Disciples PSWR

Clergy! Join us on Thursday for an afternoon of teaching, conversation, music, and spiritual renewal centered on the theme of Resistance. The evening will also feature spiritual music by Minister Walter Owens, creating space for reflection and renewal as we prepare for Regional Assembly. The $10 registration fee will be donated to Repairers of the Breach. Sign up at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/u7wbhr4?source_id=ce71f6dc-fd3d-43a7-aa40-903e88257f10&source_type=em&c=

Sign up today for a free Regional Assembly pre-event sponsored by Charlie Cutler and ChurchWest Insurance. This workshop will be packed with helpful information, as Bob Brockman addresses church-related issues that can result in insurance claims. Register at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xyjk9ne

This year’s Reconciliation Ministry Special Offering invites us to move beyond restoration and put hope into action. Inspired by Psalm 85:6–11, your gift supports education, programming, and grants that equip Disciples communities to dismantle racism, strengthen relationships, and build beloved community. The offering will be received September 27 and October 4, 2026. Join us in moving beyond restoration toward a more just, faithful, and hopeful future.

Sharing an inspiring article from the LA Times, featuring Rev. Eddie Anderson from McCarty Memorial Christian Church and the work he is doing through Freedom Farms Collective across LA County.

‘Food is a pathway to freedom’: Black-led collective brings Alabama collards to L.A. tables Inspired by a legacy of Black food activism, Freedom Farms Collective is increasing local food access alongside economic empowerment with a seed-to-shelf model.

Regional Assembly attenders! Avoid traffic and enjoy beautiful Fullerton a little longer with an overnight stay at the Marriott. A special room rate is available for just $170/night if you book it by this Monday, September 28. Visit docpswr.org/ra2026/local-info for the booking link and other helpful info about your visit to Fullerton.

We are excited to welcome keynote speakers Rev. Dr. David Vásquez-Levy and Rev. Dr. Leah D. Jackson, Esq. to our Regional Assembly this year. Learn more about them at docpswr.org/ra2026/special-guests and register for the October 16-17th event today!

Many of our Hispanic Disciples churches are familiar with Iglesia Cristiana La Hermosa in New York City. This is a great story about DCEF partnering with La Hermosa on a transformational project.

Iglesia La Hermosa and DCEF work to transform a community The partnership between Iglesia La Hermosa, the Northeastern Region, Obra Hispana, and DCEF is helping transform a community.

On Saturday, September 19, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., the African American churches, ministries, leaders, and others within the PSWR will gather in joyful fellowship to give thanks and honor God and the extraordinary ministry and legacy of Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Bynum.

This celebratory reception with program is being held at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, in the Sierra Room, 18000 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA 90703. Together, we will gather in thanksgiving, joyful fellowship, sacred reflection, and prophetic witness as we honor Rev. Dr. Bynum’s many years of faithful and compassionate advocacy on behalf of African American ministries, leaders, congregations, DSF (she served as Director of Student Life from 2012-2020), and others throughout the Pacific Southwest Region and beyond.

While it is free, those who wish to attend should use this RSVP link for planning purposes.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdK2rgyUZsQv5BFEesyoDhsfM-e5pgR_r0ul84toGX7I5oBtQ/viewform

Conversation Café: Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Cultivating Wellness, Resilience, and Joy for Pastors and Church Leaders. - Disciples Home Missions This edition of Conversation Café will feature our special guest presenter, Rev. Kinsie M. Tate, LPC, LPCC, M.Div., M.Ed., Executive Director of Restore Clergy in Newport Beach, California. Inspired by Matt Bloom’s flourishing in ministry and clergy well-being research, participants will be intro...