September Special Offering: Reconciliation Ministry

Washington Avenue Christian Church will receive the Reconciliation Ministry Special
Offering throughout the month of September. This year’s theme is Revealing God’s Justice:
The Time is Always Ripe to Do What is Right. Now—in the aftermath of the death of George
Floyd, violence against Asian and Pacific Islanders, and the deadly inequities of the
Coronavirus Pandemic—is the time for our Church to strengthen its commitment to actively
seek God’s justice.

Reconciliation Ministry is the church-wide mission fund which supports programs and
program partners that enable full human flourishing for everyone in every community. As
followers of Christ, we believe every life is precious and valued in God’s beloved community.
Your generosity has supported our ability to provide grant awards to Bethany College’s
Equity Community Guide, Diversity Audit, and the Region of Greater Kansas City’s
Becoming Beloved Community program, as well as denominationally-sponsored educational
events such as Facing Brokenness and Love is an Action Word webinars.

We believe that the Christian Church (Disciple of Christ) is uniquely equipped to encourage
racial equity and justice in the communities where we worship and serve. Your gifts to
Reconciliation Ministry promote our mission of creating a just and loving society. The prophet
Isaiah reminds us that God’s salvation is for ALL of us. The scripture in Isaiah 56:1 reads,
“This is what the LORD says: ‘Maintain justice and do what is right, for my salvation is close
at hand and my righteousness will soon be revealed.’” We all have a role in revealing God’s
justice. It is our call as the community of faith, the body of believers, and the Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ). Your giving promotes our capacity to respond and to reveal God’s love
and justice in such a time as this!

Rev. April Johnson
Minister of Reconciliation
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

For more information about the Disciples’ Reconciliation Ministry, visit reconciliationministry.org