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Earlybird Discount at Camp Walter Scott ends TODAY!
Register for PRAR team's free Racial Wealth Gap simulation
Special CCIW discount for self-paced Clergy Ethics program on Domestic Violence through Jun 15
May issue of The Christian - available now

Women's Action Web Caminantes border trip taking place now

Disciples women are currently on an immersive trip learning about the daily experiences of those who cross the US-Mexico border. Rev. Cassie Sexton-Riggs, pastor at Union Avenue Christian Church, Litchfield, IL, is part of the group and is writing about the trip on her blog and also posting at this link. Please pray with the daily intentions that arrive in your email as this group seeks to understand more about the border crisis and those it affects.

CWS Earlybird discount ends TODAY

It's time! Get your registrations in for camp!
Applications are also available to volunteer as an to serve as adult staff at camp. And folks are always needed for Workdays and a new program- Adopt a Project at Camp Walter Scott. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful camp this summer!

PRAR Team to host Racial Wealth Gap simulation, May 11

CCIW's PRAR Team will host Bread for the World's Racial Wealth Gap simulation Sat, May 11 from 1-4p Central. There is no cost to participate. The simulation is an interactive tool that helps people understand the connections among racial equity, hunger, poverty, and wealth. It presents valuable information on structural inequality for individuals at all levels of understanding- beginners to experts. Register here.

Confront Domestic Violence with self-paced course
Un*Silence Domestic Violence, is a self-paced course led by Rev. Dr. Courtney Armento, an ordained Disciples minister and is certified in Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention. The course will provide opportunities for clergy to equip themselves with tools and techniques to confront the Domestic Violence epidemic. CCIW clergy can register for a 20% discount now through June 15 with code CCIW. Read more here.

The Christian- May 2024

The new issue of our quarterly digest, The Christian, can be found on the CCIW blog.

Inside this issue, you will find an introduction to the Pentecost offering, articles and reflections by your CCIW clergy team, information about upcoming Clergy Ethics workshops, as well as links to Camp registration and summer Conventions.

The new issue is featured in flipbook format on our website. Share the link, or it may be downloaded as a pdf to attach to emails or print for your congregation.

Find The Christian here.

On the CCIW Calendar:
Click here to access the CCIW events calendar

28 Apr- 3 May Women’s Action Web Mexican border trip
11 May Camp Walter Scott Workday
PRAR Racial Wealth Gap Simulation, 1-4p
16 May Together Thriving Transformation group on Zoom
18 May Joint Regional Boards Meeting on Zoom
23-27 May Family Camp @CWS

9-15 Jun CYF Camp @CWS
16-19 Jun You and Me Camp @CWS
20-22 Jun Beginners Camp @CWS
21 Jun Disability Justice Ethics Webinar from School for Ministry
22 Jun Financial Best Practices Webinar from School for Ministry
23-29 Jun JYF Camp @CWS

30 Jun- 6 Jul Chi Rho and CYF Camps @CWS
26-28 Jul Young Adult Camp @CWS

29 Aug- 2 Sept Family Camp @CWS
7 Sep Camp Walter Scott Workday
28-29 Sep Disciples Women Fall Retreat at Camp Walter Scott

19-20 Oct Joint Regional Assembly @Tower Hill Camp, Sawyer, MI
19 Oct Disciples Women Coffee Connection with Courtney Armento

1-2 Nov Camp Walter Scott Workday
13-15 Nov Transformation Retreat @Pilgrim Park Camp

Of interest around CCIW/ CCMR...

Apply for the Disciples Leadership Program scholarship at Eureka College
The School for Ministry will host two webinars on Disability Justice and Financial Best Practices, June 21-22. Both will fulfill clergy ethics requirements.

DOC News and Offerings...

Church Ministry is hosting Unpacking the Core Competencies of DisciplesNEXT: Contemplative Action on May 8 from 2-3 Central
2024 Black Leadership Project Grant Application from Disciples Home Missions is open through May 31.
Disciples Home Mission will offer several Children's Worship and Wonder trainings this spring. One of the trainings is online June 14-15
La Asamblea Bienal de la Obra Hispana is June 20-22 in Kansas City
The National Convocation's Biennial Session is July 11-14 in Greensboro, NC
NAPAD Convocation will gather July 17-24, 2024 in Salt Lake City, UT
The Association of Disciple Musicians will meet in Tulsa, OK July 22-26
New Church Ministry will host its Leadership Academy Oct. 22-25 in Gainesville, FL
The Proclamation Project will host a Preaching Retreat Oct. 28-30 in Scottsdale, AZ
Global Ministries has several job openings available
Disciples Church Extension Fund is currently seeking several positions

Beyond...

Apply for the National Council of Churches' Freedom Summer Fellowship by tomorrow, May 1.
The newly-formed Pause/ Play Center for Preaching directed by Disciples homiletics scholar, Rev. Dr. Casey T. Sigmon, is taking applications for a new cohort.

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