WE ARE ONE
The Spring 2025 issue of the Grapevine is our “34th Anniversary Edition!” This occasion has inspired the Editorial Board to declare an annual theme for the publication: “We Are One: Our Legacy And Our Witness Moving Forward.” In each of the issues this year we will reflect on our legacy, as it relates to diversity and racial reconciliation, to determine if there are lessons learned that can inform us now as we strive to live out our oneness in Christ.
If you aren't a current member of the Grapevine, then this is the year to join us as we work to elevate and uplift one another in a spirit of unity!
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This 34th anniversary edition shines a spotlight on our esteemed founder, Dr. Rev. William K. Fox, Jr., and introduces readers to this year's theme, which was inspired by his teachings. You'll also find member stories, updates from our wider church ministries, poetry, and much more.
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A STORIED past - a PROGRESSIVE future
Since February 1991, when William K. Fox published the first issue of The Oldtimers’ Grapevine, the newsletter has been about: networking older adults and retirees by sharing the stories of readers as they successfully traverse the many challenges of aging; sharing the wider news of the denomination; and connecting readers to our common faith history as Disciples. Conveying a positive view of aging and highlighting the rewards of continuing service in retirement, the Grapevine proclaims the endless love, grace, and mercy of God that calls and carries us through each stage of life.
- Enjoy our latest edition of The Oldtimers' Grapevine HERE.
- Check out some of our favorite photos from the Grapevine Archives HERE.
- Dig into the archives to check out historical issues (1991-2019) HERE.
- Read more recent issues (2022-2024) HERE.
The Grapevine celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2021 and marked the occasion with a special issue of the newsletter and this video.
The premiere issue of The Oldtimers' Grapevine.
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