“Adaptive change in a changed world”
The Regional Disciples Connect & Equip event is scheduled for Saturday, August 6, at the Disciples Center at Tawakoni. This year’s theme is “Adaptive change in a changed world” and what it means for Disciples.
Registration opens Friday, May 13.
Registration deadline is Friday, July 22
With the focus on “equipping,” we hope to provide more opportunities for congregational leaders to learn adaptive change methods in this post-pandemic/endemic world. Workshops will be a combination of knowledge, instruction and teaching practical skills. Topics under consideration, but not finalized, include:
- Developing an Adaptive Change Culture
- Anti-Racism/Pro-Reconciliation
- Refugees: How can we help?
- Exploring New Church Ministry
- Week of Compassion’s Disaster Preparedness Team Training
- Developing a Church Communications Team
- Churches Supporting Children of Trauma
2022 marks a Regional Assembly year where we conduct the business of the Regional Church. According to the Constitution and Bylaws of the Christian Church in Kansas, any major resolution to be considered by the 2022 Regional Assembly must be on the desk of the Regional Minister and President, by May 9, which is 90-days before the Assembly. The Committee will consider the resolutions and prepare them for the Assembly. Resolutions will be sent to the congregations on June 9.
Resolutions may be presented by any member congregation or administrative unit, the Regional Board, any ten individual members, or any organization of the Christian Church in Kansas (Disciples of Christ). All resolutions should be accompanied by a written statement of the reasons that the submitting group deems it necessary or advisable for the Assembly to consider the subject. Any supporting data or rationale that will assist in understanding the full impact of the resolution should also be included.
Each church is also asked to provide the names of voting delegates the have elected to represent their church at this assembly. The number of voting delegates is based on the church’s reported membership. Each office will receive instructions and a Voting Delegates Form to fill out and return to the Topeka Regional Office no later that July 15.
Following lunch, we’ll feature a keynote speaker (to be determined), and hopefully introduce a new Co-Regional Minister. Watch the Kansas Messenger and Facebook for future details on this event.
Cost for the event will be $15 for adults, $10 for youth and children (5-18 years), with children under five at no charge. The fee covers program, lunch, and child care. Child care will be available for pre-registered children 4-years old and younger. Pre-register online at www.kansasdisciples.org, or through ENGAGE on or after May 13.