Support the Society
You are invited to join us in preserving and sharing the history of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the broader Stone-Campbell Movement by becoming a member or making a charitable donation to the Disciples of Christ Historical Society.
Your support enables us to study our church’s history critically—celebrating our past as well as telling its hard truths—allowing our history and its lessons to guide us into the future. Together, we can keep the rich stories of our history alive and make them accessible for generations to come.
Benefits of membership
In addition to supporting the preservation and sharing of the history of the Stone-Campbell Movement, members also enjoy a variety of benefits, depending on their level of membership. Some of these benefits include:
- Subscription to monthly “Disciples History News & Updates” e-newsletter
- A discount in the DCHS store that increases based on membership level
- This year’s edition of Disciples History Trading Cards
- And other Disciples History memorabilia!
How your support helps
Your support of the Disciples of Christ Historical Society enables us to study our church’s history critically—celebrating our past as well as telling its hard truths—allowing our history and its lessons to guide us into the future. Your support ensures our commitment to being an institution of higher learning–supporting emerging scholars, developing publications such as the Journal of Discipliana, and hosting events such as the Kirkpatrick Conference. Finally, your support ensures that we are a collaborative ministry partner with in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Membership
The Disciples of Christ Historical Society offers four unique levels of membership to support the society’s work with numerous benefits.
Add-ons
- (Unity Circle) Virtual Disciples History workshop for your friends or church (via Zoom) – $500
- (Unity Circle) “An Evening of Disciples History” for your friends and/or church with the President (In-person) – $1250
Benefits comparison
Explore the various benefits of a DCHS membership.
| Perk | Free | Campbell League | Stone Guild | Unity Circle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription to Monthly “Disciples History News & Updates” e-newsletter | ✔ Included | ✔ Included | ✔ Included | ✔ Included |
| DCHS Store Discount | Not included | 5% off | 10% off | 20% off |
| DCHS Water Bottle Sticker | Not included | ✔ Included | ✔ Included | ✔ Included |
| Disciples History Trading Cards (15 cards in a pack) | Not included | Not included | 1 gift pack | 5 gift packs |
| Quarterly Newsletter (Print Edition), includes The Journal of Discipliana | Not included | Not included | ✔ Included | ✔ Included |
| Commission 1 Discipliana Wiki article on a topic of your choice | Not included | Not included | Not included | ✔ Included |
| Print copy of To Pave a Way for His People: A Life of Preston Taylor (2024) by Edward Robinson | Not included | Not included | Not included | ✔ Included |
| Purchase tier | Sign Up for Free | Sign up for Campbell League | Sign up for Stone Guild | Sign up for Unity Circle |
Support
Our ministry and scholarship is made possible by members and the generosity of donor to the Historical Society. Please consider making a gift.