“Reconnecting by Covenant”
As many of us begin to get back to some normalcy in our lives, and begin to make plans for summer camps, family gatherings, and vacations, remember to mark your calendars for the regional Disciples Connect and Equip gathering on Saturday, August 14, at Tawakoni.
The planning team is in the process of making plans for an exciting event. At this time, we hope to have an in-person event, however, if any changes should occur with COVID restrictions before the regional event occurs, we will have contingency plans in place to move to an all-virtual event.
The theme of our event will be Reconnect by Covenant. Our General Minister and President – Terri Hord Owens will participate in our event virtually, as well as Erin Wathen from Week of Compassion as our keynote speakers.
One focus for reconnecting and building for the future will be the creation of an Ebenezer, a stone tower or wall, symbolizing God’s presence in bringing us through the latest tribulations and reconnecting us in covenant. The Ebenezer is a tangible reminder of the Lord’s power and protection. To create the Ebenezer, each church is asked to bring a stone to help build our Ebenezer.
In addition to worship, workshops, and fellowship time, there will be opportunities for fun, renewal and reconnection. The pool will not be available this year. Disciples Women will coordinate a morning reception and a catered boxed lunch to help minimize COVID risk.
Come celebrate and express those challenges as we reimagine what it is to be church from our experience of COVID. Registration will open in June. See details in the June Kansas Messenger, regional social media pages, and text alerts system.
Rev. David Dubovich,
1st Vice Moderator – Chair of Disciples Connect and Equip Event