The Regional Disciples Connect & Equip event is scheduled for Saturday, August 6, at the Disciples Center at Tawakoni. This year’s theme will center around “Adaptive change in a changed world” and what it means for Disciples.
Early Bird Registration deadline is Monday, July 25.
2022 marks a regional assembly year, and the bi-annual (every two years) business session to vote on the following items, and any others brought to the assembly:
- Election of new regional officers/moderators
- Approve revisions to the CCK constitution
- Approve the calling of a new Co-Regional Minister
Note: Copies of the business items were e-mailed in early July,
copies will be available at the event.
Additionally, there will be multiple workshop opportunities and a chance to meet and visit with our new Co-Regional Minister, Rev. Tom Stanley. 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 include:
- Developing an Adaptive Change Culture
- Anti-Racism/Pro-Reconciliation
- Refugee Resettlement: How can we help?
- The Covenant Project: Changes to Disciples Governance
- The Tri-Regional Partnership: What is it?
- Church Communications Team
- Churches Supporting Children of Trauma
- Little Things Are Big Things: Being a Relevant Church
Kansas Disciples Men’s ministry is providing boxed lunches. Ham, turkey, or veggie sandwich options are available with chips, cookie, and choice of drink. Pre-registration is needed by July 25 to guarantee a meal choice preference.
Following lunch, we’ll have another workshop session, open pool for swimming, and introduce our new Co-Regional Minister, Rev. Tom Stanley. We’ll close out the event with worship and the installation of officers.
Child care will be available for pre-registered children 4-years old and younger. Elementary aged children and middle school youth activates are currently being planned for the morning with swimming in the afternoon. High School youth are encouraged to attend and participate in the workshop discussions and fellowship activities.
Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for youth and children (5-18 years), with children under five years at no charge and covers program, lunch, and child care. Register online here, or through ENGAGE.
Online registration closes Wednesday, July 27. Walk-ins are welcome on the day of the event.