The eGlimpse bi-monthly newsletter contains three news sections: Regional, The Retreat at Silver Springs, and General Church.
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JANUARY 9th
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Where in the Region is the Regional Minister?; "Holy Disruptions"; Imagine-Believe-Become; Moderator's Musing; Winter Family Camp; Regional Assembly; Senior Retreat; Summer Camp; You're Invited; S.E.R.F; Prayer Concerns; 2026 Calendars and Lists
JANUARY 9th
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Where in the Region is the Regional Minister; Regional Office Staff; Installation Service: Esther Valdes; Save the Date!!!; Winter Camp; Senior Retreat; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Sew Blessed Quilting Retreat
General Church: For Such a Time as This; DCEF: Building and Capital Services
JANUARY 24th
Regional: Moderator's Musing; Community Connection; You Are Invited...; Winter Youth Brainstorming Retreat; ALEX Yearbook Information; Older Adult Mediation Webinar; Senior Retreat; Medical Equipment/Supply Drive; 2024 Layman of the Year; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Summer Camp Information
General Church: Interim Ministry Basics
February 7th
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Where in the Region is the Regional Minister; Regional Office Staff; Leadership Council Reminder; Church Narrative Project; Winter Youth Brainstorming Retreat; Senior Retreat; Save the Date: Clergy/Spouse Retreat; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Romeos - Send Kids to Camp!; Summer Camp Information
General Church: Register for General Assembly
February 21th
Regional: Moderator's Musing; Register for General Assembly; Tuesday Morning Prayers; Church Narrative Project; Mission Journey Experience; AR/PR Training: August 4, 2025; Clergy/Spouse Retreat; Senior Retreat; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Share Your Experiences; FL Disciples Men's Ministry
General Church: Important Statement from General Minister and President
March 7th
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Where in the Region is the Regional Minister; Emergency Response Funds Needs Your Help!; Church Narrative Project; Winter Youth Brainstorming Retreat; Senior Retreat; Save the Date: Clergy/Spouse Retreat; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists
The Retreat at Silver Springs: 2025 Summer Camp News!!!; Summer Camp: Make a Difference; Summer Camp Volunteer Counselors
March 21st
Regional: Moderators Musing; Register for the General Assembly; Emergency Response Fund Needs Your Help!; 10 Ways You Can Support Our Regional Camping Program; ALeX Yearbook Reporting Is Now Open!; AR/PR Training: August 4, 2025; Installation Service Invitation: Rev. Andy Snyder; Clergy/Spouse Retreat; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Message From: Director of The Retreat; Summer Camp: Make a Difference; Summer Camp Volunteer Counselors
General Church: 2025 General Assembly - Congregational Resources
April 3rd
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Where in the Region is the Regional Minister; Update on Proposed Retreat Comprehensive Campaign; Thank You - Senior Retreat!!!; AR/PR Training: August 4, 2025; Installation Service Invitation: Rev. Andy Snyder; Clergy/Spouse Retreat; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Summer Camp Registration Open!!!; Camp Theme: Another Way; Online Registration: What You Need to Know; Online Payments: Parents, Congregations, Family and Friends; Florida Disciples Men - Workday at The Retreat
April 17th
Regional: Moderators Musing; Leadership Council Recording Secretary Needed; Community Connections; Older Adult Month; FCC Melbourne 100th Anniversary; AR/PR Training: August 4, 2025; Clergy/Spouse Retreat; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Summer Camp Registration Open!!!; Camp Theme: Another Way; Online Registration: What You Need to Know; Online Payments: Parents, Congregations, Family and Friends;
General Church: Moral Mondays at the Capitol
May 2nd
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Where in the Region is the Regional Minister?; Community Connections; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Summer Camp Registration; Camp Deadlines; Camp T-Shirt Design Winner
General Church: NBA Mental Health Month Events; NBA Webinars
May 16th
Regional: Moderators Musing; Leadership Council: Why Attend?; Community Connections; Register for General Assembly; Picnic for Paul; You're Invited: 50 Year Celebration; Church Music Giveaway; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Early Bird Discount Extended; Camp Work Day: Saturday 5/17
General Church: DCEF: Job Opening; Pentecost Offering
June 5th
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Where in the Region is the Regional Minister; Community Connections; Beware of Scam Emails; Women's/Men's Fall Retreat; Prayer Concerns; 2025 Calendars and List
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Early Bird Discount Extended; Ready for Summer Camp!!!; We Need Your Magazines
General Church: NBA's Statement on the Tornadoes that hit St. Louis and Kentucky; Why Silver Chalice Resolution?; Prepare to Go BEYOND!!!; DCEF: Park Your Car and Tune Into Drive-In Church
June 19th
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Florida Disciples at General Assembly; Leadership Council Approves Launch of Comprehensive Campaign; Stepping Beyond: Trusting God's Promise for Renewal and Mission; What is the Silver Chalice Ministry? About a Resolution before General Assembly; You're Invited to Celebrate 50 Years of Ordained Ministry; FDMM Layman of the Year; Prayer Concerns; 2025 Calendars and List
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Summer Camp is off to a Great Start!!!; Middle School Outdoor Adventure
General Church: Children's Program at General Assembly
July 3rd
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Where in the Region is the Regional Minister; Moderators Muse; Prayer Concerns; 2025 Calendars and List
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Camp Deadlines Approaching - Don't Wait!!!
