Disciples Voices

Many of you told us you want to hear Disciples of Christ voices on Cross Generational topics. Below you will find blog posts that cover a wide variety of topics relevant to the lives of children, youth, families, and young adults. These blogs represent the individual voice of the author and not necessarily the denomination. The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has a wide range of theological understanding and opinions. We embrace our diversity and discuss it with compassion to create wholeness for all people.

Virtual 5K: We Are Moving for Wholeness

“We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ we welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us.” We talk about it all the time, have it written in our bulletins and maybe on our church marquee signs, but what exactly does “a movement for wholeness” actually mean? Why do we talk about a movement rather than a belief in wholeness, a desire for wholeness, or even a practice in wholeness? While a movement itself is simply defined as “a group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas,” for Disciples, this movement specifically involves unity and inclusion at the communion table,