United Church of Christ churches in Chicago have joined together to eliminate over $5.3 million in medical debt impacting nearly 6,000 Illinois families. Meanwhile, the UCC national church body has dedicated this year’s Giving Tuesday to the cause of erasing medical debt nationwide.
https://www.christianpost.com/news/chicago-churches-erase-over-5-million-in-medical-debt-for-nearly-6000-illinois-families.htmlNearly 20 years ago, Rev. Scott Woolridge, associate regional minister for transformation in the Illinois/Wisconsin region, took his first workshop to help Disciples wanting to change how their congregations made decisions and handled conflicts.
https://disciples.org/regions/illinois-wisconsin-region-uses-healthy-congregations-model-to-encourage-conversation/
Nearly 20 years ago, Rev. Scott Woolridge, associate regional minister for transformation in the Illinois/Wisconsin region, took his first workshop to help Disciples wanting to change how their congregations made decisions and handled conflicts.
Natural disasters impact churches every year and, more often than not, it’s the lack of preparedness that does the damage. Through its Building and Financial Service Advisors, Disciples Church Extension Fund can assist pastors in preparing their buildings and facilities for the worst.
https://www.disciplescef.org/blog/when-what-if-becomes-what-now/
Hand-embroidered ornaments and olive wood pieces make great gifts!
November 18, 2019




