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 Announcements:

Christian College of Georgia Announces Fall Courses
Disciples History and Polity - for Licensed and Commissioned Ministers and others who are interested.  Rev. Dr. Jerry Gladson, Instructor. 
Understanding the Stone-Campbell Movement: a non-credit course for laity who are interested in expanding their knowledge of the history of the Stone-Campbell movement. Rev. Dr. William A. Gerrard, Instructor.  

Congratulations Rev. Dr. Hal Doster!
This year marks the Reverend Dr. Harold. C. (Hal) Doster's 60th year in ministry. He began his ministry as a 19 year old rising sophomore at Bethany College. He was called to pastor the Christian Church in Flushing, Ohio. He served that church for three years until his graduation from Bethany. He's been going strong ever since!  Hal can be reached at: dosterhalann@tds.net.

 Georgia News:

First Christian Church Marietta - You are cordially invited to the ordination service of Kimberly Sue Russell at Marietta First Christian Church 569 Frasier Street, Marietta, Georgia 30060 on Sunday, September 12th at 5:00 PM

Sandy Springs Christian Church - will Celebrate their "50th Anniversary Sunday" on September 19 when the Rev. Dr. Richard "Dick" Hamm will preach on "Growing Up" at a 10:00 am worship service.  Then on October 3 - "The Story Lives" - the celebration continues with the Rev. Dr. R. Glen Miles, SSCC Senior Minister 1994-2003 preaching at the 9 and 11 o'clock worship services.

Boundaries Workshop for Clergy - September 23, 2010, 9:30am at the Regional Office.  Register Online. 

Peachtree Corners Christian Church - Presents: Saturday Night Live!  "Minding Your Money".  Sunday, September 12, 2010, 5:30 PM Come and learn about Wills, Living Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney and Medical Powers of Attorney, including the purpose of each, and why each is important to have and keep updated.  

Sandersville First Christian - To host Dr. Anil Henry of Mungeli India on September 7, 2010.  Also lots of news and photos of this dynamic Church. 

Christmount - Lots of good programs going on at Christmount in October including the Retreat for College Students, Christmount Week and The Scott Clergy Conference. 

Wedge Issues - An interesting article by Rev. James Brewer-Calvert of First Christian Decatur. 

The Mission for Biblical Literacy - August newsletter. 

First Christian Church Marietta - announces a Homecoming Celebration for its 61st anniversary, October 23-24.  

The Christian Messenger - Download the August Issue. 

The Mission for Biblical Literacy - July newsletter. 

Financial Youth Camp - Sept. 11 - Oct. 2, Saturdays Only, Columbia Theological Seminary.  An opportunity for Middle School students to learn personal finance, fiscal responsibility and stewardship. 

September 11 Quiet Half -Day Remembrance - First Christian Church Atlanta, Saturday, September 11, 2010, 10AM to 1 PM 

1961 Residents of The Christian College of Georgia - Looking for seven residents of The Christian College of Georgia dorm at the University of Georgia from 1961 who signed an important Civil Rights telegram.  Can you help? 

Sylvia Stroy and Donna Gunter Ordained - At Ray of Hope Christian church on August 8, 2010. 

The Calling Congregations Conference - October 7-9, 2010.  Sponsored by The Fund for Theological Education.  Join in awakening young lives to God’s call. Connect and learn with a network of congregations and communities who notice, name and nurture future leaders for the church. Discover practices that revitalize a commitment to lift up Christian vocation and the call to ministry.  Hear from keynote speakers Barbara Brown Taylor and Gregory Ellison.  

Disciple Woman's Voice - a newsletter for Disciple Women from the General Church. 

The_Voice_Logo.jpg2010 Summer issue of the Disciples Men Newsletter is online with eight pages of news and information for men of our denomination.

Clergy Burnout - Interesting article from the N.Y. Times on the problem of Clergy burnout and the need for sabbaticals and vacations. 

Peachtree Corners Christian Church - Animal lovers and their pets are invited to an outdoor Blessing of the Animals service on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.  

Milk and Honey - The August newsletter of The Craddock Center. 

Annual Spirituality Conference -First Christian Church Atlanta, October 1-3, 2010 featuring Carl McColman, author of The Big Book of Christian Mysticism and a panel of excellent speakers. 

Women's Retreat 2010 - God at Work: Gentiles, Penguins, the Holy Spirit, and You.  Full details and online registration now available.  Rev. Dr. Katie Hayes to keynote and including lots of opportunities for worship, fellowship and service. 

Women's Planning Input - Women, your input is needed for the visioning and planning process for the coming year. 

Women in Ministry Conference 2010 - Convened by Rev. Dr. Cynthia Hale of Ray of Hope Christian Church, September 20-23, 2010 at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel at the Atlanta Airport.  

Gifts Discernment Retreat - featuring Rev, Dr. Renita J. Weems and hosted by Rev. Sekinah Hamlin of SERF Anti-Racism Pro-Reconciliation Ministry.  Christmount, November 19-21, 2010  

 Verse of the Day:
 Featured Congregation:
First Christian Church of Eastman
  5327 Ogden Street
  Eastman, GA 31023
  (478) 374-3629
  Michael Fitzpatrick, Senior Minister
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 Events:

NW District Men's Rally
Decatur First Christian Church
September 11, 2010 

September 11
Quiet Half -Day Remembrance

First Christian Church Atlanta,
September 11, 2010, 10AM to 1 PM

Financial Youth Camp
Sept. 11 - Oct. 2, Saturdays Only
Columbia Theological Seminary

Women in Ministry Conference 2010
Sheraton Gateway Hotel
September 20-23, 2010 

Boundaries Workshop for Clergy
September 23, 2010
Regional Office 

Annual Spirituality Conference
First Christian Church Atlanta
October 1-3, 2010 

Women’s Retreat
October 1-3, 2010
Norman Park Conference Center

WC/SW District Men's Rally
Liberty Christian Church,  Newnan
October 2, 2010 at 10 am. 

Oreon E. Scott Clergy Conference
October 4-6, 2010.  Christmount 

NE District Men's Rally
Union Christian Church, Watkinsville
October 16, 2010 at 10 am 

East Central/South East District Men's Rally
Augusta Central Christian
October 23, 2010 

More Hands for God Day
October 30, 2010
Save the Date and stand by for more info.

Gifts Discernment Retreat
Christmount
November 19-21, 2010

Save the Dates:
Regional Assembly
November 12-13, 2010
Youth-A-Palooza
January 6-8, 2011
Voices Clergy Retreat
February 4 & 5, 2011
Disciple Men's Retreat
March 25-27 at Christmount
General Assembly 2011

July 9-13 - Nashville TN

 

 

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