New Church for a New Day

This week we continue our follow-up series to our book study of "Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation." Each month we invite a guest involved in bridge building in our community or the larger church to join us for a conversation. For this episode we welcome Bruce Frankel, who serves as Executive Director of DRC Solutions. During our conversation, Bruce shares insights about inequality in housing, and which initiatives are most effective at helping unhoused individuals transition into housing (and stay there).Join us as we continue the conversation on Wednesday, May 18 at 7:00 pm Central using the Zoom link below:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81658261772?pwd=N2wyM1hzdHM0YWI3SnpNZXl4MjZ3Zz09Meeting ID: 816 5826 1772Passcode: bridge

This week we continue our follow-up series to our book study of "Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation." Each month we invite a guest involved in bridge building in our community or the larger church to join us for a conversation. For this episode we welcome Marilyn Jones, who serves in several roles with Texas Health Resources, including Intake Coordinator and Mental Health Assessment Coordinator. During our conversation, Marilyn shares insights about ways that our health care system can work toward more equitable outcomes for all patients, and how our churches can support those efforts.Join us as we continue the conversation on Wednesday, April 20 at 7:00 pm Central using the Zoom link below:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81658261772?pwd=N2wyM1hzdHM0YWI3SnpNZXl4MjZ3Zz09Meeting ID: 816 5826 1772Passcode: bridge

This week we begin a follow-up series to our book study of "Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation." Each month we will have a conversation with someone involved in bridge building in our community or the larger church. For this episode we welcome Rev. Heather Reed, Community Regional Minister for Youth and Children on the staff of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Southwest. Heather is involved in racial reconciliation and anti-racism work for youth and young adults, particularly in the Disciples camp and conference programs across Texas and New Mexico.Join us as we continue the conversation on Wednesday, March 9 at 7:00 pm Central using the Zoom link below:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81658261772?pwd=N2wyM1hzdHM0YWI3SnpNZXl4MjZ3Zz09Meeting ID: 816 5826 1772Passcode: bridge

This is our eighth podcast for our book study of "Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation" by Latasha Morrison. This week, Allison, Dottie, Russ, and Tony discuss Chapter 10 - "Building More Bridges."Join us for the conversation on Wednesday, February 9 at 7:00 pm Central using the link below:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81658261772?pwd=N2wyM1hzdHM0YWI3SnpNZXl4MjZ3Zz09Meeting ID: 816 5826 1772Passcode: bridge

This is our seventh podcast for our book study of "Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation" by Latasha Morrison. This week, Allison, Dottie, Russ, and Tony discuss Chapter 9 - "Relationships Restored: Reconciliation & Restoration."Recommendation from this episode:"Georgetown, Louisiana" - Two-part series by the NPR economics podcast, Planet Money: https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2017/06/27/534465199/georgetown-louisianaJoin us for the conversation on Wednesday, January 26 at 7:00 pm Central using the link below:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81658261772?pwd=N2wyM1hzdHM0YWI3SnpNZXl4MjZ3Zz09Meeting ID: 816 5826 1772Passcode: bridge

This is our sixth podcast for our book study of "Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation" by Latasha Morrison. This week, Allison, Dottie, Russ, and Tony discuss Chapter 8 - "Righting the Wrong: Making Amends."Recommendations from this episode:"Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?" (1967 film) - Currently available with a Starz subscription, or can be rented or purchased through most streaming services.This American Life - "Talking While Black" - Public radio show available via podcast, or stream on their website at https://www.thisamericanlife.org/758/talking-while-blackJoin us for the conversation on Wednesday, January 12 at 7:00 pm Central using the link below:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81658261772?pwd=N2wyM1hzdHM0YWI3SnpNZXl4MjZ3Zz09Meeting ID: 816 5826 1772Passcode: bridge

This is our fifth podcast for our book study of "Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation" by Latasha Morrison. In advance of each gathering, the pastors of Community Christian Church, Ridglea Christian Church, and South Hills Christian Church record and share a conversation about the assigned reading. This week, Allison, Dottie, Russ, and Tony discuss Chapter 7 - "Facing the Oppressed, Facing God: Repentance."Join us for the conversation on Wednesday, December 1 at 7:00 pm Central using the link below:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81658261772?pwd=N2wyM1hzdHM0YWI3SnpNZXl4MjZ3Zz09Meeting ID: 816 5826 1772Passcode: bridge

This is our fourth podcast for our book study of "Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation" by Latasha Morrison. In advance of each gathering, the pastors of Community Christian Church, Ridglea Christian Church, and South Hills Christian Church record and share a conversation about the assigned reading. This week, Allison, Dottie, Russ, and Tony discuss Chapter 6 - "The Healing Balm: Seeking and Extending Forgiveness."Join us for the conversation on Wednesday, November 17 at 7:00 pm Central using the link below:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81658261772?pwd=N2wyM1hzdHM0YWI3SnpNZXl4MjZ3Zz09Meeting ID: 816 5826 1772Passcode: bridge

This is our third podcast for our book study of "Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation" by Latasha Morrison. In advance of each gathering, the pastors of Community Christian Church, Ridglea Christian Church, and South Hills Christian Church record and share a conversation about the assigned reading. This week, Dottie, Russ and Tony discuss Chapter 5 - "Confession: Where Healing Begins."Join us for the conversation on Wednesday, November 3 at 7:00 pm Central using the link below:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81658261772?pwd=N2wyM1hzdHM0YWI3SnpNZXl4MjZ3Zz09Meeting ID: 816 5826 1772Passcode: bridge

