Summer 2020 Volume 19 Number 2

2020 A New Thing Isaiah 43:18-21 DHM Board Announces Janice Newborn 3 Interim President Elections: A New Thing in 2020 6 The Board of Disciples Home Mis- Spencer’s guide for her life has Global Ministries Connections 6,24 25 sions (DHM) is thrilled to announce been Micah 6:8. “I can’t stay connected What We DO NOT Want in 2020 4 the call of the Rev. Sheila P. Spencer to God without loving my neighbor as DHM’s Interim Presi- and doing justice. It is Seeing Clearly Through the Storm 7 dent. Employed by DHM important to continue The Jesus Way Curriculum 8 since 2008, Spencer has Disciples Home Missions’ been serving as Acting commitment to be a Pro- Kansas Christian Home 9 President of DHM since Reconciling/Anti-Racist Homelessness Prevention 9 the departure of the Rev. Ministry. Having deep- Sotello V. Long. ened our understanding Passing the Peace 10 Spencer’s qualities of systemic racism, Christ ReconciliationGiving 11 as a connector and ad- compels us to advocate vocate for all brought for justice, fairness and LTS Receives Grant 13 her to the top of the list equality within Disciples Ministries Across Generations ? 14 for consideration: she is Home Missions and our passionate about how the Rev. Sheila P. Spencer world.” Black Ministers Retreat 15 life changing love of God “This is an important Bethany College Highlights 16 has infused her life and how she has moment in our history,” Spencer says. seen it during her time at DHM. Continue on page 5. See Spencer. Disciples Hidden Treasure 20 DHM Calls Immigration Legal Counsel MAG Covid-19 Resources 22 Disciples Home Missions rejoices brings to Disciples a palpable passion, Christmount Events 26 to announce the call of Natalie B. sensitivity of heart, strong desire to be Why We Need Disciples Scouting 29 Teague as the next Immigration Legal of service, integral legal experience, Counsel for the Christian Church (Dis- and an indefatigable determination to Protect Refugee Resettlement 30 ciples of Christ)! Natalie advocate for and defend has traveled, studied, and immigrant legal concerns. volunteered extensively Natalie is grateful in Mexico and Central for a smooth transition Have you considered America and is fluent in from outgoing counsel making a gift to Spanish. She worked with Tana Liu-Beers and for immigrants in education the support of the DHM and healthcare before go- community. She wel- ing to law school to become comes opportunities to an immigration attorney. connect with and support in your will? Natalie previously prac- the Disciples community, If so, please contact ticed immigration law in a so please consider liking Disciples Home Missions Natalie B. Teague faith-based nonprofit and “Disciples Immigration DHM Equipping Disciples as a solo practitioner in private practice Legal Counsel” on Facebook or visit- for Christ and has taught undergraduate courses ing disciplesimmigration.org. on immigration law and policy. She The Disciples’ Advocate Disciples and COVID-19 The Christian Church (Disciples of Chrit) has compiled a collection of resources and statements for pastors and congregations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are updating this page with more resources as available. Many of the resources are from the ministries of Disciples Home Missions.

Meet Alex Starting this fall, congregations will have access to will be shared among your congregation’s attendance, Alex, a database that will be shared by the whole Church. financial or other leaders. Each congregation will have General Minister and President Terri Hord Owens set just one e-mail address/password combination that is this as an objective early in her tenure, knowing from shared among the pastor, administrative assistant and her earlier experience in corporate settings that business whomever is designated to enter attendance and/or intelligence (data) is key to making informed decisions. financial data. The warehouse can be accessed on the Alex will position Disciples to finally have a real-time web via computer or mobile device. directory and picture of churchwide trends that has Once a year, a snapshot of all data will be taken for been impossible with the current year book system. historical records (like the year book does now). Alex, But there’s more! The goal is that as we build out the however, will allow for an online interface that will be system there will be an opportunity to have more church updated in real time. intelligence. Together congregations, An added benefit of Alex (the da- regions, and general ministries will be tabase) is that your giving to Disciples able to analyze trends in geographical Mission Fund and the special offerings areas, see changes in staffing models, will be updated as soon as it is received look for ways to combine strengths, so you will have accurate records of and more. We will eventually have all your tithing to the whole Church. (No our historical data in the system to get more digging for the Easter and Week a firm grasp on the past as we chart our future together. of Compassion totals in January the next year!) This work is only possible if we have good data. Your congregation’s data will be rolled up into The Alex database will draw in select data from our region-wide totals that your regional staff will be able current year book legacy system, from the financial to see for a real-time picture of activity. As your data database maintained by Treasury Services, and from accumulates, you will be able to easily see trends and the ministerial directory housed in Disciples Home patterns in the previous months and, eventually, for Missions. Congregations will be able to update their several years. Other congregations will not have ac- contact and staff information in real time for submis- cess to your data until the year book “snapshot” but sion to the regions for verification before pushing it out congregations and regional ministers will be able to to the existing databases housed in general ministries. download individual congregations’ data for study, Your region is gathering initial contact names and profiles, and more. e-mail addresses now for the fall introduction. You will Training video and instructions will be available this receive an e-mail invitation from [email protected] to fall so you will want to make sure the regional office initiate your account. A single e-mail and password has accurate contact information.

2 The Disciples’ Advocate Originator of Woman-to- Woman Journeys Passes Away Janice Newborn, longtime staff in general book, Women on a Mission about African- church ministries and originator of the Dis- American women in the Disciples of Christ. ciples Women’s Woman-to-Woman program, Her biography was also featured in a video passed away April 21, 2020, in Claremont, series – Wisdom of Women, Volume 2 – pro- Calif., at the age of 91. She was the spouse of duced by Disciples Women. the Rev. Ernest J. Newborn, Sr., Acting President of Disciples who passed away in November Home Missions, Rev. Sheila Spen- of 2019. cer, said, “Janice Newborn was Executive Director of Dis- a treasured mentor and trusted ciples Women. Rev. Dr. Patricia source of wisdom. Throughout Donahoo, said, “Janice Newborn her life and ministry, she has sown was instrumental in creating the encouragement into the lives of Woman-to-Woman Worldwide so many of us. I am especially program of Disciples Women. thankful for her ministry and work This program has expanded the within Disciples Women and Dis- worldview of women for the last ciples Home Missions. She was a 30 years by creating opportuni- true gift and I am forever grateful.” ties to learn from women of faith Janice Newborn Newborn leaves behind two in other countries. Not only do children, Ernest J. Newborn II and women learn first-hand the struggles of our Mary Jo Newborn Wiggins, their spouses and sisters but also provides the opportunity to several grandchildren. work with Global Ministries in sharing and Arrangements are incomplete at this time publicizing the programs serving our sisters in though a memorial service is being planned in those countries. The work of Disciples Women Claremont this summer. The family requests, is indebted to her leadership.” in lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Newborn’s During her career with the Church, New- name be made to the Christian Church Foun- born worked in the Indianapolis offices of the dation for the Ernest J. and Janice Newborn Division of Overseas Ministries, Disciples Fund. Online gifts may be made at christian- Women and Disciples Home Missions, retir- churchfoundation.org/give. ing in 1994. She was featured in Melvia Fields’

Visit our virtual worship map online to find congregations offering virtual worship experiences each week. http://www.wellfedspirit.org/virtualworship/index.html

3 The Disciples’ Advocate How Do We Deal With What We Do Not Want To See In 2020? Garfield is one of those comic strips that sometimes That poem took my breath. If it does not cause you evokes more than a polite smile. to think or feel something, you might want to check for In the first panel of one such strip, Garfield is sitting metabolism. at the table with a feast in front of him: Turkey, The powerful dissonance of attributing those dressing, biscuits, vegetables, pies and more. words to God is exactly the point. He is obviously enjoying it. In the corner of We could end hunger. Since we have not, that panel is the subtle image of Odie the dog are the hungry to conclude that God somehow outside the window. wants it this way? Why else would decision The second panel is a closer view of Odie; makers fail to end the scandal of hunger? he’s covered with snow and has empty water How do we deal with what we don’t want and food dishes. to see? What will Garfield do? Will he open the One way we could deal with what we don’t window and hand food to Odie? Will he invite want to see is to close our drapes, our minds, Odie in to share the feast? How will Garfield Nathan Day Wilson our checkbooks. We could reveal our inner handle his abundance alongside Odie’s scarcity? Garfields and pretend like what we don’t want In the third panel Garfield shuts the drapes and says, to see doesn’t exist. (News flash: It still does.) “That’s better.” Another option is to blame the things we want to How do we deal with what we do not want to see? avoid on something outside of our control. God, perhaps. I thought about that Garfield strip – one that I have in Hughes is not doing this but is pointing to the absurdity a large, disorderly folder of comic strips and poems and of doing so. other things labeled “This Will Preach” – the other day Or we could go all anti-Garfield. Rather than close off when I came across Langston Hughes’ gripping poem, or close out what we don’t want to see, we could inten- “God to Hungry Child”: tionally and courageously open ourselves to it. Hungry child, Open our hearts to feel the plight of others. Open our I didn’t make this world for you. minds to consider creative solutions. Open our mouths to You didn’t buy any stock in my railroad. engage in authentic discussions. Open our hands to work You didn’t invest in my corporation. alongside others. Open our checkbooks to support those Where are your shares of Standard Oil? who are creatively working alongside others. I made the world for the rich How do you deal with what you don’t want to see? And the will-be-rich And the have-always-been-rich. Nathan Day Wilson is an ordained minister in the Christian Not for you, Church (Disciples of Christ). Hungry child.

