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.
Have you seen those yard signs that begin with “In this house, we believe…”? Most of them are followed by a list of fairly liberal talking points, although there are versions that are much more conservative. I’ve seen quite a few of them when I have ventured over into the suburbs on the Kansas side of the KC metro area.
Seems like fairly regularly we hear about somebody, somewhere, trying to get a law passed requiring school classrooms, courthouses, and other public places to post the Ten Commandments. And whenever that happens, some commentator or comedian decides to have a little fun with the instigator of the law. “You want the Ten Commandments posted; can you name them?” And almost inevitably, they can’t. As a general rule, they’re able to name three easily—don’t murder, don’t lie, don’t steal—and then maybe one or two others, honor father and mother, perhaps, or don’t covet; but very few actually manage to list all ten.
Morning Prayer for October 19, 2026. Scriptures: Psalm 4; Luke 24:36-48. Hymn: O Love That Will Not Let Me Go. CCLI streaming license #20546947.
Morning Prayer for October 15, 2026. Scriptures: Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19; Hebrews 11:32--12:2. Hymn: Rejoice in God's Saints. CCLI streaming license #20546
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