The Christian Church in Kansas is pleased to announce that Rev. Dr. David Dubovich has been called to serve as the region’s Associate Regional Minister. His first day will be June 1, 2024.  In this role, David will provide pastoral care, search and call, and congregational support to the Central and High Plains Districts.  Additionally, David will work with clergy care ministries regarding clergy standing, ordination, commissioning, and scholarships.  He will also work with clergy, Disciples Men, and Spirituality retreat planning teams. David has been serving as the Acting ..read more

If you are looking to complete Boundaries training there are two upcoming virtual sessions available for you to attend. The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of the Southwest is hosting a virtual Boundaries training on June 15 from 10:00am-4:00pm. Sign up for this session here. The Kansas Region will host a virtual Boundaries training on July 27 from 9:30am-3:00pm. Click here to sign up for this session. Attending one of these ZOOM sessions will meet the requirements for boundaries training for the next three years. The post Boundaries Training Available This Summer appeared first on Kan ..read more

Save the Date! The 2024 Kansas Disciples Women Fall Retreat will take place October 2-4 (Midweek) and October 4-6 (Weekend) at Disciples Center at Tawakoni. This year’s theme is “Strength for Today, Bold Hope for Tomorrow,” and Rev. Katie Sexton Wood, Executive Director of the Arizona Faith Network, will be the keynote speaker. Cost is $85 for the full retreat; $65 for one-day partial retreat, or $30 for children (2-12 years). Registration will open in July. More information on the retreat will be coming so check back for updates.   The post Save the Date: Kansas Disciples Women Fall Ret ..read more

This year Higher Education and Leadership Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is celebrating 130 years of continued support in higher education by providing financial assistance, fostering leadership development, and connecting individuals with resources offered through a variety of ministries and institutions. The need to make resources available to students and leaders has grown tremendously as the world goes through dramatic changes. By giving to HELM, you are investing in the next generation of leaders who will guide and transform our churches and communities ..read more

The 2024 Central District Gathering, originally scheduled to take place June 8 at Park Place Christian Church in Hutchinson, has been postponed. A new date has not been set yet, but stay tuned for updates on the event. The post Central District Gathering Postponed appeared first on Kansas Disciples of Christ ..read more

The Pentecost Offering will take place on May 12 and May 19. This special offering will be focused on New Church Ministry, and your support will impact the ongoing new church and transformation work being done in the region, including: A new church launch, The Fringe in Lawrence Hillside Christian Church’s feeding and community outreach programs Interim style work with Galva Christian Church, First Christian Church Haysville, and First Christian Newton Community Worship and Ecology work with ECM at K-State and Manhattan First Christian Church Additionally, video projects are in the works for ..read more

Disciples Center at Tawakoni is seeking volunteers to help with maintenance projects at the camp during Tawakoni Work Days on May 16-18. These projects include items such as installing post and chain around parking areas; trimming back trees around trails; mulching and grinding dead trees and stumps; deep cleaning facility buildings and installing flooring at Cabin 1. If you are able to assist on one or multiple days please contact Rev. Olivia See by or phone at 316-775-1222. The post Tawakoni Work Days Coming May 16-18; Volunteers Needed appeared first on Kansas Disciples of Christ ..read more

SUMMER is fast approaching, and with backyard barbeques, pick-up ultimate frisbee games in the park, and out-of-town adventures, it is a season of increased activity. When we are thinking about ways to stay active this summer, let’s add “Be active in my faith” to the list. Here is a list of “8 Ways To Be Active in Your Faith This Summer”. 1. Make a meal with someone– As the daily exhibition of the nearness of God’s love, food has the power to sustain our bodies, our friendships, and our faith. Share a pitcher of iced tea with a friend on the deck and see how God refreshes your life through tha ..read more

Have you registered for Summer Camp yet? Early Bird Pricing for all summer camp sessions at Disciples Center At Tawakoni ends ONE WEEK from today (April 30th). Don’t miss out on this special pricing; sign up today! In addition, the deadline to submit a camp scholarship application has been EXTENDED to May 15th. For more information and to register for one of this year’s Summer Camps visit https://kansasdisciples.org/summer-camp/. The post Summer Camp Early Bird Pricing Ends April 30; Scholarship Deadline Extended appeared first on Kansas Disciples of Christ ..read more

The Christian Church in Kansas will be holding a second Spirituality Retreat October 23-25 at Disciples Camp at Tawakoni. Similar to the retreat held earlier this spring, the theme will be Love in Action: What Does it Truly Mean to Love Your Neighbor as Yourself? Doug Euler and Donna Gilchrist will guide participants through the wisdom of author Kristen Neff. They will explore the realm of compassion, using it as a tool to help us live more fully into our lives with Christ and our neighbors. Registration will open in August. For more details click here. The post Fall Spirituality Retreat Annou ..read more