General Youth Council Accepting Applications

The General Youth Council is a leadership opportunity for young people, serving as a vehicle for their voices to be heard and a chance to make a difference within the church. The GYC helps connect youth to the wider church and also to lift up to the wider church the issues and concerns of youth. GYC members help plan and lead General Assembly events for youth as well as offer other leadership within the Assembly. Youth members serve two year terms, adult members serve three year terms. Youth must have completed sophomore year in high school to apply. Find more information, a video intro to GYC, and links to applications here. And to keep up with the latest news from the GYC, check the DOC Youth Voice Facebook page.

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Spencer Continue from page 1. “DHM can continue to expand and be a sup- Spencer’s experience with DHM as well as port. We can continue to live into showing the focus of her ministry are needed qualities people the life-changing love of Jesus.” for DHM at this time of transition. Spencer began her calling in ministry as an Ability to approach leadership from an educator, with both a bachelor’s and master’s educator’s point of view, which she describes degree in education. While honing her gifts as as the ability to facilitate the learning that can an educator and leader, she also recognized her happen for both the student and the teacher. call to ministry through the examples of her “As a teacher, you’re always learning,” Spen- family as well as the opportunities provided cer says. She brings that mindset to the team to her in the Pacific Southwest Region. Her of DHM, in which everyone should have the formation also came through the leadership opportunity to share their ideas and lead. “Ev- opportunities and impact of the National eryone’s thoughts and ideas are very important Convocation and Disciples Women’s Ministry. to this season, this completely new season These ministries had major impact on her life for how we see church and do church. This and ministry. She earned her Master of Divin- pandemic season, especially, has reinforced ity and was ordained in 2018. the fact that the church is not confined, and Spencer relocated to Indianapolis in 2008 we are able to be the Church in a new and to work with DHM as the Merger Staff Posi- innovative way. God is leading us into this tion -Program Director in Disciples Women. challenge and opportunity.” The Merger Staff Position called her to be a DHM - because of its DNA as a support resource to African congregations/ community or the many communities of the church - is in addition to the Church. She then contin- poised to listen and to connect. Our Christian ued with DHM as the Director of Christian Vocations office has had the ability to provide Education/Merger Staff and Assistant to the a map of churches doing virtual worship. President - her role before becoming Acting Our General Youth Council has shifted from President. In assuming the Interim President planning General Assembly events to talking Role, one of the first priorities will be ensur- about what’s happening in the world, address- ing that the Christian Education Merger Staff ing inequalities they have new awareness of. position is filled. This work will be done in Disciples Women, Refugee and Immigra- conjunction with the leadership of National tion Ministries, Immigration Legal Counsel, Convocation Board. Green Chalice, Ministry Across Generations, Spencer has prioritized cross-racial, gen- Disciples Men, Chaplains - all of these min- erational, and geographic relationships. Fluent istries and more held within DHM are about in Spanish and passionate about travel and relationship, connection, and support. Most preaching, Spencer is grateful for a life in min- importantly, DHM is committed to being a istry that has given the opportunity to travel Pro-Reconciling/Anti-Racist Ministry. with Woman-to-Woman Worldwide trips to Colombia and Venezuela, Democratic Repub- In Christ’s Love, lic of Congo, and Morocco. She has preached Katherine Raley Alexander and led workshops at several Convenciones Board Chair, Disciples Home Missions across the US. CW&W Virtual Trainings

Children Worship & Wonder Virtual Trainings will begin the 2nd week of September. Please check the website for updates.

5 The Disciples’ Advocate Elections: A New Thing in 2020 Over the past few decades, we seem, as your party, you are labeled either a racist or a a country, to be divided along an imaginary, socialist…as if affiliation with a party dictated hypothetical line of political party. Like social your personal value system. Historically, we, media, we cannot blame political parties for as a society, have allowed religion, ethnicity, the way they have been abused. and even money or position/ Like any tool, it is not inherently status to divide us. We are not good or bad; it is only in how victims; we choose whether or we use the tool that we add a not to participate in that sort of value whether it be positive or thinking. This year we have the negative. opportunity to work through an Perhaps, our new thing in election without drawing lines/ this election year is to recognize boundaries/walls/fences; may that political party used to be a this be our new thing. shorthand way to have a sum- In this election year, may mary of how each candidate or representative we make rational decisions based on values, ‘generally’ thought or felt about different programs, and ideas of candidates without issues and programs. It was intended to be dividing ourselves from our brothers and a tool to assist in decision-making. It is only sisters because we have misused a simple tool. recently that it has become common to use party as a designation of who I can be in re- Rev. Dr. Pat Donahoo lationship with, or not. Often, depending on Executive Director, Disciples Women

2020 A New Thing I am stunned speechless by the new paths through this collaborative work including: and pursuits that I have undertaken with the adapting messages of hope; modifying train- Lord. Thoughts of new hopes, achievements, ing materials for faith leaders; archetype devel- assignments, ministry, and relationships flood opment; print media concept design and devel- my mind as I reflect on opment; promotional the twists and turns materials design; and that my life has taken pre-testing of Infor- over the past six years. mation, Education, I went from practicing and Communication General Dentistry in (IEC) materials, which Memphis, Tenn., to collect authentic and walking in my call- actionable feedback ing as a Mission Co- from the community. Worker in India, South Now I “sing to the Korea, and now Eswa- Lord a new song, for tini with the Council of he has done marvel- Swaziland Churches. lous things” in my life. This placement For more infor- has presented new avenues and platforms mation about the fight against AIDS/HIV in for me to employ my transferable skills and Eswatini visit the U.S. Embassy in Eswatini: cultivate new ones. One of the most significant PEPFAR website. conduits for this has been my involvement this year with the Technical Working Group of the Kahala Cannon, Mission Co-worker in Eswatini Faith and Community Initiative, which seeks with the Council of Swaziland Churches to achieve HIV epidemic control in Eswatini. I have gained many new skills and experiences 6 The Disciples’ Advocate Seeing Clearly Through the Storm This decade brings both fresh and familiar perspec- team, serving dinner daily to 1,000 or more refugees. tives. We think of 20/20 as ideal vision. So it makes sense Other refugees get beans and rice if they have the means to embrace our vision as God’s people in 2020. For South- for doing their own cooking. west Good Samaritan we see clearly the needs of refugees As prelude to volunteers carrying food over on a Feb- – even in the storms of shifting government protocols. ruary afternoon, an interfaith prayer vigil was held at the The familiar is the generosity of our donors/vol- border bridge, in solidarity against migration protocols unteers. The that punish group pic- those escap- tured to the ing violence left worked in their with some of homelands. our refugees Praying is to sort do- something nated goods we can all so that we do. We can might more also write. efficiently Sample let- Volunteers deliver them ters and new Interfaith prayer vigil at the border bridge to the poor- appeals can est-of-the-poor in this Rio Grande Valley. They also do- be found at refugeesinternational.org/advocacy-letters. nated $500 plus some heaters and other supplies. “Fresh” news is Federal policies now requiring asy- Rev. Feliberto Pereira, lum seekers to wait on the Mexico side of the border. Founder & Executive Director A year ago, we were helping one of our partners, Team Southwest Good Samaritan Ministries Brownsville, to feed approximately 150 refugees a meal Los Fresnos, Texas each day at the border. With the new policy, there are now more than 2,500 refugees at that camp. Blessedly, the not-for-profit World Central Kitchen has joined the

Biblical Christianity My spouse is a dean and professor at St. John’s Col- our lives, our thinking, our relationships, and, indeed, lege, where students and teachers together read “the Great our entire way of being in the world. Books.” In this approach, the keys to learning, thinking, One final suggestion: Because Christians recognize and growing intellectually are reading, reflecting upon, Jesus in “the breaking of the bread” (Luke 24:35), we should and discussing with others a shared text. Shouldn’t it be always read, study, discuss, and pray the Scriptures in similar with Christians? Aren’t we supposed to learn, think connection with the Lord’s Table; and therefore in a way deeply, and grow spiritually by engaging in honest, open, that calls for gratitude, praise, repentance, forgiveness, and loving discussions about our shared text, the Bible? humility, wholeness, unity, community, equality, and a But we must do more than read a common text. For commitment to sacrifice for others. Christians to mature spiritually, morally, and intellectu- But what about justice? Answer: It is my firm belief that ally, we must read our shared text within the context of a truly Spirit-led, Table-fed, Biblically literate Christian a loving community centered on Christ and guided by community cannot help but have a passion for justice! the Holy Spirit. In fact, with the help of the Spirit, we should not only read and discuss the Scriptures, but also Rev. Dr. Ken Brooker Langston, Ph.D. pray them (especially the Psalms). In this way our Sacred Executive Director, Disciples Center for Public Witness Scriptures become a greater part of the very rhythm of Director, Disciples Justice Action Network

