Events
Building Community Through Storytelling: Sharing Bible Stories and Our Own Stories
Revs. Kaye Edwards and Elaine Austin of Worship and Wonder Bible Storytelling will share ways this multi-sensory approach brings life experiences into dialogue with all ages and with God.
Resilience in Transition: Navigating Change and Nurturing Care
This webinar will offer inspiration, tools, and wisdom to empower individuals and communities to embrace change with resilience, compassion, and hope.
Organizing Hope: Five Practices for Democratic Renewal
Overwhelming political changes prompt organizations to be innovative and take responsibility for helping others fulfill their purposes in times of uncertainty. This webinar will present a roadmap for community organizing, highlighting key steps for transformation from a grassroots perspective. It will also emphasize the crucial moral commitment to promote resourcefulness and civic action against authoritarianism.
Mental Health Sunday Service and Live Talkback
Rev. Joselyn Spence, Director Mental Health Wellness and special guests will host a Mental Health Sunday service, followed by a talkback session where attendees can ask questions and share their thoughts.
Soul Care Lunch Break
NBA’s Director of Mental Health and Wellness, Rev. Joselyn Spence, will lead a midday moment to pause, process, and practice self-care as a part of Mental Health Awareness Month.
Movement Chaplaincy Open House
You are invited to join our chaplains for an open house on Movement Chaplaincy! Featured speaker Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen will share her experience as a movement chaplain and lead an exploration of examples of spiritual support as part of movements for collective liberation.
Transforming Isolation into Belonging: Building Communities and Radical Care Through Peer Groups
NBA’s Director of Community Engagement, Rev. Héctor J. Hernández Marcial, will lead the workshop "Transforming Isolation into Belonging: Building Communities and Radical Care through Peer Groups" during the 2025 Virtual Learning Experience, hosted by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The webinar will take place on Wednesday, June 11th at 7:30pm ET/6:30pm CT.
Mark Poindexter Ultramarathon Benefit Race
This summer, Dr. Mark Poindexter is participating in the 2025 Summer Trail Fest Ultramarathon in Laingsburg, Michigan to benefit the NBA Dr. Mark E. Poindexter Wellness Fund: A Fund to Support Body, Mind, and Spirit. The money raised will support the NBA’s Mental Health and Wellness initiative.
What is the Silver Chalice Ministry: About a Resolution Before General Assembly
Hear and discuss ideas and resources to best serve the kin-dom of God through the growing number of older adults in our congregations. Learn about the proposed Silver Chalice designation in the Resolution coming before the General Assembly, and what implementation will entail.
NBA at 2025 General Assembly
The 2025 Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) General Assembly will take place July 12-15, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee.
2025 SENT Seminar
The 2025 SENT Seminar will be taking place September 8-19, 2025. This year's theme is “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: Building Impactful Futures.”
2025 Mental Health Professionals Conference
NBA will hold it's 3rd annual hybrid Mental Health Professionals Conference October 2-4 in Denver, Colorado. Both virtual and in-person options will be available for mental health professionals or chaplains working in the field of mental health or completing a graduate degree in a mental health-related area.