Sunday, February 22nd On Sunday, February 22nd, we successfully launched the Greater Legacy Society, our new Regional Endowment Fund! This new partnership will allow individuals to consider ways they can leave a legacy for our Regional Ministry to continue well beyond our lifetimes.  So far, we have raised  $4,675 of our initial goal of $10,000. Become a recognized Charter Member by March 31st through a one-time gift, establishing recurring monthly or quarterly contributions

Thursday, March 26th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Merriam Christian Church In-Person Anti-Racism/Pro-Reconciliation (AR/PR) 1.0 training is being offered Thursday, March 26th, from Thursday, March 26, 2026 10:00 am-4:00 pm, Merriam Christian Church. This training will be followed later this year by 2.0 and 3.0 - each building on the previous training.  Clergy only need to complete one of the three offerings to fulfill AR/PR training requirements for Standing Renewal. AR/PR 1.0 intro

A letter from our Regional Minister Ash Wednesday is my favorite day of the church year and Lent is my favorite season. Our culture has quite ruined Christmas and Easter with Santa and the Easter bunny and all the grotesque consumerism and made for TV specials behind all of it. But oddly nobody waits every year to watch the Ash Wednesday Peanuts Special. There are no Doorbuster sales at 4am on the first day of Lent. There are no big garish displays in the middle of the mall w

February 16, 2026 DISCIPLES CONNECTION AROUND THE REGION Chi Rho Mid-Winter This weekend we welcomed 33 middle school campers at Tall Oaks. Our Chi Rho Mid-Winter focused on "Live Loud, Love Louder!" We explored radical love, inclusion, and justice in the teachings of Jesus- and what that means for middle schoolers today. Thank you to our director Natalie Milne and our camp counselors: Cole Becker, Julia Chamberlain, Sammantha Heuton Mason Oswalt, and Rev. Stephen Underwood

Due March 31 Why Report? The data that has been collected in annual Yearbook reporting for decades has provided a picture of who we are as a church. Completing and submitting the ALEX Yearbook report: Cultivates the covenantal relationship between congregations, regions, and general ministries. Demonstrates a covenantal commitment to the ministry we share. Contributes to understanding trends in membership, attendance, outreach, and giving. Helps your region and general minist

February 1, 2026 DISCIPLES CONNECTION AROUND THE REGION Celebration of Life Rev. Ted Satterfield A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Rev. Ted Satterfield for Saturday, Feb. 14th at 11 am at Emerson Park C hristian Church. (1501 S 40th St, Kansas City, KS 66106) Pastor Ted was an amazing resource for his congregation and to the Region. Read his full obituary here . ALEX 2025 Yearbook Reporting is Open! Alex reporting has opened up for all churches through March 31st. To h

A Letter from our Regional Minister Vision : Equipping disciples to make Disciples of Christ Mission : Eyes on Jesus Christ, Led by Holy Spirit into the ‘New Thing’ God is birthing toward the flourishing of all Creation. Values : Co-creating God’s Shalom through: Working for the wholeness of all God’s people and creation Embodying solidarity with those most vulnerable Allowing the peace of Christ to rule in our hearts Ripening Spirit’s fruit of love, joy and kindness Devoting

Designs OPEN! Calling all creatives!! This year, we are enlisting the help of all designers in the Greater Kansas City area to help us create our summer camp t-shirts . Our summer camp curriculum is "In the Wilderness." The wilderness can inspire us and guide us, assuring us of God’s constant presence. All are welcome to submit a design to gkccampcoordinator@kcdisciples.org in jpg or png form by Sunday, March 1st . From there we will ask our community to vote on their favo

January 15, 2026 DISCIPLES CONNECTION AROUND THE REGION Join us for Rev. Faust's Memorial Service Rev. Ronald Faust passed away on November 20th, 2025. Faust served as a Disciples of Christ pastor for churches in Huntsville, Clever, Lake of the Ozarks, and Smithville. Read Rev. Faust's full obituary here  and an insightful post by Peaceworks Kansas City here . A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 18th at 3:30 pm  at Community Christian Church. (4601 Main Street,

Offered by the 2025 Nevertheless She Preached Cohorts Each gathering reflects the bold, thoughtful, and deeply communal work the 2025 Nevertheless She Preached Cohorts have been doing—and each is a gift to our wider community.All events are free, open to the public,  and begin at  6:00pm Central Time .Whether you’re a preacher, faith leader, organizer, or someone longing for more honest and imaginative ways of being church, we hope you’ll join us. January 27 | 6pm CT Reimagin

January 1, 2026 DISCIPLES CONNECTION AROUND THE REGION Rev. Karen Yount's Service A celebration of life will be held for Reverend Karen Yount at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 3, 2026, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 am at Raymore Christian Church, 500 Peace Dr, Raymore, MO. 64083. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Raymore Christian Church. Join us for Rev. Faust's Memorial Service Rev. Ronald Faust passed away on November 20th, 2025. Faust served as a Disciple

Learn about the Ministry Work done by the Regional Office this year Review the ministries and work of the Greater Kansas City Christian Church Disciples of Christ Regional Office in 2025 as listed in our Annual Report.  Our Mission ​ Connection: building meaningful and engaged communities across the Greater Kansas City Region. ​ Support : providing support for clergy and congregations in transition and pastoral care for all. ​ Celebrate : recognizing important milestones in t