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Now, more than ever, it is crucial to build On the Jesus Way website, there is also and maintain life-giving relationships. Our a series of podcasts featuring Greg and Alex relationships with others, and with God, are as they discuss the principles which guide an essential part of our spirituality. Developing the Jesus Way and talk with others about and deepening these relation- the importance of ministry to ships is at the core of the new and with men in the church. Jesus Way curriculum from The podcast episodes, along Disciples Men! with the curriculum, provide Greg Alexander, Director insight into the “why” behind of Disciples Men, and Alex the Jesus Way and help church Ruth, Associate Director, leaders develop a plan to start, are excited to announce the or support, ministry with men release of the first three cur- in their congregation. riculum offerings in The Jesus In the coming months, even Way. The first curriculum for more resources will be avail- men’s ministry consists of able through Disciples Men. 26 weekly lessons that cre- Each of these multi-session ate relationships among men studies examines what the and allow the participants to Bible tells us about being a develop a robust spirituality Christian man in the world as they follow the way of Jesus Christ. The today. The wide variety of materials will help second is an in-depth look at the Bible and Disciples Men groups at all stages, from newly how understanding scripture prepares us to formed to vibrant, to follow Jesus as we seek walk in the way of Jesus Christ. And the third to be the men God is calling us to be. study is focused on prayer and uncovering our God-given potential through a journey Rev. Greg Alexander, Director in community with other men. Each of these Rev. Alex Ruth, Associate Director downloadable studies is available through Disciples Men the Jesus Way website, http://jesuswaymen.net.

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8 The Disciples’ Advocate Kansas Christian Home Smooth Transitions Kansas Christian Home (KCH) is a growing, vibrant the KCH 5-star quality (www.cms.gov) recognized by senior living community. Independent Living residents CMS. experience the comfort and privacy of residential homes Providing consistent staffing is an important part of or apartments knowing that a dedicated staff is there to our Home Health Care and Health Center. One of the evi- support them as much or as little as each resident’s desires. denced based programs that has been developed at Kansas Each resident is greeted with the availability of staff to assist Christian Home is a peer to peer mentor program. This with things such as hanging pictures or setting up a tv. “On program invests in the shining stars who have a personal my first day here, I was so impressed mission to serve residents. The Mentors with the help of planting my favorite must complete a six (6) week program plants and the reassurance that I no that includes skills such as communica- longer have to change my lightbulbs!” tion, adult learning styles, emotional quoted a current independent resident. intelligence, and conflict resolution. Once Residents experience a community of the Mentors graduate from the program, inclusion with each other and a staff they are involved in hiring and training that appreciates each person’s unique new employees and promote developing life and preferences. strong, supportive, relationships for the Living at Kansas Christian home KCH care-force. means that the day to day living includes services to pro- From a single building launched in mote a life that is truly maintenance free. Maintenance Newton in 1961 by the Christian Church (Disciples of free living on our independent living campus means no Christ) and founder, the Rev. James Tilsley, could only lawn care, home maintenance, or property taxes; senior imagine how KCH would grow or how the mission would living can be the best time in your life! If there is a need serve the seniors over the last 58 years. Kansas Christian for additional support or care, there is a team of caring Home was built as a Continuing Care Retirement Com- professionals who value your independence that will walk munity in Newton Kansas, not far from easy access to an with you through that process. The security of knowing accomplished medical plaza, Newton Medical Center. Kan- that the community you are investing in has all levels of sas Christian Home encompasses a beautiful residential care with consistent care transitions, provides the comfort campus in Newton that includes individual homes, spa- of what senior living is intended to have. cious independent living-plus apartments with garages, KCH enjoys a leadership team that has over 40 years and a long-term care facility that also offers private rooms of combined senior living experience to support seniors and a private post-acute care wing. living their best life. Strong relationships with the medi- cal community in Newton and surrounding areas such as Chryseis Casanova, Director of Marketing, Clinical Liaison Hutchinson, Marion, Wichita, and McPherson, enhances Kansas Christian Home Homelessness Prevention The 2019 count found 36,300 homeless living in the pay late storage fees, and reinstate his driver’s license. City of Los Angeles. This was a 16% increase from 2018. The case manager also assisted the client in applying to All Peoples has established Homeless Prevention ser- senior housing and he was referred to Work Source for vices through our FamilySource Center. John Brown is an employment assistance. He is currently staying at the elderly adult involved with All Peoples Community Center Bridge Housing which he learned from his case manager since 2018. Mr. Brown was considered chronically home- at both All Peoples and Midnight Mission. The client has less living in various shelters, hotels and on the streets. successfully finished his Forklift certification and is pend- Through various in-person meetings, the case manager ing the next process. Thanks to the effective case plan Mr. was able to gain the client’s trust and built a rapport with Brown is currently living in a stable shelter and working him. After a comprehensive assessment and creation of towards permanent housing. Our new program is focused realistic goals, the case manager determined there were on prevention to help the individuals and families like Mr. other factors contributing to his housing instability. Brown before they become homeless. His SSI check was delayed because he had to use a P.O. Box which is not acceptable for payments of SSI checks. Saundra Bryant, Executive Director Mr. Brown was allowed to use our address for all of his All Peoples Community Center, Los Angeles, California important documents. Emergency funding enables us to 9 The Disciples’ Advocate Passing the Peace Disciples Peace Fellowship is doing a new thing ground ourselves spiritually in the gospel-imperative this summer: Hosting an intergenerational peacemak- for peace and justice. It is going to be a wonderful event, ers training event! It is called “Passing the Peace!” and made even better by your participation! we hope you can join us for this (reimagined) online Visit Passing the Peace to learn more about the peacemaking event (new date to be determined). “Passing the Peace!” training event, sign up to receive Our original plan was to host an in-person event further information, and register for theevent! in Washington, D.C., the day before “Passing the Peace!” will be open the Poor People’s Assembly & Moral to folks of all ages and backgrounds, March. However, when the coronavi- and thanks to a generous grant from rus pandemic forced the Poor People’s Week of Compassion the event is 100% Campaign to transform their massive free! Just sign up online to let us know justice event into an enormous online you are coming! experience, DPF elected to reimagine “Peace I leave with you; my peace our “Passing the Peace!” training event I give to you. as well. I do not give to you as the world Members of the DPF Executive Team along with the gives. 2020 DPF Peace Interns are hard at work rescheduling Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let the event and reformatting it for an online audience. Rest them be afraid.” ~ John 14:27 ~ assured that “Passing the Peace!” will be an inspiring Rev. Brian Frederick-Gray, time of prayer and conversation where we build rela- Director of Mission Support and tionships with fellow advocates, learn effective peace the Peace Intern Program practices that we can share in our lives and in our com- Disciples Peace Fellowship munities, meet with the 2020 DPF Peace Interns, and

10 The Disciples’ Advocate Show Up, Speak Up, Stand Up! 2020 Reconciliation Ministry Offering Sept. 27 & Oct. 4 Presence (noun) pre-ze-n(t)s – “The state ity. Like the disciples and those gathered in or fact of existing, occurring, or being present the Lukan version of Jesus’ triumphal entry in a place or thing” or for a person. Presence into Jerusalem, struck by his presence, they is the essence of showing up. In a meeting could not keep silent with their praise. They when I accepted my first call in ministry, I had encountered someone divine and they asked my predecessor, “What is the most shouted Hosana! Hosana! Blessed is the one important thing I should remember as a who comes in the name of Lord. Blessed are college chaplain?” He said unequivocally, we who through the Ministry of Reconcilia- “Show up.” I did. I went to football games tion, have the collective capacity and will to in the dead of winter, recitals for musical affirm the holy and the divine in all of God’s instruments I could not pronounce nor appre- children. Your gifts to Reconciliation Ministry ciate their sounds, concerts, and disciplinary Offering allows Disciples to show up, speak counseling sessions. As well, I was present up, and stand up on behalf of those who to officiate the weddings of former students need our voices to proclaim God’s justice who played outrageous sports and instru- and mercy is present with us and available ments and who sometimes made bad deci- to all. reconciilationministry.org/giv sions. It would follow that presence is more than its physical expression. It has impact Rev. April Johnson and meaning that affirms our shared human- Minister of Reconciliation

