Like most Christians, Disciples Affirm:
Open Communion
The Lord’s Supper, or Communion is celebrated in weekly worship. It is open to all who believe in Jesus Christ.
Freedom of belief
Disciples are called together around one essential of faith: belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Persons are free to follow their consciences guided by the Bible, the Holy Spirit study and prayer, and are expected to extend that freedom to others.
Baptism by immersion
In baptism the old self-centered life is set aside, and a new life of trust in God begins. Although Disciples practice baptism by immersion, other baptism traditions are honored.
Belief in the oneness of the church
All Christians are called to be one in Christ and to seek opportunities for common witness and service.
The ministry to believers
Both ministers and lay persons lead in worship, service and spiritual growth.
If you spent some time thumbing through the Chalice Hymnal, you'll find one topic missing: there aren't any of the good old gospel hymns about Jesus' blood. Personally this doesn't bother me most of the time. Those hymns are actually fun to sing; the tunes are rousing and upbeat, and in this part of the world a lot of us grew up immersed in that kind of theology, so we sing with great gusto.
Some years ago, The Christian Century reported on a study some anthropologists or someone had done. What they discovered was that nearly all human beings are musical. Something like 95 percent of people are capable of making music of some kind. That means that out of every 100 people, only five are completely hopeless when it comes to music.
Morning Prayer for May 29, 2025. Scriptures: Psalm 67; Revelation 22:1-5. Hymn: Shall We Gather at the River. CCLI streaming license #20546947.
Morning Prayer for May 28, 2025. Scriptures: Psalm 130; Ephesians 4:25-32. Hymn: The Gift of Love. CCLI streaming license #20546947.
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