On February 15 as part of the Divinity School's and the Marty Center's celebration of Black History Month, Aneesah Veatch (2019) led a program on the history of quilt making in black spiritual life and the quilt's role as a means of conveying messages to persons escaping slavery in the United States. "Quilting captures the qualities of black liberation, it takes time and it needs to be done in community... As a work of art, the quilt is an active participant in the journey to freedom."

Former resident Braxton D. Shelley was among the consultants and commentators for the PBS documentary series, Gospel, which was hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. The documentary aired on February 12 and 13.

Sympathy to Kristel Clayville (2001) and Mandy Burton on the death of Kristel's mother, Mary Clayville, on February 7, 2024, in Chicago. She was 76. Mary retired early from the Kentucky state government to help her husband through an organ transplant process and to care for her mother. After their deaths, Mary found other outlets for her care, including volunteering with Casa and Bridgeport Christian Church and advocating for the full inclusion of LGBTQ people in the church.

Sympathy to Ken and Emily Brooker Langston on the death of Ken's mother, Betty Jean Langston, on February 7. She died at home in Tennessee. She was 90. Her husband and Ken's dad, Ervin, died eight years before to the day. "Even though she did not go to college, Mom always encouraged me," Ken recalls. She would say, "No matter where you come from, you can be just as good as anyone else as long as you work at it."

Laird Thomason (1962) was honored by the Christian Church in the Capital Area with its 2024 Bridge Builder Award. The award was presented at the region's Martin Luther King Jr Day event on January 14; Joan Bell-Haynes (1994), who was a 2017 award recipient, was the guest speaker. Thomason, whose distinguished ministry includes health care chaplaincy and congregational ministry, has been a key leader in the CCCA region, especially through the Center for Public Witness. He was honored on October 1, 2023, as Minister Emeritus of the North Chevy Chase Christian Church in Bethesda, Maryland.

Danny Sanchez (2019) is building The PATH, a spiritual health platform, "to make sure that we take the best of ancient practices and insights to help us live happier, healthier, and more meaningful lives." It is informed by his past experience in technology and marketing as well as by his 2023 senior MDiv thesis. He was featured on the MindTech podcast.

Sarah Zuniga (2018) is has accepted a call to become the Associate Minister for Outreach and Growth at Allisonville Christian Church in Indianapolis. Bringing a strong background in antiracism work, Sarah also serves as Co-Moderator of Disciples Peace Fellowship's Executive Committee and as a member of Fellowship of Reconciliation’s National Council.

On January 2, Joy Omslaer (1997) started a new position at the Ohio State Medical Center. After spending nearly seventeen years as a social worker for Outpatient Rehabilitation, she has moved to the Ohio Brain Injury Program. She will be working with clients and their families from the state of Ohio to assist them with links to resources. She will also be doing presentations for agencies who serve the brain injury population, training them to work with survivors and their families so that the care is more sensitive and effective.

Alexis Vaughan (2009) joined Week of Compassion as Managing Director, Domestic Operations on January 1. Alexis will play a crucial role in furthering the mission of Week of Compassion by overseeing the day-to-day activities and serving as a team leader and strategist for operations to deepen Week of Compassion’s commitment to efficient response and faithful stewardship.

First Congregational Church of Templeton, MA (UCC) has called Bill Wright (1995) as their next pastor.