Every two years we gather as a region for fellowship, worship, regional board elections, and discussion of any other pressing issues for the Greater Kansas City Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
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2026 is extra special with leadership from our new Regional Minister, Rev. Dr. Lara Blackwood Pickrel, and an Installation Service for our Regional Youth Cabinet.
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As we reflect on Being the Body of Christ, we're reminded that it takes all of us - lay members, lay leaders, ministers, and regional ministry leadership to do the work of Christ in our congregations and in our communities.
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Our Regional Assembly builds on this by offering a laity and family focus on Friday evening, with a Regional focus on Saturday.
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2026-2028 Regional Board slate
At Regional Assembly, we will be voting on our 2026 - 2028 Regional Board during the business session on Saturday morning.
Moderator: Rev. Andy Beck, Hillside CC
Moderator Elect: Rev. Jill DeFord, Fairview CC
Secretary: Rev, Bryce Bowers, Country Club CC
Treasurer: Kathy Harris, Fairview CC
Past Moderator: Peggy Chandler, Lee's Summit CC
7 Lay Representatives to the Regional Board:
Dorothy Johnson, Swope Parkway United Christian Church
Neal Heckman, FCC Olathe
Carol Nelson, Longview Chapel CC
Krista Hindsley, Hillside CC
Charisse Dodd, Lee's Summit CC
LeAundra Boyice, WHOMSOEVER Community of F.A.I.T.H. (2nd Term)
Richard Hughey, Hillcrest CC (2nd Term)
Details
Friday, October 9th, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
We will spend the evening connecting and building community within our Region. AND get to know others serving in ways similar to your own, whether it be as a board moderator, treasurer, children or youth leader, personnel, elder, deacon, etc. We will also enjoy a time of prayer, worship, and song, with refreshments provided.
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Saturday, October 10th, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
We will worship, fellowship, elect new board members, share resources, install our new Regional Youth Cabinet, and get to know our new Regional Minister. Lunch will be provided.
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A Children's Program (6 months through elementary school) will be provided.
We are blessed with vital nonprofit organizations within our Region; this year, part of your Regional Assembly Registration fee will be donated to Intersect KC and Deaf International.