Abolish Poverty - End Suffering
Christ’s Mission of Compassion
 “You who are my disciples must be found continuing in the forefront of those organizations and movements which are recognizing the worth of persons and are committed to bringing the ministry of my Son to bear on their lives.” D&C 151:9
The major objective of the Community of Christ Abolish Poverty & End Suffering Mission Initiative is to help persons gain self-respect and personal worth by moving from a condition of dependence to a life of productivity.  
 
We work to Abolish Poverty & End Suffering by reaching out through compassionate ministries, in partnership with other faith communities and organizations that serve the poor and hungry and stop conditions that diminish the worth of persons. Here are some ways to continue on this discipleship path:
 
Volunteer at a local charity or non-profit organization that serves disadvantaged communities.
 
Advocate for policies that promote equality, justice, and compassion for all people.
 
Support an organization that focuses on serving others to gain self-respect and personal worth by moving from a condition of dependence to a life of productivity.   
 
Remember, being a disciple of Christ means actively living out his teachings and spreading his message of love and compassion to others. Let us continue to serve and uplift those around us and bring the ministry of Jesus to bear on their lives.
“I would that ye should impart of your substance to the poor, every man according to that which he hath, such as feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting the sick, and administering to their relief, both spiritually and temporally, according to their wants.”   Mosiah 2:43

The Way Forward - Poverty Traps
Many members and friends are trapped in poverty. This is caused by economic and political systems, plus human greed—that means people caught in poverty don’t have the same opportunities as others.

Oblation was established to help the church be faithful to its commission to care for the poor and needy (Doctrine and Covenants 42:8).

​The law and practice of the church since this action of the 1917 Conference (GCR 773) has been to receive funds during all Communion services for the express purpose of the care of the poor and needy.
"Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink?  And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?' And the king will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me."
Matthew 25:37-40 NRSV
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Outreach International

We work to Abolish Poverty & End Suffering by reaching out through compassionate ministries, in partnership with organizations, such as Outreach International, that serve the poor and hungry and stop conditions that diminish the worth of persons.
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​​Community of Christ is affiliated with Outreach International.  It is a wonderful organization with a truly special goal of abolishing poverty and ending suffering in the world.  Outreach International was officially founded in 1979. 
We love the way that Outreach International works with communities!  Helping them to help themselves.  Here is an excerpt from their website: 
 
“We facilitate community-led development, worldwide.   For over 40 years, Outreach International’s patient, principled commitment to cultivating sustainable, community-led development has helped people around the world address the poverty-related issues they face and transform their lives. In 10 countries worldwide, Outreach provides communities with the organizational framework to assess their own needs, then work together to prioritize, plan and achieve their shared goals. We equip individuals with the mindsets and materials to harness their own unique abilities as part of a community-led team, and empower them to expand opportunities for generations to come.”
 
Thanks to an anonymous donor covering all of Outreach’s overhead expenses, 100% of every dollar donated goes directly and completely to their work with communities worldwide!
 
We choose to partner with Outreach International and would love for you to visit their website and see for yourself!
"God, the Eternal Creator, weeps for the poor, displaced, mistreated, and diseased of the world because of their unnecessary suffering. Such conditions are not God’s will. Open your ears to hear the pleading of mothers and fathers in all nations who desperately seek a future of hope for their children. Do not turn away from them. For in their welfare resides your welfare."
D&C 163:4a.