General Church: Pre-Assembly Build; Help Needed!!!; Convergence Music Project's
July 17th
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Thank You from Rev, Mary Beth Harper; Save the Date: Installation Service; A Request from our Regional Support Pastor for Hispanic Ministries; Prayer Concerns; 2025 Calendars and List
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Sew Blessed Quilt Retreat; Camp Deadline Approaching - Don't Wait!!!
August 7th
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Where in the Region is the Regional Minister; Pastoral Encounter/Convencion Hispana; Men's/Women's Fall Retreat; Prayer Concerns; 2025 Calendars and List
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Family Camp; Adult Getaway Camp; SAVE THE DATE: Youth Retreat; Sew Blessed Quilt Retreat; Quilts of Valor
General Church: DCEF is Hiring; NBA Grant Opportunities
August 21st
Regional: Moderator's Musing; Community Connections; Men's/Women's Fall Retreat; Save the Date: Regional Assembly; Prayer Concerns; 2025 Calendars and List
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Adult Getaway Camp; SAVE THE DATE: Youth Retreat; Quilts of Valor
General Church: DCEF is Hiring; Chalice Press; "What is Chronic Sorrow? How Should the Church Respond?
September 5th
Regional: Postcards From the Road; Where in the Region is the Regional Minister; Regional Minister on Vacation: Sept 16-30, 2025; Men's/Women's Fall Retreat; Flourishing in Ministry (Virtual Workshop); Prayer Concerns; 2025 Calendars and List
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Adult Getaway Camp; Fall Youth Retreat; Quilts of Valor
General Church: The Power of Proximity Social Impact; DCEF is Hiring
September 18th
Regional: Moderator's Musings; Regional Minister on Vacation: Sept 16-30, 2025; Annual Basket Raffle; Flourishing in Ministry (Virtual Workshop); Imagine; Prayer Concerns; 2025 Calendars and List
The Retreat at Silver Springs: A Message from the Director of The Retreat; Only 2 Days Left!!!; Holiday Arts & Craft Show
General Church: Green Chalice Climate Ambassador Training; Green Chalice Gathering; Clergy Continuing Education Grants
October 10th
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Where in the Region is the Regional Minister; Living Hope: 2026 Florida Regional Assembly; Sandy's Health Update; Leadership Council: October 25, 2025 at Conectame, Miami or Online; Prayer Concerns; 2025 Calendars and List
The Retreat at Silver Springs: 2026 Summer Camp Dates
General Church: Preaching in the Small Church; Invest to Bless; Convergence Music Conference
October 24th
Regional: Community Connections; In Their Shoes Mission Trip; Leadership Council: October 25, 2025 at Conectame, Miami or Online; Winter Park CC - Celebration; Summer Camp Theme: In the Wilderness; Prayer Concerns; 2025 Calendars and List
The Retreat at Silver Springs: A Message from the Director of The Retreat; Vendors Needed
General Church: Youth and Young Adult Symposium Opportunities; Congregational Safety Plan
November 7th
Regional: Postcards From the Road; Where in the Region is the Regional Minister?; Comprehensive Campaign: October Report to the Leadership Council; Living Hope - 2026 Florida Regional Assembly; Summer Camp: Day 1 & Day 2; Prayer Concerns; 2025 Calendars and List
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Vendors Needed - Registration is Open
General Church: DCEF: We're Hiring!!!; Children Worship & Wonder; Clergy Retreat 2025-2026
November 21th
Regional: Moderato's Musings; Personnel Committee is Seeking New Members; Young Adult Retreat; Winter Family Camp; Spring Youth Retreat; Save the Date: Senior Retreat; Summer Camp: Day 3 & Day 4; Prayer Concerns; 2025 Calendars and List
The Retreat at Silver Springs: A Message from the Director of The Retreat; Holiday Arts & Crafts Fail
General Church: Meet Your Regional DCEF Advisor
December 5th
Regional: Postcards From the Road; Where in the Region is the Regional Minister?; Community Connections; Disciples Women SERF Retreat; Young Adult Retreat; Winter Family Camp; Spring Youth Retreat; Save the Date: Senior Retreat; Summer Camp: Day 5 & Day 6; Prayer Concerns; 2025 Calendars and List
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair
General Church: Move Your Ministry Forward
December 19th
