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.
I am certain that contemporaries of Jesus during his time on earth would consider modern medicine nothing short of miraculous. Folks in those days got sick and died from conditions we can easily cure with a course of antibiotics. We can take a person with cancer and, through surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, bring them back to health. Without modern orthopedics, a great many of us would be living in constant pain that might eventually leave us unable to walk.
Once upon a time, I led a group studying the book of Job. It turned out that, the more we dug into the book, the less we enjoyed it. It’s not like the Psalms, where you study one, finish it, and turn to another one. Job is essentially a long argument between the main character and three of his friends, with appearances later from a fourth friend and, at the very end, from God.
Morning Prayer for March 23, 2026. Scriptures: Psalm 97; Titus 3:4-7. Hymn: O Worship the King. CCLI streaming license #20546947.
Morning Prayer for March 19, 2026. Scriptures: Psalm 19; James 3:1-12. Hymn: Give Me a Clean Heart. CCLI streaming license #20546947.
There are no upcoming events at this time.