This is our second podcast for our book study of "Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation" by Latasha Morrison. In advance of each gathering, the pastors of Community Christian Church, Ridglea Christian Church, and South Hills Christian Church record and share a conversation about the assigned reading. This week, Dottie, Russ and Tony discuss Chapter 5 - "Removing Roadblocks to Reconciliation."Join us for the conversation on Wednesday, October 20 at 7:00 pm using the link below:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81658261772?pwd=N2wyM1hzdHM0YWI3SnpNZXl4MjZ3Zz09Meeting ID: 816 5826 1772Passcode: bridge

This is our first podcast for our book study of "Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation" by Latasha Morrison. In advance of each gathering, the pastors of Community Christian Church, Ridglea Christian Church, and South Hills Christian Church will record and share a conversation about the assigned reading. This week, Dottie, Russ and Tony discuss "Part 1: The Bridge to Lament," which includes chapters 2 and 3.Join us for the conversation on Wednesday, September 22 at 7:00 pm using the link below:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81658261772?pwd=N2wyM1hzdHM0YWI3SnpNZXl4MjZ3Zz09Meeting ID: 816 5826 1772Passcode: bridge

This week we prepare for a summer break by dreaming about what our podcast and Bible study might look like when we return in the fall. We hope you will bring your ideas and suggestions to our final Bible study before the break this Wednesday.Join us for this conversation on Wednesday at Bible Study at 7:00 PMhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/78376198521?pwd=WHIyeExCOFlCRFFRWFczSzN1QXdWdz09Meeting ID: 783 7619 8521Passcode: 86587

This week we look at the story of Stephen as found in Acts chapters 6-8. We see how Stephen shows us how to speak prophetically to challenge systems, how to let God work in and through us, how to keep our hearts and minds and churches open up to let God move in unexpected people and ways. Stephen inspires us to insist that we don't repeat the hate-filled parts of our history but instead follow God into something newJoin us for this conversation on Wednesday at Bible Study at 7:00 PMhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/78376198521?pwd=WHIyeExCOFlCRFFRWFczSzN1QXdWdz09Meeting ID: 783 7619 8521Passcode: 86587

This week we consider what Nehemiah returning to Jerusalem to rebuild after the exile might teach us about returning to church in person after 2020! You are also invited to join us fro Ridglea, South Hills & Community Christian Church for the discussion around this theme on Wednesday May 26th at 7:00 PMhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/78376198521?pwd=WHIyeExCOFlCRFFRWFczSzN1QXdWdz09Meeting ID: 783 7619 8521Passcode: 865876

This week we begin a new series looking at how the stories of characters in scripture remind us of the stories in our world today. We listen for how they might guide us towards what it means to follow God in our day. Today we wrestle with the stories of Shiphrah, Puah, & Pharaohs Daughter. Listen in and then join in the conversation in our Bible Study Wednesday April 28th at 7:00 PM.Bible Study Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/78376198521?pwd=WHIyeExCOFlCRFFRWFczSzN1QXdWdz09

This week we discuss the lectionary scripture for the 5th Sunday of Lent from John 12:20-33 and the readings for Palm Sunday (Mark 11:1-11) and the alternate observance of Passion Sunday (Mark 15:1-39). Together we listen to each other and the scriptures to hear how they might call us to live faithfully in our world today. This episode includes Rev. Anthony Chatman, Rev. Dottie Cook, Rev. Russ Boyd, and Rev. Allison Lanza - all of whom are Disciples of Christ pastors in Fort Worth, Texas.You can continue this conversation with us at our Bible Study together every other Wednesday on Zoom or as we preach on these sermons at our respective congregations. You can find any of our churches' worship services on YouTube or Facebook or at our websites:www.communityccfw.org (Community Christian Church)www.shccfw.org (South Hills Christian Church)www.ridgleachristian.org (Ridglea Christian Church)

This week we hear the lectionary scriptures of Lent from the gospel of John. Together we listen to each other and the scriptures to hear how they might call us to live faithfully in our world today. This episode we explore John 2:13-22 and John 3:14-21 with Rev. Anthony Chatman, Rev. Dottie Cook, Rev. Russ Boyd and Rev. Allison Lanza. We are all Disciples of Christ pastors in Fort Worth TX.You can continue this conversation with us at our every other week Bible Study together or as we preach on these sermons at our respective churches. You can find any of our congregations worships on YouTube or Facebook or at our websiteswww.communityccfw.org (Community Christian Church)www.shccfw.org (South Hills Christian Church)www.ridgleachristian.org (Ridglea Christian Church)

Join us as we dive into the first 2 scriptures of Lent! We are also thrilled to welcome Rev. Russ Boyd to our discussion.

Join with Disciples of Christ pastors Anthony Chatman, Dottie Cook, Sarah Almanza, Alison Bright and Allison Lanza as today we explore how the second half of the letter to the Ephesians helps guide us to be the church in todays world! We listen to the scriptures and each other's different life contexts to wonder together about who God is calling us to be in this time and place to share God's good news of love and justice!Join with us and learn more at:www.communityccfw.orgwww.ridgleachristian.orgwww.shccfw.org

Join us for our first episode of New Church for a New Day! Together we explore the first part of Ephesians to listen for what it might be telling us about how we are called to be a church of justice and peace and healing in our world today! We will listen to each other and our different life experiences and to the text to hear where the Spirit is moving! Pastors in today's episode include Reverends Dottie Cook, Anthony Chatman, Sarah Almanza and Allison Lanza