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.
As it generally happens in the Narrative Lectionary, we’ve skipped quite a bit between last week’s reading and today’s. Last week we met Abram, later to be called Abraham, and his wife Sarai, who became Sarah. They were living on a dead end street, elderly, no children, just a nephew they had taken into their home after his parents died. And God promised to make from them a great nation, even though they were both old enough to be on Medicare.
Maybe the call came in the middle of the night. “Abram, Abram…wake up!” He opened his eyes, listened intently, trying to figure out who that unfamiliar voice belonged to. But he didn’t see anyone. Must have just been a dream, he thought, as he rolled over and began to doze off again.
Morning Prayer for September 29, 2026. Scriptures: Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20; Galatians 5:16-26. Hymn: They'll Know We Are Christians. CCLI streaming licens
Morning Prayer for September 24, 2026. Scriptures: Psalm 27; Matthew 8:18-22. Hymn: I Have Decided to Follow Jesus. CCLI streaming license #20546947.
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