OUR CHANGING WORLD

 

An invitation to “Believers Concerned for Christian Unity” has been issued by the University Church of Christ, 310 Donaghey, Conway, Arkansas 72032, phone 501-329-9176. The occasion is a unity conference to be held at the University church Jan. 21-23, 1985. The format of the conference is such that all who attend may participate in the discussions. The first such conference being last January, this second one will attempt to make some assessment of what has caused division, the limits to which we can tolerate differences, and the logistics of moving toward a wholehearted fellowship of believers. You may inform J. Harold Thomas, chairman of the conference, of your intention to attend.

The Central Church of Christ in Irving (Dallas) has recently made a significant change to its signboard out in front of its impressive facility. Underneath the name Central Church of Christ is an Ecumenical Fellowship. This is a daring but scriptural step to take, and I presume the first church among us to designate itself in such a manner. Ecumenical, meaning worldwide, is a Biblical term. Being on a major highway leading to DFW airport, the sign is exposed to tens of thousands daily. The church cooperates with other churches in the community in various ministries, and Jim Carter, the pulpit minister, is an officer in the local ministerial association, so the wording on the sign is not an empty phrase.

We are both pleased and humbled by the commendations that keep coming for The Stone-Campbell Movement: An Anecdotal History of Three Churches by Leroy Garrett. The Disciple recently quoted from it at length on its cover, along with a picture of the old Cane Ridge church. Ordinary folk who do not usually take to history report that this is history they can read and understand. There are two ways you can get the book: send 21.95 and we will pay the postage. Or get up a club of eight subs to this journal, new or renewals, including your own, (24.00 total) and we will send you a bonus free copy. But you must request it when you send the subs. Make it a Christmas gift!

We are both pleased and humbled by the commendations that keep coming for The Stone-Campbell Movement: An Anecdotal History of Three Churches by Leroy Garrett. The Disciple recently quoted from it at length on its cover, along with a picture of the old Cane Ridge church. Ordinary folk who do not usually take to history report that this is history they can read and understand. There are two ways you can get the book: send 21.95 and we will pay the postage. Or get up a club of eight subs to this journal, new or renewals, including your own, (24.00 total) and we will send you a bonus free copy. But you must request it when you send the subs. Make it a Christmas gift!

Be conscious of the conference for more open, less traditional Churches of Christ at Central Church of Christ, 1710 W. Airport, Irving, Tx. 75062. Write or call (214-259-2631) for a program or other information.