Disciples as a covenantal movement historically have leaned into the holy space of relationship with one another and with God for our strength and our purpose. We seek wisdom that comes from personally practicing our faith — and we are adamant that we practice our faith in the context of community. We count on meaningful conversation — “discourse” our forebears might have said — to help us tap the wisdom God has placed in each and all of us. We also practice radical hospitality that helps us stay together even when we do not agree. At General Assembly, we will bring our best traits to the Table.
The 2009 General Assembly marks what may be the biggest Disciples conversation ever. Employing social technologies proven to help large groups hear each other, the 6000+ Assembly Disciples will sit face-to-face to address what it really means to live into our newly stated identity.
“We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us.” - Statement of Identity of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)