Minister's Moment

Since 1968 (when our denomination went through restructure), the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has met for General Assembly every two years. This is a chance for us to learn more about what is happening in the general church, as well as to take stands on social issues through “Sense of the Assembly” resolutions. We also get the joy of reconnecting with old friends, attending creative and inspiring worship services together, and learning new things in workshops.

The General Assembly that concluded in mid-July is the last GA in our current structure, as we move into the next phase of our history together. The short version is, instead of gathering in a big way every two years, we will gather virtually two years in a row, with an in-person gathering on each third year. We are still learning how all this will work, so stay tuned.

Often times we go to General Assembly but don’t really talk about what happened there at the local level. This is true for many churches, not just us. So, this year, we are going to talk about it! Starting August 3, I will lead a six-week sermon series called “Beyond GA.” We will look at scriptures and themes used to inspire General Assembly this year, what we have learned and can learn from those scriptures and themes, and consider different general units and how they impact the life of the greater church. Our topics will include “Beyond Imagination,” “One Body,” “Abundant Life,” and even “What is the Church For?” It is my hope that this will enable us to talk even more about what our ministry here at Bridgeport looks like as we continue to serve God in our community and beyond.

As always, it is a blessing and an honor to be your pastor.

Love,

Ann