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 were going to do something that demonstrates how spectacular you are, how talented, maybe even how tuned in you are to God, where would you do it? Wouldn’t you want to do it in front of lots of people, maybe at a special event? You wouldn’t do it in a back room where literally nobody knows about it other than some servants and a few of your friends, would you?
Quite by accident, Dr. Lily Penleric made an incredible discovery. Having been turned down for tenure at the college where she was an associate professor of music, specializing in the folk ballads of the British Isles, Lily went to spend some time with her sister Elna, who was a teacher at a settlement school in the hills of Appalachia.
Morning Prayer for January 20, 2026. Scriptures: Psalm 8; Genesis 1:31--2:3. Hymn: This Is My Father's World. CCLI streaming license #20546947.
Morning Prayer for January 19, 2026. Scriptures: Psalm 124; Romans 12:1-13. Hymn: Lead On, O Cloud of Presence. CCLI streaming license #20546947.
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