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12 The Disciples’ Advocate Lexington Theological Seminary Receives Grant Lexington Theological Seminary (LTS) has received Rev. Doug Lofton, LTS Board of Trustees Chair, a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support said, “We are truly appreciative to Lilly Endowment new efforts to strengthen the vitality of congregations. as it supports a long-standing core focus of Lexington The LTS program, Linking Student Practices with Con- Theological Seminary. For generations of students there gregational Learning, will build upon the connections has been a strong tie to the practical connection between between the student ministerial experiences that hap- classroom and local church ministry. As a graduate of pen at LTS congregational sites and LTS in 1981, my 40-year ministry seminary-based education. career was strongly guided by a LTS will partner with twenty three-year opportunity to live out congregations to clarify and articulate the classroom in a local church, their missions and core theological which served as a student place- practices in light of their changing ment for nearly 150 years. In our contexts. Seminarians will serve in the current non-residential program participating congregations to experi- design, the mandated student ence first-hand how churches can work connection to a local church and to adapt their ministries to thrive. This a local mentor is the next genera- immersive pedagogy will help congre- tion of the intentional practice of gational leaders and seminarians gain classroom learning defined in a a clearer sense of their roles in thriving congregational context.” congregations. In 2018, LTS received a $1 mil- Objectives for the new program lion grant from Lilly Endowment are as follows: Charise Gillett, President as part of its Thriving in Ministry 1. Congregations will Lexington Theological Seminary initiative. Thriving in Ministry come to understand is focused on supporting clergy their identity and thus articulate a mentoring, peer groups, lay education and programs clearer sense of their mission as a that support overall pastoral flourishing. congregation. Lilly Endowment Inc. is an Indianapolis-based pri- 2. Congregations will gain a clearer vate philanthropic foundation created in 1937 by three understanding of the role of their members of the Lilly family - J.K. Lilly Sr. and his sons, Eli pastor in the development and and J.K. Jr. - through gifts of stock in their pharmaceuti- sustaining of a congregation’s cal business, Eli Lilly & Company. In keeping with the identity, vision and mission. founders’ wishes, the Endowment supports the causes 3. Congregations will learn how of community development, education and religion. Its to measure progress for greater grantmaking in religion focuses on supporting efforts to ecclesial effectiveness in their faith strengthen the leadership and vitality of Christian con- communities. gregations throughout the country and to increase the Rev. Erin Cash will serve as program director for the public’s understanding of the role of religion in public life. project. Rev. Cash earned her MDiv from Emory Uni- Lexington Theological Seminary is a covenant versity’s Candler School of Theology and is a doctoral seminary of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), student at LTS. She serves as the Director of Admis- offering Master’s and Doctoral degrees and continuing sions at LTS and is in her second term as moderator of education opportunities both online and onsite to clergy the Christian Church in Kentucky. and lay leaders. It is accredited by the Association of “LTS is grateful for the opportunity to engage con- Theological Schools. For more information about edu- gregations in their contexts to better understand how cational opportunities at LTS, contact Rev. Erin Cash, they live out their mission,” said Dr. Charisse L. Gillett, Director of Admissions, at [email protected]. President of LTS. “I look forward to Erin’s leadership as we resource and strengthen congregations. The seminary Rev. Carol Devine is deeply appreciative of the Lilly Endowment Inc. for Director of Communications this grant and looks forward to learning from and with Lexington Theological Seminar congregations.”

13 The Disciples’ Advocate Ministries Across Generations – A New Thing or a Faithful Thing? Trying to do a “new thing” in an institutional system, After seven years in this position and working along- like a church, feels impossible. Over the past 30 to 40 side ecumenical colleagues, scholars, and practitioners, years, we have been so “siloed” in our ministries, that I will share my short list of “old things” that need to go to intentionally reunite all ages of the body together is if you want to do a “new thing”… or more importantly, now counter-cultural in both society and in our faith a “faithful thing.” communities. • Pay those who work with the children, youth, Disciples Home Missions is working to shift what families, and young adults the same as the studies have shown over person who preaches or works with the and over has been the pri- adults. That is 5 of the seven generations, mary reason people have and could be more if one includes the fact left their faith communities that 30% of all young people live with a by establishing Ministries grandparent. Solo pastors are to be pastors Across Generations, but for all ages, not primarily adults. when the church is run pri- • Create multi-sensory worship experiences for marily by one generation all ages. Remind people that what the pastor (sorry - Boomers), it is hard says is not as important as the image of the to reach out to all seven whole body worshipping together. (Get rid living generations in ways of Children’s Time and Children’s Church.) that truly engage voices, If we can’t all worship God together, than insights, and ways to best we will never live faithfully together. We know Christ together. We will continue to be segregated, and those talk about each other, but who were never really a part of the primary rarely do we know the best gathering and traditions of our faith will ways to engage with each continue to leave. other in faithful practices. (Because “talking” is a Boomer • See faith beyond Sunday morning. Sunday generation approach.) school (for younger people) has died. Let it We, the “Church,” have become desperate and seek go. Use technology, online meetings, mid- to entertain other generations with the right curricula, or week gatherings, and other ways to enhance create a cool place for them to gather. Rarely, however, do faith throughout the week. Use Sunday as we share the same space. Rarely do we engage as a full a time to prepare families to engage in their body. We do not do it in worship. We do not do it with faith throughout the week. our staffs. We do not do it with our curricula. We do not This is only the beginning, and most of you reading do it in our leadership. We do not do it at camp. We do this are also a specific generation who likes this specific not do it on our mission experiences. We do not engage type communication. It is hard in today’s society to com- in society in intergenerational ways. Marketing and social municate across age lines. So, I will not make what I am structures (schools, sports, and shopping) also segregate asking sound easy because that is not true or faithful. I in a way that financially supports other institutions. will however, tell you the truth of my experience in both But the church is not supposed to be like other societal the local and general level church. institutions. Our faith stories show us that we are supposed There has been pushback. There has been learning. to be something different than the world around us. We These institutional church realities are not quick or easy are to be God’s example in the world. As the Christian fixes. They are not Band-Aids, but are hard rehabilitation Church (Disciples of Christ), we are to create wholeness practices that come after major illnesses, scarring, and where we are fragmented. Yet, many are so entrenched painful experiences. Yet, at the end I have seen whole- in the normalize narrative of age-segregation in our soci- ness and I have seen stability. I have seen the laughter of ety, that they rarely even notice how our churches have children in church, the joy of the elderly, the leadership of followed our human path over God’s path. They notice young adults, and the love of God at every age and stage. people are “missing” but they have never stopped to ask the hard questions of, “Why?” Instead, they ask me Rev. Olivia Bryan Updegrove for the best new curricula that might “save” their youth Minister for Ministries Across Generations and children.

14 The Disciples’ Advocate “Well Our Soul’s Got Happy” There is a line from a gospel song of the African preaching will help churches grow. He actually, did some American Church that aptly describes and sums up “bold” preaching. Dr. Spencer took the simple phrase, “God the 46th Annual Black Ministers Retreat that was put it in you” and by the time he sat down the gathering was convened in Nashville, Tenn., March 9 to 12, 2020. up to confirming that God had indeed put something in all That line declares: of us that he called. After Dr. Stacy Spencer’s second lecture, I went to the valley “Help My Unbelief,” all of us left with the affirmation that And I didn’t go to stay our preaching will be “BOLD.” Well my soul got happy I was able to peep in on all of the workshops and they were And I stay all day buzzing with excitement. A clear indication that souls were Rarely can anyone say that from beginning to end, happy is when persons passed the registration desk during

Rev. R. Janae Pitts-Murdock Rev. Dr. Stacy Spencer lecturing. each worship, lecture, workshop and meal gathering break and we received the thumbs up over and over again. caused our souls to be happy. The choirs, praise and Rev. Dr. R. Janae Pitts-Murdock, Interim Pastor of the worship leaders were exceptional. The comments Light of The World Christian Church made sure that our after Rev. Yolanda Norton’s “head hurting” lectures soul’s stayed happy for the journey back home. Her sermon, on Ruth and Rizpah clearly indicated that souls got Not Me, Not Now, Not Here from Judges 11:29 – 40, in the happy. The question and answer sessions were inter- vernacular of Black Church, “slayed us.” We stayed at the altar

Rev. Dr. Cynthia Hale and Rev. Yolanda Norton Rev. Dr. Bill Lee spersed with soul happy shouts. Participants joyfully until everyone was anointed and left shouting, “Not Me, Not left each session emphatically stating that they will Now, Not Here.” What a retreat!!!!!!!!!!! We will see all of you never be able to preach from the book of Ruth as they March 1 to 4, 2021, Embassy Suites Airport, Nashville, Tenn. once did. Rev. Dr. Stacy Spencer made us want to stay all Rev. Bill Lee day with his unique style of presenting how bold Director, Black Ministers Retreat

15 The Disciples’ Advocate Bethany College Adds Tree Tour, Trail With a renewed focus on its scenic West Virginia loca- work creator Dr. Joan Maloof said her goal is to identify tion, Bethany College has undertaken projects to showcase and protect one forest in each of the U.S. counties where its trail system and Old Growth Forest on campus. forests could grow. The TriBeta Club is creating a tree tour across cam- Parkinson Forest is the 11th site in West Virginia and pus. Club members will mark about 60 noteworthy trees the first in the Northern Panhandle to be included in the with UV-stable signs including the tree’s common name, network. scientific name, and a QR code that will The college has also added a new link to a website providing more infor- trail head, named in honor Dr. Albert mation. Other trees across campus will R. Buckelew, Jr., an emeritus professor have smaller ID tags. of biology whose research included A donation by alumni Marc Chern- ornithology. enko '78, a Bethany College trustee, and He has led many classes throughout Judge Joyce Dumbaugh-Chernenko '78 the Old Growth Forest in his tenure and will cover the costs of the signs. was instrumental in starting the Bethany The tree tour is modeled after a Audubon Society Chapter and bringing project at Colby College in Waterville, the WV Brooks Bird Club to campus. Maine. The tour will feature trees near A dedication ceremony for the new Bethany’s academic buildings and in Members of Bethany College Tri-Beta trail was planned in conjunction with the Bethany College Trail System which Club mark a tree that will be part of a a weeklong Earth Day celebration in planned tree tour across the West Virginia ventures into Parkinson Forest. The campus. mid-April. system includes seven interconnected paths over two miles. Shannon E. Kolkedy In October, the college’s Parkinson Forest was added Communications Specialist to the national Old-Growth Forest Network, which aims Bethany College, Bethany, West Virginia to preserve and protect the country’s national assets. Net-

