July 21, 2010

HISPANIC DISCIPLES MEET IN ORLANDO FOR 15TH BIENNIAL ASSEMBLY; APPROVE RESOLUTION OPPOSING ARIZONA IMMIGRATION LAW

Disciples News Service - More than 300 Hispanics from the United States and Canada met in Orlando, Fla. from July 8-11 for the 15th Hispanic and Bilingual Assembly.

The important role of family was highlighted at the four-day event where worship, youth activities, and workshops looked at the impact of the family in strengthening church and community life.

Representatives at the Assembly also approved an emergency resolution declaring Arizona's new immigration law unjust and asking the entire church to take a stand on the immigration issue.

To read more about the Assembly, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

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