Circuit Writer

This is my column for The Tahlequah Christian, my congregational newsletter, for the week of February 7-13, 2010.

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This week I’m taking a detour from the regular message to share some very newsworthy information from around the denomination. I want to celebrate Rev. Sharon Watkins’ accomplishments as our spiritual leader and guide and also bring attention to an important piece of our denominational history that I hope to share with you more about in the coming year. And a quick recap for those of you taking up Becky’s Super Bowl Challenge. If you’re a Colts fan, that’s 2 large cans and 1 small can of soup, and for the Saints faithful, it’s 3 large cans and 3 small cans – but I encourage you to be a Jesus fan and bring even more.

Yours on the journey,

Clint

GMP Named by U.S. News & World Report as One of President’s 10 Most Important Faith Leaders

General Minister and President Sharon E. Watkins has been named by U.S. News & World Report as one of President Barack Obama’s 10 Most Important Faith Leaders. Last year, President Obama selected Watkins as the first woman ever to give the sermon at the National Prayer Service, held during the presidential inauguration. She also serves on his Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.

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Council On Christian Unity Will Celebrate 100 Years During 2010

The Council on Christian Unity will be celebrating its centennial anniversary with a number of activities throughout 2010. CCU President Robert Welsh is encouraging all expressions of the church to participate in several upcoming opportunities that will celebrate past achievements and focus on where God is calling the Disciples of Christ in their ecumenical life and witness in coming years.

The Council on Christian Unity Board has identified three goals for this 100th anniversary year. They are to celebrate the best of Disciples tradition as a people of unity; to look seriously and critically at the ecumenical movement today and where God is calling it in the coming years; and to focus on the education and formation of a new generation of Disciples for service to and leadership in the ecumenical movement.

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