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Bethany’s Ties to Disciples Opens Doors for Student

For Disciples of Christ students, Bethany College offers doors for graduate school,” she said. new academic opportunities in a familiar faith setting. In addition to its Disciples ties, she said she chose One such student is Alexia Valenzuela, a junior reli- Bethany because it was a small campus close to home gious studies major from Washington, Pa. that provided her with many opportunities. "At Bethany, I have been given so many opportunities At Bethany, Valenzuela is an Alexander Campbell to grow as a person and I am continuously learning new Scholar and is a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and things," she said. the Religion and Philosophy Club. Valenzuela said she has attended Camp Laurelview, a "The small campus feels like home, and the professors Disciples of Christ church camp in Rockwood, Pa., since care about their students’ well-being and education,” she she was 12 and has served as a counselor as well. She met said. “The Bethany Memorial Church is also involved with a good group of friends at the camp and joined Lone Pine the students and they are always there to help students Christian Church in Washington in 2017. in any way they can.” She is attending Bethany on a Disciples of Christ scholarship, which she calls "extremely helpful" in pay- Shannon E. Kolkedy ing for her education. Communications Specialist "It has led me to meet other Disciples students on Bethany College campus, [given me] opportunities to travel, and opened Bethany, West Virginia

17 The Disciples’ Advocate HELM Welcomes New Presidents In 2020, three Disciple-related colleges and uni- University’s physical plant. Speaking of what drew her versities welcomed new presidents while three more to the position, Morrison-Shetlar noted, “I was drawn to schools will have presidents completing their first year the presidency at the University of Lynchburg because in leadership. I believe in the values of the University and the excel- Culver Stockton has announced the election of its lence of the students, faculty, and staff. The University of 27th president, Douglas B. Palmer, who began his ten- Lynchburg prepares students to be engaged, contribut- ure on July 1, 2020. Palmer comes to Culver-Stockton ing citizens who embrace diversity and inclusive excel- from Walsh University in North lence.” A native of Scotland, Morrison-Shetlar earned Canton, Ohio, where he served a bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry, and a as provost, vice president of aca- doctorate in biomedical science, from Dundee College demic affairs and dean since 2015. of Technology (now Abertay University). While serving Walsh, Palmer Brien Lewis has been named as the 27th president directed the building design and of Transylvania University. He comes to Transylvania assisted with the fundraising from Catawba College in North for the $11.4 million Marlene Carolina, where he served as and Joe Toot Learning Center, a president from April 2012. Dur- 44,000 square foot facility which ing his tenure at Catawba Col- opened in 2018; established the lege, Lewis oversaw an increase Institute for Community Health Douglas B. Palmer in undergraduate enrollment, and Food Design Institute, Walsh increased the college’s endow- University’s first research institute; added eleven online ment by 87%, led two fundrais- programs for adult-degree completion; and launched ing campaigns, and created new an undergraduate degree program in museum studies, academic and athletic programs. the first of its kind in the Midwest. Sharing his excite- Speaking about his vision for the ment about coming to Culver-Stockton, Palmer said, 240-year-old institution, Lewis Brien Lewis “Culver-Stockton’s focus on students and emphasis said, “Transylvania’s next president must be a catalyst, on experiential learning tell me that this is a place of motivator, and facilitator committed to the value and creativity and innovation. It is leading in preparing purpose of intellectual and personal development. students for the jobs of the 21st century. My family Transy continues to serve as a pioneer in higher educa- and I can’t wait to meet everyone on ‘the Hill’ and to tion, originating new lines of thought, activities, and become part of the Culver-Stockton family.” Palmer methods for a rapidly evolving 21st century.” Lewis, holds a doctorate in European history from The Ohio 52, holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of State University, a master’s degree in modern European North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Juris Doctor from history from the University of Oregon and a bachelor’s the University of Toronto. Be begins his tenure as on degree in history from the University of North Carolina July 1, 2020. at Asheville. In addition to these new presidents beginning their The University of Lynchburg tenures in 2020, Carmen J. Walters, the 14th president has named Allison Morrison- of Tougaloo College, and David Mellott, the 7th presi- Shetlar as its 11th president. The dent of Christian Theological Seminary, completed first woman and first person born their first year at the end of 2019-2020 academic year. outside of the United States to Nancy Pittman of Phillips Theological Seminary will lead the University, she began her also completed her first full academic year as president tenure on July 1, 2020. Morrison- after previously serving Phillips as interim president. Shetlar comes to Lynchburg from HELM looks forward to supporting the work of Western Carolina University, these presidents and all of our higher education part- where she has been provost since ners as Disciples-related schools continue to educate 2014. While at Western Carolina, Allison Morrison-Shetlar and develop Christian leaders who are transforming she implemented the NC Promise (Photo credit John McCormick, church, society, and world. Tuition plan; completed a compre- University of Lynchburg) hensive fundraising campaign; Jon Barnes, Director for developed new academic programs; and oversaw Higher Education & Communications growth on campus, both in enrollment as well as to the

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DACA & TPS FAITH ACTIONS Needed Now After the Supreme Court’s Decision

1. WRITE & CALL YOUR SENATORS IMMEDIATELY to urge they include undocumented people in the COVID-19 relief package! Send a Letter, watch and share Viktor’s Story, and see these Resources for Immigrants During COVID-19.

Knowing the Administration may try to end DACA again, and a ruling in the “Ramos” court case on TPS may come soon, call your Senators at (202) 224-3121, and use this sample script: The Supreme Court saved DACA for now, but the administration still wants to end its protections for the 700,000 currently protected by it. TPS also concerns over 300,000 long-time members of our communities, who may soon have their lives turned upended by a federal court decision. We urge you to pass permanent protections, like the bipartisan Dream and Promise Act, to the floor for a vote. Additionally, as families across the nation are hurting from COVID-19, please support an automatic extension of immigrant status and work permits to benefit DACA and TPS holders in the next COVID-19 relief package.

2. CONTINUE TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS with DACA recipients in your local area & invite a DACA speaker to your congregation. Go to https://dacadecision.com/ to learn more about the Supreme Court’s decision and resources for DACA leaders.

3. SUPPORT RENEWALS for DACA, as the cost is now $495 & is likely to grow soon to $765! Visit: https://unitedwedream.org/renew-my-daca-2019/ to see see how to renew/support a renewal, or contact [email protected] (Sharon) or [email protected] (Valeria) if you wish to support a Disciples DACA leader’s renewal.

4. REGISTER NOW TO JOIN our next “Monday DACA/TPS Prayers” on Aug. 17 & every third Monday at 1 p.m. Eastern: https://bit.ly/DACAPrayersRSVP!

Contact Rev. Sharon Stanley-Rea, Disciples Refugee and Immigration Ministries (RIM) Director, at: 202-957-7826, or [email protected] to share your plans or for more information!

