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.
You might be thinking, “That Scripture sure sounds familiar; didn’t we just read it?” You’d be right: it was the text for the Sunday after Easter. At that time I focused mainly on Thomas. But I promised then that we would come back to this text for Pentecost.
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.
Morning Prayer for May 26, 2026. Scriptures: Psalm 8; John 16:12-15. Hymn: Wake, the Dawn Is Now Full Rising. CCLI streaming license #20546947.
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