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From Super Bowl Sunday to Ash Wednesday
Greetings to all in the Love of Jesus Christ: I wonder if any of you are feeling a bit of spiritual whiplash as we have gone from Superbowl Sunday to Ash Wednesday in the span of 10 days. My mind is trying to understand how to deal with the juxtaposition of two...
Thoughts on a New Year
Greetings to all in the Love of Jesus Christ: Whew! 2020 is behind us. The presidential election and transition are behind us. If only Covid was behind us! I pray that many of you are getting vaccinated and soon we will be able to see each other in person again. As...
2021 Ministerial Standing Form
All forms must be completed by January 31.
REJOICE! Christmas Special Offering
Received in many congregations on Dec. 13 and 20, 2020 PLEASE NOTE: Printed materials are not being sent to congregations for the Christmas offering. Our gifts support the work of regional ministries this Christmas. Your regional ministry works to: Connect...
Rejoice! Special Day Offerings of Disciples Mission Fund
“And now let us bring forward our tithes and offerings.” When I was a child, I never knew why the minister said “tithes AND offerings.” I didn’t understand the difference. What’s the difference between a tithe and an offering? Several years after serving as a...
Tri-Regional Men’s (Virtual) Retreat – October 24
The 2020 Disciples Men Retreat is yet another new thing happening in 2020. But this one is a good thing! It is the first time the Retreat has been a Tri-Regional event, including the Northern California-Nevada Region, the Pacific Southwest Region and the Arizona...
“One Region, Many Voices” Conversation Series
We hope you join us for a few (or all!) of these sessions leading up to the Regional Assembly. Each week three DIsciples pastors in Arizona will share their thoughts on the chosen topic by a pre-recorded video. We will intentionally hear from diverse voices, each in...
2020 Regional Assembly – November 7
Above all, let’s treat each other with grace
Greetings to all in the Love of Jesus Christ: “What’s the hardest thing about being a minister?” someone once asked me. My response: “Standing in the pulpit, looking out at the congregation, and seeing all kinds of different needs.” One Sunday I looked out and saw a...
Thank You Rev. Jay Deskins
The Christian Church in Arizona is sending a great big virtual thank you hug to Rev. Jay Deskins. For the last two years, Jay has served as the full-time Regional Youth and Children’s Minister. This position was created as a 2-year contract funded by the Creative...