19 The Disciples’ Advocate Disciples Hidden Treasure: Rev. Clemette Haskins Ph.D. Have you ever met someone that at first was a three-time All-America player. She has seems totally different from yourself, but as been inducted into the Kentucky High School you get to know one another you discover that Athletic Association and Western Kentucky spiritually you were much alike? By God’s University Hall of Fame, and was a Division 1 grace, that’s what happened to me when I first head women’s basketball Coach and assistant met Disciples pastor Rev. Clemette Haskins for top programs during her ten year basketball Ph.D. as a companion on a pilgrimage to As- career prior to attending seminary. sisi (Italy) two years ago. As if being a star athlete, chef and Dis- Having served as pastor of ciples pastor weren’t enough, Rev. Delhaven (The Haven) Christian Haskins completed a Ph.D. in the Church, now in Covina, Calif., for field of Practical Theology: Educa- the past three years, this Open and tion and Formation at Claremont Affirming multiracial/multicul- School of Theology. In keeping tural congregation deeply reflects with her “prophetic call to provide Rev. Dr. Haskins’ warmly invita- passionate leadership to people tional Spirit which seeks to make and communities of faith through room at the Table for all God’s preaching and teaching that in- children. In fact, they like to say spires, motivates, encourages and their welcome, “All Y’all” come. nurtures human flourishing; and With her focus on the Table, it may Rev. Clemette Haskins to provoke and challenge status be no surprise that Rev. Haskins quo, using compassion and love holds a Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts degree to foster and advance,” Rev. Dr. Haskins’ at the Scottsdale Culinary Institute in Arizona dissertation title is: “Queer and Queering: A which she obtained prior to her Master of Womanist Spirituality of Sports.” Who knows Divinity degree at Louisville Presbyterian what frontiers will challenge her next! I am Theological Seminary in 2009. honored to call Rev. Clemette Haskins Ph.D. What is most surprising, however, is a friend and colleague. What a Disciples gem! that Rev. Haskins is the famous daughter of former NBA player and Division I Basketball Rev. Kate Epperly D. Min., Coach Clem Haskins and she has her own Minister of Advocacy and Justice for Families prizewinning days as a basketball player and and Children coach. At Western Kentucky University she Social Media Webinar for Congregations Available Is your congregation ready to join social an effective website. media or refresh your profiles and practices? Then we’ll explore how to launch your Check out a new informational webinar social platforms and maintain for Disciples congregations, developed by our a digital presence there. Communications Ministries team to walk you Finally, we’ll suggest some through the whole process. ways to evaluate your project In the 16-minute video, we outline the outcomes. With these sugges- pieces you’ll need to create and execute a social tions and resources, we hope media plan for your congregation. 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When personal property is impacted, living through disaster. The work toward a it takes time to recover or rebuild, to achieve new normal, therefore, is for all of us. Finding a new normal. Often, there are people who ways to stand together with our local commu- cannot recover without help. As people of nity strengthens both our witness as church faith, we are called to be a part of their new and the breadth and depth of the collective new normal. Through our caring, we offer a listen- normal that is, even now, emerging. Service ing ear or needed support. Through our church and justice work undergird healthy, whole buildings, we offer respite or shelter, meals, community recovery. Disciples Volunteering or needed supplies. Through our service, we encourages local engagement with partners assist with clean up or repairs. Under the who take seriously the safety of both servant current, challenging circumstances, Disciples and those we serve with. Basic guidelines are Volunteering provides ongoing support to available here. local faith communities where faith leaders working with others are providing a coor- Rev. Josh Baird dinated, collaborative response (including Director, Disciples Volunteering response efforts in El Reno, Okla., Jefferson Disciples Celebrate New Church Movement At the 1989 General Assembly, the Chris- them continue to be places of worship. Their tian Church (Disciples of Christ) set a goal of members have increased the total number of launching 200 new congregations by 1999. Ten languages spoken in worship to 28. years later, 149 churches were started. The 2020 Pentecost Offering is an oppor- In the early years of tunity to renew our com- the 21st century, Dis- mitment to make Dis- ciples took on a broader ciples. Like the leaders vision that included a before us, we know that larger number. At the we can be more effec- 2001 General Assembly, tive at developing new the Church committed churches and resources, to forming 1,000 new and supporting regions. congregations in the first two decades of the Will you help us launch diverse and millennium as part of the ‘2020 Vision.’ sustainable churches? Will you be a part of Disciples have answered this call by mak- welcoming millions of new Disciples to the ing gifts to the Pentecost Offering, half of Lord’s Table? which supports new churches in the region We invite you to join the new church where it’s collected. The other half is used to movement… our movement for wholeness train, equip, assist, and multiply new church in a fragmented world. leaders through coaching, events, and other programs provided by New Church Ministry. Debbie Williams Last summer, we celebrated reaching our Assistant Director for Marketing for Disciples goal ahead of schedule, and today, there are Church Extension Fund and Hope Partnership 1,031 more faith communities (and count- for Missional Transformation ing) in our denomination. More than 60% of 21 The Disciples’ Advocate Ministries Across Generations, Resources and Opportunities During COVID-19 As our society responds to COVID-19, Ministries Across Generations has been working to bring local and regional church virtual resources to help with children, families, youth, and young adults. We recognize that this is an overwhelming time. At the same time, the creativ- ity and connections have empowered our calls to assist your calls and relationships. We do not want to give you more to do but give you resources and connections to do what you are already doing. Here are the highlights to help all of us faithfully guide families, children, youth, and young adults to know God is in all of life’s strange journeys. All of these resources can be found (along with many other virtual options) at www.docfamiliesandchildren.org.

Leaders: • Leaders of Children, Youth, Young Adult, or Any Pastors Gathering on first Mondays of each month at 2:30 p.m. (EST) • Updated Virtual Safety Measures • Virtual Group Games and Ice Breakers • The Southwest Region created a FREE Virtual Mission Trip focusing on refugees, immigrants, DACA, and more!

Families and Children: • Disciples Family Faith Boxes and Options • The Generosity Project: At Home Ways for All Ages to Talk About Giving

Camp: As each regional camp navigates their summer plans, we are here to help creatively engage. • InsideOut curricula has many insights and resources to offer as camp education is still available virtually. They can also be used in the fall. • “Love Letters to Camp” – Light a Candle with Our Graduates, 2020. We are inviting those who love camp to “walk with each other” and write their love letters to camp.

Justice for Ministries Across Generations: • Virtual 7K Solidarity Challenge! You don’t have to walk, but you do have to talk! More info in September. Proceeds will support Reconciliation Ministries. • In response to the rise in domestic violence during this time of “sheltering in place” a team of ministry leaders is reaching out to regions to begin a two-way dialogue about Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence response training. • Dr. Epperly is coordinating with the leaders of the Faith-Based Organizing Team of the Poor People’s Campaign to create “family friendly” discussion/action resource. • This summer: A faith-at-home Christmas card making “you are not forgotten/we care about you” project for children sequestered in asylum seekers camps in Mexico. Many engaged in our Virtual Holy Week experience by hash tagging #holySPIRITholy- WEEK. Check out the images from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday on our YouTube channel (top right-hand corner of our website). This is the same place you can find each week’s video for the Children Worship & Wonder stories. Use what you need to “plug in” with those you serve and reach out to those your community is able to serve. Ministries Across Generations is here to “walk” together with you.

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23 The Disciples’ Advocate “We Need to Talk”: The Indonesian Church Opens Dialogue with LGBTIQ Community For many years, the protestant churches of The seminar was attended by a mixture of Indonesia have practiced a “don’t ask, don’t pastors, theological students, and members of tell” approach to the presence of LGBTIQ per- the local LGBTIQ community. Responding to sons among its members and clergy. However, the seminar, Rido Herewila, coordinator of the a combination of media Kupang LGBTIQ sup- exposure, homophobic port group, said, “I’m violence, and increas- no theologian, but my ing demands for LGB- Christian faith tells TIQ respect illustrate me that all people are that silence is no longer created in the image an option. of God, including LG- In response to BTIQ persons. God’s these developments, creation is good and the Theology Facul- beautiful. The Great ty of Artha Wacana Commandment is that Christian University we should love our in Kupang sponsored a neighbors, including seminar on “Interpret- Prof. Singgih (center) with members of Artha Wacana Theological Faculty and the LGBTIQ community. LGBTIQ persons. It ing LGBT in the Bible.” is far better that we Keynote speaker was learn to love one an- Prof. Gerrit Singgih, author of a book by the other than that we spend our time judging same title, which invites Christians to take a one another.” more balanced, critical, and nuanced view of the Biblical record. Providing historical con- John Campbell-Nelson, Global Ministries Global text and scholarly exegesis, his conclusion is Service Worker serving in Indonesia an invitation to dialogue: “We need to talk.” Forward Together, Not One Step Back: The Poor People’s June 20 Moral March on Washington Millions of people joined in the Mass Poor People’s Assembly and Moral March on Washington on June 20. We did not stand shoulder to shoulder, but we did stand together. It was an online event, also broadcast on MSNBC and CSPAN, that achieved something rare, powerful, wise, and morally right: we listened to poor and near-poor people from across our nation. They told us about their constant struggles to secure habitable housing, clean water, adequate food, a job at a fair wage, and health care. They told of their determination to fight for something better. They were organizers for the Poor People’s Campaign, for labor unions, and for community organizations. Over three hours, people tied together the “interlocking injustices” of systemic racism, ecological devastation, poverty, militarism, and a “distorted moral narrative of religious nationalism.” And they did it by recounting how these injustices had played out in their lives. Read the full account, by Deborah Weinstein, here.

24 The Disciples’ Advocate Congregational Gifts to Disciples Mission Fund Sustain Whole Church As congregations begin planning for our Disciples Mission Fund (DMF) brings the summer programs and organize budgets for whole Church together, connecting us to the next year, we prayerfully reflect on how best life-giving and life-saving work we have been to do a new thing in our communi- called to do. It also simplifies giving ties and beyond. for congregations and individuals, When we prayerfully prepare providing a way to support the en- from a sense of abundance, we tire Church at once. DMF-funded know that God provides what we regional and general ministries need to do the work that calls us. offer opportunities for Disciples to Although we may feel challenged serve as mission co-workers, attend and opportunities for mission are college or seminary, advocate for many, Disciples know that by the least of these, and so much more. sharing the work, we accomplish When you make a gift to Dis- what, by God’s design, we cannot ciples Mission Fund, you share do alone. God’s love from your doorsteps to the ends When you include support of Disciples of the Earth. Mission Fund in your congregation’s annual Find more resources for church treasurers, budget, you are responding to our call to be worship leaders, and donors from Disciples a movement for wholeness in a fragmented Mission Fund at disciplesmissionfund.org. world. Mission Pilgrimages: Revealing New Things Recently, a mission pilgrimage participant completely different sense of community. I maybe shared how the experience opened her eyes to even witnessed an authentic community for the a new world. She affirmed to have acquired a first time. The fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit new lens through which to see herself, her com- fell down like rain. No way will I ever forget this! munity, and the world she thought she knew. Cuba is now in my soul.” -- Audrey Jones, mem- Mission pilgrimages ber Light of the World have a way of trans- Christian Church, In- forming participants dianapolis, Ind. by revealing things If you are mov- that were hidden be- ing in new directions, fore and challenging discerning new ways our assumptions. to live out the Gospel, “Prior to our pil- or looking to expe- grimage all I really knew rience God in new about Cuba was what I ways, please consider heard on TV. I thought a mission pilgrimage. the people there were Go to our website for uneducated and oppressed by a corrupt regime. more information or send an email to lher- What I learned, saw and experienced was com- [email protected]. New things could pletely different. I was so happy to hear and see be revealed! that the people were well educated and their basic needs were addressed. In fact I found myself being Lorna B. Hernandez convicted for the way I had previously viewed Cuba Director, People-to-People Pilgrimage Program and its people. I had to ask for forgiveness. I got a Global Ministries

25 The Disciples’ Advocate Onsite & Online Offerings at Christmount! Looking for great opportunities for your family, youth group, yourself, your pastor, or your church? Check out these exciting offerings at Christmount this fall through next summer!

