of hope, we celebrate our commitment to unity that makes so much of this hope possible." To read Mahn's complete statement of faith, hope and unity - go to: www.disciples.org/tabid/58/itemid/568/Compassion-and-Caring.aspx DISCIPLES CONTRIBUTE GENEROUSLY TO HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF; GET MORE REPORTS FROM WoC; Week of Compassion now sends out bi-weekly electronic updates about Disciples' response to human needs and tragedies around the world, which occur approximately every two days. Beginning this month, WoC started sending out e-mail updates twice weekly - on Tuesday and Thursday - about its benevolent work. See details also at: www.weekofcompassion.org/updates CHURCH ORGANIST FREDA NORRIS, 95, LOOKS FORWARD TO PLAYING AGAIN "I think she is a fantastic lady," said Courtley V. Granger, pastor of Orestes Christian Church. "She does a good job. She's getting old and she's retiring but she's still looking forward to playing again." The congregation had an appreciation day for Norris earlier this month. To learn more, see: www.disciples.org/tabid/58/itemid/569/Disciples-Organist.aspx DISCIPLES GRANDPARENTS AND GRANDCHILDREN WILL GO TO THE GRAND CANYON IN JUNE Grandchildren must be at least four years old to participate. More information, including details about fees, health forms and housing can be viewed at www.fcclv.com/images/documents/grand%20canyon%202010.pdf Find out about reservations and activities by calling the church office at 702-384-1544. COUNCIL ON CHRISTIAN UNITY 100TH ANNIVERSARY DEADLINES DRAW NEAR Another cut-off date associated with the CCU's centennial celebration is April 13, the date that reservations are due for its 100th Anniversary Dinner which takes place April 27 in Indianapolis. Paul A. Crow Jr. will be honored as "President Emeritus" of the CCU at the dinner in recognition of his 25 years of service to the ministry. CCU is the ecumenical office of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). To learn more, see: www.disciples.org/ccu/100thAnniversaryResources.html JARVIS COLLEGE PLANS SEVERAL ACTIVITIES TO MARK 98th ACADEMIC YEAR Featured activities include the Denim and Diamonds Awards Program and Dance on March 27, where the 2010 distinguished alumni will be recognized. The Sunday morning worship speaker will be Gregory Bryant, a Jarvis alumnus and senior minister of the Centenary Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Indianapolis, Ind. For more on the program, contact Annlil Driver, alumni affairs director, at 903-769-5751 or annlil...@jarvis.edu. Or contact Chris Wooten, alumni affairs director (pre-alumni) at 903-769-5734 or chris....@jarvis.edu CHURCHES UNITING IN CHRIST FORGES AHEAD; TARGETS RACISM "My hope is that the CUIC member churches will truly reclaim their original vision for this relationship in giving expression to the visible unity of the church, especially as together they address the issues of racial justice within the church and in our society," said President of the Council on Christian Unity Robert K. Welsh. For more, go to: snurl.com/v21j9
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Global Ministries has organized a visit for the General Minister and President and her United Church of Christ counterpart as well as the Co-Executives of Global Ministries to spend two days in Haiti to witness the recovery efforts and meet our partners. The leadership delegation will walk the streets of Port-au-Prince this weekend, listening and praying with church partners as part of a visit to show solidarity with the people of that country. They also will attend a memorial service for those who died during the earthquake including those studying in the headquarters offices of CONASPEH, a grass-roots network of churches that provides a variety of services in Haiti. CONASPEH has been a Global Ministries partner for 20 years.
Clergy attending the 2010 Pastors' Conference will not only learn from outstanding preachers and theologians but also will be able to enjoy San Diego's comfortable temperatures, sightseeing and white sandy beaches. The conference will take place Sept. 21-23 at the DoubleTree Mission Valley and will feature renowned author Diana Butler Bass, whose work in mission, context and transformation is key to church revitalization.
Christian Theological Seminary is accelerating its process to find a replacement for current president Edward L. Wheeler, who retires in June of 2012. The CTS Board of Trustees has appointed a transition committee that will work with CTS faculty to determine the qualities needed and desired in a new president. It is hoped that a new president will begin service in July 2011. Wheeler, whose three terms makes him the longest serving president in the institution's history, will become president emeritus of CTS beginning July 1, 2011.
A publication targeted to the alumni and friends of Christian Theological Seminary has been honored by a religion communications establishment. CTS's magazine, Link, was recognized for excellence by the Religious Communicators Council (RCC). Link received the DeRose-Hinkhouse Award of Excellence for its 50th Anniversary Issue this past spring. In addition, it was awarded a certificate of merit from the RCC for the article, "Building the Kingdom, A Screenplay."
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) congregations have contributed over $2 million to Haiti earthquake relief efforts, according to Week of Compassion (WoC), the relief, refugee and development mission fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). "The generosity of congregations and individuals from all over North America has given us the ability to not only contribute to immediate relief efforts but also to commit to long-term recovery and re-development in Haiti," said WoC Executive Director Amy Gopp. To view Gopp's update on Haiti, go to: 
Freda Norris can't really play the organ for her Disciples congregation any more but it hasn't stopped her from trying. Norris, 95, has been turning out musical notes from either the piano or organ at Orestes Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Orestes, Ind., for the past 85 years. Although a recent flare-up of arthritis has kept her from playing the organ, Norris continues to attend the church where she has been going since she was a toddler.
Deadlines related to two significant gatherings in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Council on Christian Unity (CCU) are almost here. The final day to submit applications for the "Joe A. and Nancy Vaughn Stalcup 2nd Century Visioning Conference on Christian Unity" is March 31. Participants at the conference, which will take place June 14-17 in St. Louis, Mo., will develop recommendations to the CCU and the whole Church related to Disciples' ecumenical future.
Jarvis Christian College is marking its 98th academic year with a Founders'/Homecoming 2010 Week Celebration from March 22-28. A full slate of activities is taking place throughout the week, such as a career fair, homecoming pageant, women-to-women Bible study, Founders'/Homecoming campus parade, and national alumni president's picnic, among other happenings. Jarvis President Cornell Thomas has invited everyone in the surrounding communities to join the celebration.
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