Regional: 'Tis the Season of Living Hope; Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!; Community Connections; Young Adult Retreat; Winter Family Camp; Spring Youth Retreat; Senior Retreat; Summer Camp: Day 7; Prayer Concerns; 2025 Calendars and List
The Retreat at Silver Springs: A Message from the Director of The Retreat at Silver Springs; Retreat Office: Holiday Hours
General Church: DCEF: Ministry Initial Consultation Service
JANUARY 11th
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Where in the Region is the Regional Minister; A Note to Clergy: Annual Standing Form; Regional Assembly; AR/PR Training; Leadership Council Dates; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Winter Family Camp; 2024 Summer Camp Dates; Senior Retreat
General Church: Considering Theological Training or Ministry?
JANUARY 25th
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Leadership Council Dates Announced; Florida Disciples All Saints Fund; Staff Transitions; Regional Assembly; FDM: Layman of the Year Awards; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists
The Retreat at Silver Springs: 2024 Summer Camp Dates; CYF Assembly; Senior Retreat
General Church: THE VOICE: Disciples Men's Podcast
FEBRUARY 8th
Regional: Regional Assembly; Regional Assembly Highlights; Postcards from the Road; Where in the Region is the Regional Minister; Wanted Leadership Council Partners!; FL Disciples All Saints Fund; Staff Transitions; FL Disciples Regional Church Quilt; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists; Church Donations: Seats and Organ
The Retreat at Silver Springs: CYF Assembly; Senior Retreat
General Church: The Past, Present and Future of New Church
FEBRUARY 23rd
Regional: Regional Assembly Update; Regional Assembly Speaker Highlight; Postcards from the Road; FL Disciples All Saints Fund; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Senior Retreat
General Church: Seminary Student Scholarships; The Past, Present and Future of New Church; Young Adults Kinections Launch
MARCH 10th
Regional: Regional Assembly Updates; Postcards from the Road; Where in the Region is the Regional Minister; Leadership Council Updates; ALEX Reporting; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists; Church Donations: Seats and Organ
The Retreat at Silver Springs: SAVE THE DATE
General Church: Young Adults Kinections Launch
MARCH 21st
Regional: Regional Assembly Updates; Regional Assembly T-Shirts; Choir - You're Invited; Postcards from the Road; Postcards from the Road Update; ALEX Reporting; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Workday at The Retreat
General Church: Join the DCEF Team
APRIL 4th
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Regional Assembly Updates; Choir - You're Invited; Where in the Region is the Regional Minister; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists; Care Home Drive Cuba; FL Disciples Women's Ministry
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Workday at The Retreat; Summer Camp
General Church: Join the DCEF Team; General Church New Website
APRIL 18th
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Regional Assembly Updates; Choir - You're Invited; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists; FL Disciples Women's Ministry
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Summer Camp
General Church: Join the DCEF Team; Core Competency of DisciplesNEXT; Opportunities to Serve!
MAY 16th
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Where in the Region is the Regional Minister; Regional Assembly: Post Assembly Survey; Community Connections; 2024 Mission Journey Experience; RACC - Guest Speaker; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists; FDMM: Emergency Clean-up Buckets
The Retreat at Silver Springs: FMM: Workday at The Retreat; Summer Camp
General Church: Join the DCEF Team; Opportunities to Serve!
JUNE 6th
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Where in the Region is the Regional Minister; Regional Assembly: Post Assembly Survey; Community Connections; Installation Services; Garden of Eden Health Center; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists; FDMM: Emergency Clean-up Buckets
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Summer Camp
General Church: Join the DCEF Team; Opportunities to Serve!
