General Assembly Worship and Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Celebrate and affirm our calling to be a Global Mission Church during All-Assembly Worship on Sunday, July 15th\u00a0at 7 PM, for the Commissioning of our Global Mission Interns and the Recognition of our International Guests.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Support the Thursdays in Black Campaign: A Global Movement for a World Without Gender-Based Violence by wearing black to Saturday\u2019s opening business session (9-11:30 AM). The Commitment to Thursdays in Black Campaign Resolution (GA-2514) is #8 on the agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hear Disciples Overseas Ministries report to the General Assembly on Monday, July 14th, during the 1:45 PM Business Session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Workshops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
MONDAY, JULY 14<\/strong> 10:15 – 11:30 AM – Going BEYOND\u00a0in Ecumenism<\/strong> – Interested in deepening ecumenical relationships, but want some inspiration and ideas to get started? The Christian Unity and Interfaith Ministry (CUIM) and Global Ministries have wisdom and hope to share. Hear about the joys, challenges, and opportunities of ecumenical work, celebrate Global Ministries\u2019 upcoming 30th anniversary, and consider how you might deepen your faith partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TUESDAY, JULY 15<\/strong> Come visit us in the exhibit hall! Learn more about the history of Disciples Overseas Ministries and the ways that congregations and individuals currently engage in global mission. DOM staff, mission co-workers, and international guests are looking forward to chatting with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you interested in learning more about a specific area of DOM\u2019s ministry? Plan your visit so that you can connect with someone in that area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the afternoon of Sunday, July 13, 2025, Disciples Home Missions and Disciples Overseas Ministries will host a tour of the National Civil Rights Museum and Lorraine Motel. This partnership event is to affirm our commitment to education for all and about all in the ministry of Jesus. During open time at General Assembly, we are pleased to offer a timely tour and brief conversation around the exhibit “A Culture of Resistance: Slavery in America 1619-1861.”<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n This exhibit offers a representation of the global impact of slavery. Entering the circular gallery, visitors walk on a floor map of North and South America, Europe, and Africa. Illuminated channels provide statistics and information about the Atlantic slave trade, including the massive number of people captured, goods cultivated and wealth created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8:45 – 10 AM – The Crisis in the Middle East <\/strong>– In this workshop, you will learn about the longer history and issues related to Israel\/Palestine, the ways that our partners and the Christian Church (Disciples) have been engaged since October 2023, and how you can support rights, justice, and peace in the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8:45 – 10 AM – Global Rise of Authoritarianism: Views from Global Partners<\/strong> – In this workshop, international partners will share the experiences and perspectives of their institutions regarding the rise of authoritarianism in the regions they represent. Participants will be invited to look for common threads in authoritarian movements, and to reflect on our calling as Christians to respond to this global challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\nExhibit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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For God So Loved the World Global Justice Event<\/h3>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-232x300.png\")
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