Humility, Justice, and Mercy: Downtown Disciples, Des Moines, IA
John shares how he has found a place to walk humbly, do justice, and love mercy at Downtown Disciples in […]
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“I’ve Found My Church”
By Rev. Tanya J. Tyler, pastor of Chalice Christian Church, London, KY, sent us this story of why it was
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Five Reasons Churches Need to “Come Out” on LGBTQ Rights
This post by Christian Piatt originally appeared on Patheos. Christian Piatt is the author of postChristian and Blood Doctrine, his first novel. He is the
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For God Is Love
These remarks on the importance of becoming an Open & Affirming congregation were offered by Rev. Mark Johnston, Ph.D., at
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Reinterpreting Tulsa
Dr. Michael Kinnamon was the nominee for General Minister and President at the General Assembly in Tulsa, OK, in 1991.
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First Christian Church, Downers Grove, IL
First Christian of Downers Grove approved this Mission Statement on May 31, 2015 Called to be the Presence of Christ
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On Marriage Equality and Tragedy in Charleston
Karen Barr, Moderator of the GLAD Alliance Council, reflects on yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling, the tragedy in Charleston, and the
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Letter on Returning the 2017 Assembly to Indianapolis
Rev. Mark Johnston, Ph.D., Executive Director of GLAD’s Open & Affirming Ministry Program and member of the General Board of
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GLAD Alliance Council Response to Indiana RFRA
We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of
Open & Affirming Statements
Bethel Christian Church, Washington, DC
The Radically Inclusive Love of God We Believe in the Radically Inclusive Love of God. We believe that the gospel
Open & Affirming Statements
Johns Creek Christian Church, Johns Creek, GA
Johns Creek Christian Church is the first Open & Affirming Ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Georgia.
Open & Affirming Statements
North Christian Church, Columbus IN
North Christian Church’s Identity Statement was voted on by the congregation on November 2, 2014. The vote was “Yes.” 29