National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ

Called To Care eNewsletter
June 2020 Edition

NBA XPLOR Announces Hiatus for 2020-21 Program Year

After considerable discernment, the National Benevolent Association has made the difficult decision to place our young adult residential program, NBA XPLOR, on hiatus for the 2020-21 program year. Read More >>

Talking to Children During A Pandemic

by Raiza Spratt, Co-Chair Wild Women of the West

If you have kids, you are not alone trying to discern what’s best for the children in the long term and trying to anticipate how what we do now will leave deep marks in them or not. Read More >>

3 Mitos Acerca del Suicidio y Como la Iglesia Puede Abordarlos

by Denisse C. Lamas, LCSW

Hay varios mitos acerca del suicidio que, en un momento de mi vida, yo creía; sin embargo, también hay muchas cosas que he aprendido desde entonces. Lee Mas >>

NBA Board of Trustees Meets Virtually, Reflects on Racial Justice, Coronavirus

On the Thursday agenda were messages from our President and CEO Mark D. Anderson, and from Disciples General Minister and President, Rev. Terri Hord Owens. In his message, Anderson reflected on the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, including loss of life, economic hardships, and the systemic racism leading to deeper pains among communities of color. Read More >>

Where Faith Meets Social Good

We invite all Disciples to join our virtual Social Entrepreneurship seminar, Sept. 16–18, 2020

NBA invites social entrepreneurs and Disciples who want to learn more about the world of Social Enterprise to our virtual SENT Seminar. Participants will experience online education on the importance of impactful work in our communities and lessons on how to plant and grow new faith-rooted social enterprises. Register online now.

Care. Act. Repeat.

We continue to live through these times of COVID-19, racial injustice, and ongoing daily changes in our lives. One Disciples mental health professional commented that the only consistency today is knowing there will be uncertainty. Yet, one meaningful and consistent practice that we encourage is the ability to give. For those who are able, make a gift to NBA ministries to sustain the work of supporting health and social service ministry. Thank you.

Give online now at nbacares.org/donate.

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