Called to Care: March 2020 NBA eNews

Message from our CEO; stories of resiliency and care; new webinar; the latest from our blog.

National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

A Letter From Our CEO, Mark Anderson Regarding COVID-19

Let us acknowledge that it has been stressful these past few weeks as we all have responded, both professionally and personally, to concerns related to Coronavirus. Please be assured that the NBA staff has been in constant contact to determine how our ministry can best respond. >> Read more

Stories of Resiliency and Care

A Message from New Communion

NBA Incubate Partner

For the most vulnerable and the marginalized, access to food is in question, amongst other healthcare concerns and needs. Read how New Communion is providing food security in Winston-Salem.

For More Stories of Resiliency and Care, Follow Us!

Over the coming weeks, NBA will share stories, photos, and messages from our partners on our social media. Follow along with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn to be inspired by Disciples in action in their communities.

Webinar Series: SoulCare — Taking Pause in Crisis

Wednesday, April 1, 2020
10:15am ET / 7:15am PT

Our Mental Health & Wellness Initiative team invites you to join us for a moment to pause and process. Over the coming weeks, we will host a series of SoulCare moments to practice self-care and prayer amidst the pandemic. Feel free to attend any or all of this webinar series.

Webinar: The Rising Number of Incarcerated Women

Thursday, April 16, 2020
1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT
Speaker: Jennifer M. Ortiz, PhD, Indiana Univ. Criminology & Justice Dept. Program Coordinator

The number of incarcerated women, particularly women of color, is at a historic high. During this webinar, we'll answer a few questions: Why are there so many women now being incarcerated in the US? What are the effects upon their communities and their families? How can this trend be stopped?

Can't join this webinar? Enjoy a session from our library of recorded webinars.

Life of the Beloved

We are all Taken. We are all Blessed. We are all Broken. We are all Given. We are Beloved. XPLOR Resident Evan Gough shares his spiritual learnings from the book Life of the Beloved.

Hummingbirds in a Dry Land

A friend of mine showed her hummingbird tattoo to me once and explained that hummingbirds are the harbinger of joy. Read Rev. Helms Jarrell's account of attending Anti-Racism/Pro-Reconciliation training in the Sonoran Desert.

Thank you to all of our members and congregations who are participating in the upcoming Easter Special Offering to the Disciples Mission Fund (DMF). NBA is one of several General Ministries that benefit from your generosity. Your donations enable NBA to strengthen local ministries in supporting their communities during these challenging times.