Community of Disciples of Christ in Congo
The Community of Disciples of Christ in Congo (CDCC) was founded in 1889 in what is today the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), formerly Zaire. Since its inception, the CDCC has been affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States.
The church now includes 33 ecclesial regions and two extensions, serving communities in Equator, Bandundu, East Congo, Lower Congo, and Kinshasa. Across these areas, the CDCC’s 540 congregations serve more than 800,000 members. In addition to its congregational ministry, the church operates six general hospitals and 147 health care centers, providing critical care in regions where access to medical services is limited.
The communities where CDCC congregations are located face deep and lasting socio-economic challenges, yet they remain resilient and faithful. Their ongoing struggles reflect the legacy of a brutal colonial government, years of civil war, and continued malicious interference by both neighboring nations and the broader international community. These forces—along with systemic corruption—have severely affected health care, education, and local development.
Through partnership, prayer, and shared mission, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States continues to walk alongside our sisters and brothers in Congo. Together, we seek justice, peace, and healing for communities still bearing the scars of exploitation and inequity.
Learn more about the ministries of the CDCC here.
Beginning Wednesday, September 3, 2025, and for the following 24 weeks we will begin a new lecture study, “Great Figures of the New Testament”, taught by Professor Amy-Jill Levine.
Professor Levine teaches New Testament Studies at the Vanderbilt University Divinity School. These lectures are about the great figures in the earliest years of the church. The focus is on the Biblical historical context, with a detailed examination of key characters, their actions, and how historians, artists, and theologians have interpreted them over time.
If you missed last week’s session, don’t worry! It served mainly as an introduction to the course and isn’t essential for following along. Most of the lectures are designed as stand-alone videos, so you won’t fall behind.
This week (10/29) we continue with a lecture on the Great Figures of the New Testament. We will be listening to lecture # 8, "Doubting Thomas." Click here for this week's reading materials and join us on Zoom here for this week’s session on John the Baptist. For more information, please contact Vaughn Ouellette.
The Sunday Morning Forum is moving forward in a hybrid format—meeting in person in the Library and on Zoom—from 9:30 to 10:15 am. This schedule lets choir members participate and still make it to rehearsal before worship. To kick off the season, the Forum will begin a video study on the Gospel of John: A Beginner’s Guide to the Way, the Truth, and the Life, presented by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine.
This Sunday we will be discussing Chapter 5 of John's Gospel about "foot washing.". Please read John 12: 1-8 and 13: 1-17. To learn more about the Passover story, I suggest reading in the Old Testament Exodus 12: 12-13. If any of the participants has ever participated in modern Jewish celebrations of Passover, please share with the group what you saw, heard, tasted, touched and smelled?
Sunday morning when we read the Gospel of John 12: 1-8, we will need three readers, the narrator, Judas and Jesus. For the Gospel of John 12: 1-17 we will also need three readers, the narrator, Jesus, and Peter.
Some potential discussion points to consider.
- Why do you think Mary felt motivated to anoint Jesus' feet?
- Who complained about Mary's actions? What reason did he give for complaining about her good deed?
- What did John say about the one who complained?
- What two things did Jesus look forward to in the hour that had come?
- What did Peter want? What did Jesus say Peter and everyone needs?
You can still participate if you haven't been part of the first four (4) lessons. Each lesson stands on its own.
Just a reminder, the Forum is an in-person/Zoom study that begins at 9:30 am in the Library every Sunday morning. Click Here to join via Zoom.
The weekly market is every Wednesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm in lower parking lot. Here is what you can expect this week:
Bees By the Bay: Honey will be available for pickup at the market in December by ordering at this email or place at Cindy's stand at market(Glenville Hollow Farms) by 11/26.
BowBread Organic Sourdough Bakery: White, Wheat, Chocolate and Rye sourdough bread. Unbleached Organic flour only! Please order online to make sure you get what you want. Pre order at www.BowBread.com or email to reserve your order: Tim@BowBread.com
Dov Pear Mushrooms: blue, white and pink oyster and other mushrooms 🍄🟫
Stefania Olive Oil: Olives and olive oil from Stefania Farms of Laconia, Greece Based out of Forest Hill, MD, USA
Andy's Egg and Poultry: Ground beef, chicken, turkey, sausage and pork cuts and farm fresh eggs. ORDER YOUR Thanksgiving Turkey!
Broom's Bloom Dairy: Whole Milk, Chocolate Milk, 2% milk, Mozzarella, cheddar varieties, and feta cheese and pints of their delicious Ice Cream.
Glenville Hollow Farms: Green and yellow beans, Broccoli, cauliflower, red and green cabbage,radishes, Onions, Lettuce, Arugula, Curly and Tuscan kale, Collards, Sweet Potatoes, green and purple bell peppers, red , white or yellow Potatoes, Winter Squash-acorn,butternut, kabocha, spaghetti and more, Crimson Crisp, pink lady, gala, Fuji and Honey Crisp Apples! Apple Cider- Honey Crisp and blended. Popcorn-a nutritious snack. Fall is here- Gourds, pumpkins and Indian Corn available Email me with any special requests GlenvilleHollowFarms@gmail.com.
Lisa's Love: Veggie Flatbreads: Roasted Cauliflower, Black Garlic, Red Onions, Kalamata Olives, Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese. Meat Flatbreads: with Pepperoni. ** If you are not an olive person preorder, I can omit them. Cookies: Blood Orangedoodles, Pecan Oatmeal, Shortbread 👻 Ghost, Browned Butter Caramel Chocolate Chip, It's Magic (Chocolate Peanut Butter), and The Mayer's Munch (flourless and dairy free): Other Goodies: Mini Pumpkin Chocolate Crumb Cakes and Raspberry Swirl Brownies (flourless and dairy free). ** All items are limited in availability, I STRONGLY suggest placing an order!
To place an order email lisaslovecookies@gmail.com, by 9:00 am TUESDAY. No order is complete without confirmation
Deep Run Farms: Sweet Corn🌽, Tomatoes🍅 , winter squash.
Boordy Wine- 80th Anniversary: Great selection of Maryland wines!
Little Paris: Authentic French breads, crepes and sweets. Frozen prepared crepes-Just microwave for 1 minute and your lunch is ready!
The Bus Booksellers will be joining us this week. They're a local mobile bookstore checking in at different locations around Baltimore.