JUNE 20th
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Community Connections; Leadership Council Meeting: 6/26; AR/PR Training; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists; FL Disciples Men's Fall Retreat; FDMM CSW Drop-off Sites
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Summer Camp
General Church: Care for God's Creation by "Going Green"
JULY 4th
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Where in the Region is the Regional Minister; Community Connections; Leadership Council Meeting Highlights; Children's Worship and Wonder Training; AR/PR Training; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists; FL Disciples Men's Fall Retreat
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Summer Camp; JIGSAW High School Retreat
General Church: Introducing "Silver Chalice"; Rebuilding Community Post-Pandemic; Care for God's Creation "going green"
JULY 18th
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Community Connections; Small Church Conference; Children's Worship and Wonder Training; AR/PR Training; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists; FL Disciples Men's Fall Retreat
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Quilting Retreat; Learn to Quilt Retreat; Summer Camp; JIGSAW High School Retreat
General Church: Youth Ministry Training Opportunity
August 1, 2024
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Where in the region is the Regional Minister; Community Connections; Small Church Conference; Children's Worship and Wonder Training; AR/PR Training 8/5; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists; FL Disciples Men's Fall Retreat
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Quilting Retreat; Learn to Quilt Retreat; Summer Camp; JIGSAW High School Retreat
General Church: Youth Ministry Training Opportunity
August 15, 2024
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Community Connections; Small Church Conference; AR/PR Training: Update; Healthy Boundaries Training; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists; FL Disciples Men's Fall Retreat; FL Disciples Men Layman of the Year; SAVE the Date; Mission Journey Experience; Welcoming Week
The Retreat at Silver Springs: Family Camp
General Church: Oreon E. Scott Clergy Conference
September 15, 2024
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Where in the Region is the Regional Minister; Community Connections; Small Church Conference; AR/PR Training: Update; Healthy Boundaries Training; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists; FL Disciples Men's Fall Retreat
General Church: Reconciliation Offering; Youth Staff and Leaders: You're Invited!!!; Youth Leadership Symposium; DCEF: Let Us Help You; Finding Fellowship
September 26, 2024
Regional: Hurricane Helene; Community Connections; Small Church Conference; FL Disciples Ministry Budget; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists
General Church: Invest to Bless; Clergy Continuing Education Grants; Grants for Bi-vocational Preachers
October 11, 2024
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Where in the Region is the Regional Minister; Community Connections; Small Church Conference Recap; Church World Service Clean Up Bucket; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists; FL Disciples Ministry Women's Fall Retreat
The Retreat: Holiday Arts & Crafts Sales; Winter Family Camp; 2025 Summer Camp Dates
General Church: Grants for Clergy; DCEF: Let Us Help You
October 25, 2024
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Community Connections; Leadership Council Meeting: 10/24/24; Church World Service Clean Up Bucket; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists; FL Disciples Ministry Women's Fall Retreat; Intimate Partner Violence Workshop
The Retreat: Holiday Arts & Crafts Sales; Winter Family Camp; 2025 Summer Camp Dates
General Church: Faith-Rooted Organizing Webinar; Grants for Clergy; DCEF: Let Us Help You
November 7, 2024
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Where in the Region is the Regional Minister; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists; FL Disciples Ministry Women's Fall Retreat
The Retreat: Updated Website; Holiday Arts & Crafts Sales; Winter Family Camp; Sew Blessed Quilting Retreat; Young Adult Gathering; CYF High School Conference
General Church: Young Leadership Symposium; Rooted Faith Organizing
November 22, 2024
Regional: Postcards from the Road; 2024 Christmas Offering; Thanksgiving Special Offering; Workshop for Clergy; Intimate Partner Violence Workshop; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists
The Retreat: Updated Website; Holiday Arts & Crafts Sales; Winter Family Camp; Sew Blessed Quilting Retreat
General Church: Young Leadership Symposium; 2025 Peace Intern - Apply Now; Leadership Academy
December 5, 2024
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Where in the Region is the Regional Minister; 2024 Christmas Offering; Ordination: Nelly Espinosa; Workshop for Clergy; Intimate Partner Violence Workshop; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists
The Retreat: Holiday Arts & Crafts Sales; Young Adult Gathering; Winter Family Camp; Sew Blessed Quilting Retreat
General Church: Young Leadership Symposium
December 19, 2024
Regional: Postcards from the Road; Merry Christmas; Save the Date!!!; Community Connections; Intimate Partner Violence Workshop; Winter Family Camp; Senior Retreat; Prayer Concerns; 2024 Calendars and Lists
The Retreat: Sew Blessed Quilting Retreat
General Church: Nomination for the General Board; Leadership Academy