West Area Workshops is

March 1 in Henderson!

Registration is now open for the 2025 West Area Workshops to be held on March 1 at First Christian Church of Henderson (830 S. Green St, Henderson). Our theme is “I Pray They Will Be One”–from John 17:21.

𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲

Saturday, March 1, 2025

10:00 a.m. Central Registration and Exhibits

10:30-11 a.m. Opening Worship

11:10-noon Workshop #1

12:10-12:50 p.m. Lunch

1-1:50 p.m. Workshop #2

2-2:50 p.m. Workshop #3

3-3:30 p.m. Closing Worship

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𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀
We will each get to pick three workshops from among this fantastic slate of workshops that the West Area Leadership Development Team has recruited for us:

*“21st Century Women’s Ministry!” with Marsha Thornton, Jr.

*“Creating a New Stream of Income to Support Your Ministry” with Rev. Nathan Brown
*”Exploring the Beauty of Christian Hymnody” Rev. Dr. Jody Blake
*“Let’s Dance—A Listening Session” with Rev. Dr. Donald K. Gillett, II

*”Love in Action: Strengthening Community Resilience in Times of Disaster” with
Tineka Fitzgerald
*“Social Media Ministry” with Kimberly Simons

*“Square Pegs and Round Holes – How Should We Seek to Understand the Dramatic Changes in the Church Occurring Today and Put Them to Godly Use” with Rev. Greg Alexander
*“That We May Have Boldness: Workshopping Your Church’s Youth Ministry Right Now” with Eric Nance Woehler
*”The Work of the Diaconate” with Rev. James Trader, II

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H𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿

This year, for the first time, we are accepting both online and paper signups for the West Area Workshops. Cost for paper registration is $20. Cost for online registration is $21, which includes an additional $1 credit/debit card processing fee.

To Register online (cost $21): Online registrants need to fill out a separate online registration form for each person attending. Click here to access the online registration form. You’ll find detailed descriptions about each workshop within the online form. Please have your credit or debit card handy when you begin the registration process.

To Register with a paper form and check (cost $20): If you are registering on paper and mailing a check for your registration fee to the West Area Office, then there is no need to complete the online registration form. The paper registration form is available here. Inside you’ll find detailed descriptions about each workshop.

Deadline to register by either method is February 18 if you plan to eat with us on-site. A very small number of walk-up registrations will be accepted on the day of the event, and we cannot guarantee a lunch for those who register after the February 18 deadline. Only check or cash will be accepted at the door–no credit or debit cards.

WAYC Spring Youth Retreat 2025

The West Area Youth Council (WAYC) is planning a wonderful retreat at Camp Kum-Ba-Ya for youth grades 6-12 and adult sponsors on March 7-9. Rev. Kevin Toth will be our keynoter as we explore sabbath and rest. Registration is $50, with sponsorship from WAYC. More details (including the youth-to-adult ratio, packing list, and schedule) are available in the registration packet below. Please see your youth leaders for more details and register through your church by February 24.

WAYC Spring Youth Retreat Registration 2025

West Area Prayer Chain 2025

Join in praying each week for our sister churches and ministries in the West Area in 2025. Click here for the calendar: West Area Prayer Calendar 2025

Thank You for All Disciples Sing 2024!

Thank you, First Christian Owensboro, for hosting a wonderful All Disciples Sing! We give thanks to God for Rev. Chris Michael, Mike Tichenor, Rev. Jeff Mandrell, and Teri Arp for serving on the planning team. We give thanks for all who hosted the fellowship reception afterward. And, thanks be to God for the talented choirs, ensembles, handbell choirs, pianists, soloists, worship leaders, deacons and AV team who led a meaningful worship and shared it on Facebook for all to experience.

Approved Nominations from the West Area Annual Meeting: Nominations Committee Report September 2024

Long-term Recovery Continues in 2025

In partnership with CrossRoads Missions of Louisville, First Christian Princeton continues to host long-term recovery teams to rebuild our communities following the devastating tornadoes in December 2021 and May 2024. There are opportunities for skilled and unskilled volunteers, families, and youth groups. https://www.crossroadsmissions.com/multi-day-opportunities/wky/

And, Week of Compassion and Second Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Mayfield have begun a two-year partnership and called Tineka Fitzgerald to serve as the new Disaster Response and Resilience Coordinator.

We are so thankful for the generosity we have experienced in the wake of the tornadoes. Your gifts to the Week of Compassion have allowed impacted members to receive Household Solidarity Grants and churches to receive Congregational and Community Solidarity Grants. Thank you for your support of Week of Compassion and of our West Area churches and communities.