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.
Do you know how Portland, Oregon, was named? Seems that the founders of the city, Asa Lovejoy of Boston and Francis Pettygrove of Portland, Maine, could not agree on which of their hometowns to name the new city after. Eventually they decided to decide the issue by a best-two-of-three coin toss. Pettygrove won, and the city became Portland, Oregon Territory.
Recently we did something we hadn’t done in this country since I was a very small child. We went back to the moon. The Artemis crew didn’t land on it, as Apollo 11 first did when I was a year old, but they did fly around it, and took a lot of really good pictures.
Morning Prayer for May 18, 2026. Scriptures: Psalm 14; 2 Timothy 4:1-5. Hymn: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah. CCLI streaming license #20546947.
Morning Prayer for May 14, 2026. Scriptures: Psalm 5:1-8; Luke 8:1-3. Hymn: Love Divine, All Love Excelling. CCLI streaming license #20546947.
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