Eureka College Disciples on Campus

05/14/2026

🎓✨ Congratulations to Olivia Hardin-Nieri, newest graduating Fellow of the Disciples Leadership Program at Eureka College! 🎉

We’re so proud of all you've accomplished and can’t wait to see how you continue to lead, make a difference, and show up in the world. 🌟

The DLP program (dlp.eureka.edu) provides a full tuition scholarship for 4 years of study. Each scholarship includes an additional $6,000 in mentorship funding for travel/study anywhere in the world for leadership and personal development. High school seniors and transfer students affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) are encouraged to apply. For more information, contact Dr Joe Cunningham at [email protected].

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05/13/2026

04/29/2026

Preaching Eureka College Disciples Students!

Earlier this semester, Piper Jimmerson (DLP Fellow and Eureka College student) preached at Eureka Christian Church - Eureka, IL. Piper reflected on how the full range of emotions are vital for Christian life and spirituality, including frustration and anger.

The DLP (Disciples Leadership Program) Fellowship is a full tuition scholarship which includes $6000 in travel funding for mentorship experiences anywhere in the world. The DLP is awarded by competition for eligible members of Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). DLPs are also eligible to apply for additional funding through generous sources such as the Higher Education & Leadership Ministries - HELM.

For more information on the DLP program, checkout dlp.eureka.edu or contact Program Director, Dr Joe Cunningham at [email protected].

What could your future hold for you?

04/20/2026

Curious about seminary?

Faculty from Phillips Theological Seminary (Tulsa, OK) will visit Eureka College on Friday, April 24 at 4pm in Burgess Hall.

Come and learn about the broader pathways seminary education can open for a diverse range of career interests. All are welcome!

04/02/2026

Eureka College was honored to recently host civil rights historian Mr. Barry McNealy of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.

His talk, “Towards a More Perfect Union,” traced key moments in American history—from the early republic through the Civil War and Civil Rights era—inviting us to reflect on both the struggle and hope that continue to shape our democracy today. View the full lecture through the link below.

Mr. Barry McNealy (Historian at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute) delivers a lecture entitled, "Towards a More Perfect Union" at Eureka College on 27 Ma...

03/25/2026

Ahead of Barry McNealy's (Birmingham Civil Rights Institute) upcoming lecture at Eureka College on Civil Rights History (Friday, March 27 at 2pm in Becker Auditorium), he interviewed with EC newspaper Editor-in-Chief and RLP Fellow, Leah Smolen. Check out their conversation in the link below!

Civil rights historian Barry McNealy will be visiting Eureka College to give a public lecture titled “Towards a More Perfect Union” on March 27th, 2026. The lecture will focus on key elements from the civil rights movement in the United States since the founding. The lecture is hosted by Dr. Joe...

03/25/2026

Don't miss it! This Friday, March 27 at 2pm in Becker Auditorium on the campus of Eureka College. Refreshments to follow. Many thanks to Eureka Christian Church - Eureka, IL for co-sponsoring the event!

03/05/2026

Don't miss it! Mark your calendar! Civil Rights Historian Barry McNealy to Speak at Eureka College on March 27 in Becker Auditorium at 2pm!

03/03/2026

We're proud of our Eureka College DLP and RLP students who serve as youth leaders at Eureka Christian Church - Eureka, IL! ✨

Eli Dew (RLP Fellow, Senior), Aja Lawson (DLP Fellow, Junior), Piper Jimmerson (DLP Fellow, Sophomore), and Evan Gillespie (DLP Fellow, Freshman) organized a youth-led service at Eureka Christian Church. From prayers to preaching, music to message, the service was completely led by our middle and high school students. 📖🎶

The future of the church is here!🔥

The DLP Fellowship is a four-year full tuition scholarship available by competition for high school seniors or transfer students affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) For more information on the DLP Fellowship at Eureka College, visit our website at dlp.eureka.edu. Or email Dr Joe Cunningham, Director of the DLP Program, at [email protected].

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02/24/2026

Thank you to Rev. Teresa Hord Owens, General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), for delivering the 2026 Humbert Lecture on Religion and Public Life this past Tuesday at Eureka College. We are grateful to Rev. Owens for sharing her insight with us, and to the campus, community members, and many Disciples leaders, alumni, and friends who joined us! Be sure to check out her new book, _Staying at the Table: Being the Church We Say We Are_ (Chalice Press)! ❤️