by admin | Feb 22, 2023 | anti-racism, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), community, faith, social justice
Our Beloved Community focus this week celebrates the Rev. Dr. William Barber II. Rev. Dr. Barber is a minister ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 30, 1963 (two days after the March on Washington for...
by admin | Feb 10, 2023 | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Rev. Preston Taylor was an African American businessman, minister and philanthropist. In the early 20th century he was considered one of the most influential leaders of Nashville, Tennessee’s black community. He created Greenwood Cemetery, which is the second...
by admin | Jan 26, 2023 | anti-racism, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), community, social justice
Sarah Lue Bostick was the first African American woman ordained to the Christian ministry in 1892. This beloved and respected Disciples of Christ preacher, educator, and leader was born near Glasgow, KY in 1868. She was a trailblazer was known for her compassionate...
by admin | Jun 16, 2022 | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), community, social justice
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is an Open & Affirming Congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Open & Affirming Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have committed to openly welcome and affirm persons of all...
by admin | Apr 28, 2022 | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), community, faith
This month, as we continue celebrating the Easter season, our time in worship will focus on the affirmation of faith we as Disciples have at the introduction to the Design (governing documents) of our denominational body. We refer to this affirmation as the Preamble...