SERF Youth Eco-Justice Camps June 13-18, 2021 (High School Youth) June 20-25, 2021 (Middle School Youth) Bring middle and high school students for an educational eco-justice experience that connects the head, heart, and hands. We’ll spend some of the week working on special projects at Christmount, partnering with local social- service and environmental agencies, deep-diving into the many layers of the cultural & geographical or physical ecosystem here in the Blue Ridge Mountains! We’ll explore the creeks, the trails, and everything in between, both in prayer and play! Perhaps we’ll top it all off with a day of adventure – hiking, rafting, zip-lining, tubing – what sounds good to you?

Personal Family Retreats Choose Your Dates Bring your family to Christmount this summer, fall, winter, spring – anytime, really! We are offering personal rooms, suites, cabins or a lodge so you can get out of the house and have a safe place to gather together for a few days. Come to Christmount and enjoy hiking, playing, exploring, or simply relaxing in the rocking chairs.

Church Leadership Series Sept 3-5, 2020 (Online only) The Church Leadership Series is a collaboration between Christmount and Lexington Theological Seminary. Dr. Emily Askew, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, will be our keynote speaker this year. The topic of “Theology and Disability” will explore and reframe the landscape of ability and disability – physical, mental, or developmental – and how the church can be better listeners, advocates, and allies along the way.

Theology on Tap Aug 28-30, 2020 (Onsite only) We will plan to do an abbreviated / smaller version of this event this year, and will be limiting the attendees to no more than 10 people. We will practice social distancing and enforce face-coverings during the event. The discus- sion this year will focus on learning to dialogue in healthy, civil ways around difficult and often uncomfortable topics. We will listen to learn from one another and seek to walk away filled with more wisdom, compassion, and understanding than when we arrived.

Chautauqua Comes to Christmount October 19-23, 2020 (onsite & online) “It’s a Wonder-Filled Life!” So…“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one, wild & precious life?” (Mary Oliver, The Summer Day). While it’s so easy to think that the effects of the Pandemic forces us to shut down, cancel or drastically alter our lives, we believe God is at work in the midst of it all, drawing a deep sense of creative energy as we plan for this 5th year of Chautauqua Comes to Christmount. We’re excited that this year will come to you wherever you are; never far from your laptop or tv! While we will miss being together in the crisp leaf-changing season of NC, we’re excited about reaching people far and wide as we offer yet another conference filled with great preaching, chal- lenging workshops, a film discussion, book club, toe-tappin’ concerts & our traditional Ice Cream Social via Zoom! Thanks to the poet, Mary Oliver, our programs will call us to take a look at our one, wild & precious life! We’re so excited that The Rev. Dr. (William) Bill Thomas, Jr. will be the Preacher of the Week! Not only is Bill a pastor and a preacher, but to many he is best remembered for his leadership and service as Music Coordinator for The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) General Assembly gatherings and meetings. Pastor Bill serves as Senior Minister of Little While Chapel Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Burbank, CA. We’re excited Bill will share with us his passions for music, storytelling, and proclaiming the Good News. Check the website: www.Christmount.org/chautauqa for more details in the coming weeks. Invite your friends & neighbors & your congregation to experience 2020 Chautauqua Comes to Christmount!

26 The Disciples’ Advocate Camp Matters Permanent Fund – A New Thing for ALL Disciples Camp & Conference Centers! In collaboration with the Christian Church Founda- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). If everyone in tion, the Camp Matters Permanent Fund will provide the denomination gave just $10 each, we would quickly grants and loans to camp and conference centers affiliated generate $3 million for the Camp Matters Permanent Fund with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to help with (foundation for the future) and $3 million for Disciples facility, programming, and staffing needs. Christmount Camp & Conference Centers across the U.S. and Canada has launched a denomination-wide campaign called “I’m (gifts for today)! In For Ten!” All we’re asking is for folks to simply give With the “I’m In For Ten” campaign, your gift makes $10 each. That’s it. Just ten dollars. It’s that easy. a difference TODAY and TOMORROW! Half of your donation will go towards the Camp Thank you for joining us in building camp and con- Matters Permanent Fund, and half will go directly to the ference ministries for all Disciples across our nation. We DOC Camp/Conference Center of your choice. Unless want everyone to know #campmatters! otherwise designated, no portion of any donation to the Camp Matters Permanent Fund goes to Christmount. Rev. Rob Morris Once the Fund reaches $50,000 Christmount will Executive Director begin accepting applications from DOC Camp/Confer- Christmount ence Centers to receive small grants to help with projects, Black Mountain, North Carolina property, or personnel. Just think: there are over 600,000 members in the

New Year-Round Offerings at Christmount! RV Volunteer Program May - November RV Volunteers bring their own RV and commit to an average of 25 service hours per week with projects tailored to suit your interests and skills. Each RV site includes access to a 30-amp site and water & sewer hookup. Meals are provided when other groups are scheduled to eat in the Dining Hall. Volunteer services might include light maintenance, landscaping, gardening, painting, cleaning, food service, office work, and more. College Alternative Spring Break / Fall Break Spring and Fall Dates Christmount offers a great place for a college fellowship group, fraternity or sorority, service club, and others to stay while doing service projects in the Asheville area. Work with Christmount, Habitat for Humanity, Asheville Youth Mission or other local service organizations. Clergy Sabbaticals or Personal Retreats Flexible Dates Christmount offers half-price rates for Clergy to come seek respite and renewal in the mountains of western North Carolina. Guest House Rooms, an Apartment, Suites, and Cottages are available for you during your stay here. Advanced reservations are required. Holiday Parties, Weddings, Banquets, and more Flexible Dates Did you know that Christmount caters? With motel-style lodging, banquet halls, gorgeous scenery, professional chefs, and close proximity to Asheville, Christmount is the ideal location for your next big event. We are happy to accommodate weddings, business meetings, parties, reunions, and more. We take reservations up to 18 months in advance. Short-Term and Long-Term Internships Flexible Dates Christmount offers 3-month, 6-month, and 9-month internships throughout the eary for those looking to enhance their resume, meet college requirements, or simply satisfy that longing to serve. Areas of focus are tailored to match the interest of individual and might include areas such as: Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Event Management, Social Media, Marketing, Landscaping, Data Analysis, Accounting, and more. Most internships include housing and a small stipend.

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28 The Disciples’ Advocate Why We Still Need Disciples Scouting Rev. Scott Thayer 1 As you may know, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) responsibility and make amends for the tragic events made the decision to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy in or- that happened under their watch. der to cover sexual abuse lawsuits that have been filed It must be noted that the BSA has not been perfect in against them. A majority of these cases occurred over 30 its 110 years of existence. The idea that someone would years ago. The BSA National Council has done the right use the Scouting program to harm and sexually abuse a thing by taking responsibility and setting up a fund to child is revolting. However, Scouting will survive this pay these victims for the help that they need. We believe episode because Scouting is far bigger than the people the stories of the abuse victims and we hope they get who committed these heinous acts against children. the help and support that they need to heal from these The heart and soul of Scouting is the thousands of vol- horrific acts committed against them. unteers who help plan camping trips and Disciples Scouts and Scouters outings, work with Scouts on Scout skills should be assured, however, that all BSA and advancements, and make a safe and Councils are funded separately from fun environment for our youth. These are the BSA National organization and are the people who help our youth become not affected by the bankruptcy. Council the leaders of tomorrow by teaching them and District programs and events will the values of the Scout Oath and Law and continue as usual. the value of being responsible stewards So the question is: should Disciples of our environment by teaching them the continue to be involved in the BSA principles of Leave No Trace. program? Can we be assured that our In the 110 years that the Boy Scout Scouts will be safe? organization has been in existence, Scouts I have been an adult volunteer in the have performed millions of hours of service Boy Scout movement for over 30 years. Rev. Scott Thayer to their communities. Scouts have always I have served seven different Councils been willing to lend a helping hand when all over the country. I can tell you this: the young people needed without expectation of compensation or reward. whom Boy Scouting serves are some of the finest examples They do these things selflessly because they strive to be of our nation’s youth. In addition, the adult leaders and the embodiment of the words of our founder, Lord Robert volunteers that have mentored these youth are people of Baden-Powell, when he implored Scouts worldwide in great character and they have created an environment that his final address to “leave this world a better place than is safe and fun for our Scouts. Disciples Scouting units you found it.” take great pride in ensuring that adult leaders always Scouting is one of the only programs in existence in put the safety of our youth members first and foremost. which people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious All adult leaders are required to pass background checks beliefs, and socio-economic statuses can peacefully co- and take a comprehensive course in Youth Protection exist and work together for the betterment of their com- Training (YPT) every two years. munities, nation, and world. Our Scouts and leaders All adult leaders in Disciples Scouting understand have the values and principles embodied in the Scout that they must comply with the BSA’s Two Deep Leader- Oath and Law as their code of conduct and their guide ship policy which means that no Scout is to be left alone to living. A return to these timeless values and behav- with only one adult leader. This policy has been in place iors for our youth and adults is needed in this country for over 30 years. now more than ever. This is why we will continue to The news of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing was support Scouting. It’s still a worthwhile program. Our not surprising to those of us who are active in the BSA. Scouts are worth the time and investment as we help Leaders, parents, and volunteers were informed of this them grow into the leaders of the future. possibility last summer when news of the child sex abuse lawsuits broke. To its credit, the staff at the BSA Rev. Scott Thayer National office have been upfront and transparent with Minister of Agencies Serving Youth our volunteers and parents about what was going to Disciples Home Missions happen. They demonstrated willingness to take 100%

