Join us for the 26th West Area All Disciples Sing & Annual Meeting at 4PM Central on Sunday, November 17, at First Christian Church in Owensboro. This event is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community of faith to lift our voices in thanksgiving for all that God has done among us.

The West Area All Disciples Sing & Annual Meeting is more than just a musical gathering; it is a chance for West Area churches to connect, share, and strengthen our bonds. As is our tradition, our worship will include a time of offering for Camp Kum-Ba-Ya. We hope that the All Disciples Sing will feature a diverse lineup of choirs and musicians from across our congregations, each bringing their unique style, talents, and spirit to the celebration. Based on Psalm 95:1-7a, this year’s theme is “Come with Thanksgiving.” We’ll collect our annual offering for Camp Kum-Ba-Ya. First Christian Owensboro will host a cookie reception following worship. We look forward to experiencing the joy of all of our voices lifting the sanctuary with songs of celebration and thanksgiving.

See the letter below for details on how your church’s musicians might participate in worship.

All Disciples Sing 2024 Letter to Churches: Letter All Disciples Sing 2024

All Disciples Sing 2024 Confirmation Form Link: https://forms.gle/DHSeLHzo6MGeaTWT6

Document for West Area Annual Meeting: Nominations Committee Report September 2024

Long-term Recovery Continues in 2024

Two of our West Area churches continue to host long-term recovery teams to rebuild our communities following the devastating tornadoes in December 2021 and May 2024:

• First Christian Paducah partners with Week of Compassion and Be The Neighbor this summer to host youth groups for disaster recovery and education. Mayfield is intentionally rebuilding in ways that make home-ownership and safe affordable housing more available. You will work on construction rebuilding projects, build relationships with neighbors and learn about housing justice and best practices for making housing more accessible for all people.https://www.betheneighbor.org/service-page/new-kentucky-housing-justice?referral=service_list_widget

• First Christian Princeton is in partnership with CrossRoads Missions of Louisville to tackle tornado relief projects in westernKentucky. There are opportunities for skilled and unskilled volunteers, families and youth groups. https://www.crossroadsmissions.com/multi-day-opportunities/wky/

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.