The 2023 Regional Gathering was held at the Disciples Ministry Center on Saturday, October 14. Our theme this year was “With All,” based on scripture from Matthew 22:37-38 (NRSV) He said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God WITH ALL your heart and WITH ALL your soul and WITH ALL your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment.
As we stand, in times of testing, post-pandemic weariness, wider cultural shifts, health challenges, and imagining the church in a new way for a new day. We are directed to bring together all of who we are, heart, soul, and mind with our Love for God. We gather to celebrate our regional life in covenantal love and action. Together, we share in worship, reflection, education, and renewal. Prayerfully, turned WITH ALL our being and best to the mission and ministry ahead. #WithAllPSWRDisciples
We invite you to enjoy videos from our morning and afternoon worship services on our Disciples PSWR YouTube channel.
POST-EVENT SURVEY: Your input is requested in a brief survey about the Regional Gathering, so that it may help us successfully plan another event in the future. This survey should take only a few minutes.
STUDY SESSION: We thank Rev. Dr. Aizaiah G. Yong, Ph.D. and Dr. Sharon Jacob, Ph.D. for providing our region with a study session for our Region. We hope you and your congregation find the study session to be a source of nourishment, encouragement and spiritual connection. Download the study session here.
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View the Regional Gathering morning worship from Saturday, October 14, 2023, featuring a guided meditation from Rev. Dr. Christy Newton, Executive Director of Disciples Seminary Foundation.
View the Regional Gathering afternoon worship from Saturday, October 14, 2023, featuring a sermon from Rev. Yolanda Norton, Founder and Executive Director of the Global Arts and Theology Experience, and Founder of the renowned Beyonce Mass.
We would like to thank all of our participants, volunteers, and Regional Gathering Planning Cabinet, who have dedicated their time to make sure the 2023 Regional Gathering continues to be an event that brings us together as a Region.
Rev. Dr. Joi Robinson, Regional Moderator
Rev. Yvette Hernandez, First Vice Moderator
Rev. Jenny Crosswhite, Regional Gathering Coordinator
Rev. Richie Sanchez, Regional Minister/President
Rev. Dr. Miseon Choi, Rev. B.J. Barlow, Rev. Siobhan Lopez,
Youth Activities
Ivan Segura, Site Logistics
Rev. Cisa Payuyo, Rev. Tesa Houser, Taulau Tupua, David Ruby,
Worship Planning
Muriel Bourke, Lorraine Bailey, Rev. Tanya Lopez,
Children’s Programming
Rev. Rip Rippetoe, Educational Opportunities
Alisa Mittelstaedt, Communication
Branden Hendricks, Technology
Bruce Indermill, Staff Liaison
Interpretation Coordinators:
Rev. Dr. Miseon Choi, Roxanna Pérez, Rev. Ching-Hsin (Steven) Han
Special Thank you to:
Callie Yates, Streaming
Eric Ahlberg, Sound Technician