1 Parts of this statement have been adapted from an article written by Mr. Matt Mirmak (Eagle Scout and Chartered Organization Representative for Pack 697 and Troop 602 in Orange County, California). Mr. Mirmak wrote his article for general consumption by his denominational Scouting organization (United Church of Christ). Excerpts have been used by written permission. 29 The Disciples’ Advocate Protect Refugee Resettlement

Honor 40 Years of the Refugee Act of 1980

US Resettlement Numbers Have Been Reduced by 80% of our Historic Average!! Yet There are More Refugees in the World Than Ever Before

Figure at Left Showing Reductions in US Refugee Numbers v. at Right Showing Increasing Refugee Needs

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Refugee Act of 1980, which: • Formally created the U.S. resettlement program, • Established the legal basis for asylum, calling the U.S. “to respond to the urgent needs of persons subject to persecution in their homelands,” & • Was adopted with strong bipartisan support

Congress understood that the U.S. resettlement program advanced our foreign policy priorities, supported U.S. national security, and stabilized host countries that bear the brunt of refugee crises around the world.

TOP 4 WAYS TO TAKE ACTION Refugee Resettlement Has Been One of the Most Bi-Partisan of All US Programs!

1. Follow Our Disciples RIM #40for40 Refugees Social Media Posts on weekdays, July 27-Sept. 18, to be posted Monday-Friday on Facebook, @StanleyRea on Twitter, and on Instagram. Re-tweet & Re-post to share! Tag @StanleyRea on Twitter and Disciples Refugee & Immigration Ministries on FB http://bit.ly/RIMFacebook. Use #40for40, #RefugeesWelcome, and #RiseforRefuge. Go HERE for even more resources & a Toolkit for how you can raise your voices for refugees!

2. Call Your National Congress leaders through the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121, or with direct numbers for your Senators and Representatives, and urge them to: --Provide a supplemental $642 million for the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) in FY2020 for the Refugee and Entrant Assistance account through the COVID Relief package to ensure vulnerable populations like refugees don’t fall through the cracks and can receive housing, food, and needed care; --Cosponsor the bipartisan resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Refugee Act of 1980 (H.Res.902 / S.Res.545); --Support & co-sponsor the Refugee Protection Act (RPA) (S.2936 / H.R.5210) --Ensure the U.S. fulfills our commitment to refugees by resettling the approved 18,000 refugees this year, and restoring our heritage of resettling an average of at least 85,000 refugees per year.

3. Hold In-District Meetings with your National Members & Staff During August Recess (Aug. 10-Sept. 4): Set meetings with your U.S. Senators & Representatives, using district office information also listed at above links. Use the asks above.

4. Call Your State & Local Members. Find contact info. at: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials and https://www.contactingcongress.org/local. Tell them your community welcomes refugees, urge they support refugee work programs, and see this State Action Toolkit for Responses to COVID-19: bit.ly/StateCOVIDToolkit.

How can Disciples Refugee & Immigration Ministries help? Follow us on Twitter @StanleyRea & on FB at: http://bit.ly/RIMFacebook. Call Rev. Dr. Sharon Stanley-Rea, Director, Disciples Refugee & Immigration Ministries, with questions: 202-957-7826. See our website at: bit.ly/DisciplesRIM, & go to: http://bit.ly/RIMWRAPSignUp to receive our refugee & immigration "RIM WRAP" Alerts! 30 The Disciples’ Advocate How One Church Helps Refugee Resettlement Rev. Eric Eide and the youth group from Albany First special about the soap, with tears in her eyes she told them, Christian Church, about 90 minutes from Portland, Ore., ‘Now I can be clean!’ This really stuck with my youth, and provided 21 refugee welcome kits to help fill the Refugee they reflected afterwards how, in our privileged lives, we Care Collective’s warehouse. The Collective is a partner so often take for granted that something like soap can be with the Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon and its long such a precious gift. It affirmed for us the fundamental call efforts through “SOAR”(Sponsors Organized to Assist of our faith Refugees), and coordi- and our lives nates the provision of to be people refugee welcome kits, of radical tutoring and other ser- welcome vices to refugees and and abound- their families as they ing love. We are resettled in Oregon. look forward See descriptions of to ways that the 25 refugee resettle- our church ment affiliate sites of and youth Church World Service here and three key ways your group can continue to partner with Disciples Refugee congregations can help in each area! and Immigration Ministries, Ecumenical Ministries of Rev. Eide reported, “After unloading the refugee wel- Oregon, the Refugee Care Collective, and others to work come kits at the Refugee Care Collective warehouse, we for justice and compassion in our world as we build the got to hear stories about refugees who had arrived here in kin-dom of God together.” Oregon and how Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon and the We invite your congregation to contact RIM about Refugee Care Collective have teamed up to welcome and ways your congregation can also put your faith into ac- minister to them. One story was about a family that had tion to assist refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants! received a welcome kit upon arrival, and the kids were looking through it. One of the little girls grabbed soap and Rev. Sharon Stanley-Rea held it close. When they asked the little girl what was so Director for Refugee & Immigration Ministries

DHM’s PRAR Team Announces New Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge This Spring (March through May) DHM’S Pro-Rec- insights either face-to-face (where possible) or around the onciling and Anti-Racism Team, under the leadership of Basecamp 3 “Campfire.” Rev. Kate Epperly, D. Min. and Ministry Associate Brenda In addition to involving NOTICING participants are Tyler, invited DHM Staff, Board and mission friends to invited to CONNECT, ACT and REFLECT in ways that utilize our Basecamp 3 teamwork platform to share in a help them STAY INSPIRED!. The purpose of this challenge Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge so that we can is simply to make a habit of doing something regularly be empowered to be more effective players in the quest to broaden participant’s perspective, identify topics for for justice. deeper learning, and be better equipped to combat racism This “noticing adventure,” initially developed by Dr. and injustice. Whether new allies or veterans in the quest Eddie Moore, Dr. Marguerite Penick-Parks and Debby for racial justice – whatever our privilege or race – we Irving as a 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge, always have more to learn and as Disciples in the United at https://debbyirving.com/21-day-challenge/ basically States and Canada we cannot rest in our commitment to entails a bi-weekly Basecamp posting of a short racial be a movement for wholeness in a broken world. Your equity resource either to read, watch or listen and then thoughts and prayers for this PRAR project are requested! respond by creating new habits which cultivate a new level of self-awareness and intentionality to effect social Rev. Kate Epperly, D. Min. change. A daily log to track participation is provided Disciples Home Missions along with questions for group discussion of feelings and

31 The Disciples’ Advocate 2019 DHM Donor List With gratitude and appreciation, Disciples Home Missions lists the people and organiza- tions who made donations to our mission work. With our general ministry partners, we pro- mote diversity, growth, renewal, and leadership throughout the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). These gifts make our work possible. Donations to Disciples Home Missions in 2019 were also received for the following min- istries: All Peoples Christian Center, Association of Disciple Musicians, Association of Dis- ciples Scouts and Scouters, Disciples Chaplains Association, Disciples’ Advocate, Disciples Appalachian Scholarship Ministry, Disciples Immigration Legal Counselor, Disciples Men and Cookin’ for Mission, Disciples Volunteering, Disciples Women, DW 145th Birthday, DW HerStory, DW Social Action for Human Trafficking, Women to Women Worldwide Project, Family & Childrens’ Ministry, Green Chalice, Inman Christian Center, Refugee & Immigra- tion Ministry, Star Supporter Fund, Yakama Christian Mission and Youth. A separate list of donations to Disciples Peace Fellowship follows on pages 37 to 39.

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