Community of Christ - Emporia Ministry
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We invite you to join us in pursuing Christ's Mission through these activities.
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Abolish Poverty & End Suffering
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.      
 
  We invite you to join us.​
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Abolish Poverty
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 ​"Blessings of Community" highlights the importance of gathering, supporting one another, and working collectively toward common goals.  ​In a world where individualism is often celebrated, the idea of a community seems outdated or even unnecessary. However, the gospel of Jesus Christ emphasizes the importance of community and its role in the spiritual development of individuals. By sharing our lives with others, we create a space where we can be vulnerable and open to God's grace. 

​We invite you to join us.
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Blessings of Community
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Pursue Peace
​We share the peace of Jesus Christ by caring for one another, for all people, and for the earth itself, and invite others to come, be transformed, and then go forth to serve others.

​We invite you to join us.
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Pursue Peace
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"Sacredness of Creation" calls for respect and care for the environment, acknowledging the interconnectedness of all life. ​We join with God as good stewards of care for all creation.  As a denomination we believe in Sacredness of Creation and encourage disciples and congregations to seek out ways in which they can nurture God’s creation.   

​We invite you to join us.
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Sacredness of Creation
Midlands Mission Center Newsletter
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The following document is and electronic (pdf) copy of the current Midlands Mission Center Newsletter.

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Midlands Mission Center Summer Camping Programs
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We are so excited to announce that Youth & Family camp registrations are now open !

We'd love to see you there! These events will offer amazing retreats filled with much-needed spiritual renewal and sacred community! There is early bird prices for the different camps. Please check the websites for details and deadlines.
MMC Family Camp Information
MMC Youth Camp Information
Midlands Mission Center
​Young Adult Activity
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​Midlands Mission Center Young Adult Activity scheduled for August 2nd 2025. Please scan the QR code to register for this event.
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KC 2025 Pride Fest
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Community of Christ Midlands Mission Center partnered with Central Mission Center to participate in the 2025 KC Pride Fest.   

June 6-8, 2025
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​June is Pride month. In Community of Christ, we affirm the worth of ALL persons, find unity in our diversity, and continue to advocate for peace and equality.    You are loved!
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We do our best to uphold these principles as a faithful response to our heritage and our continuing experience with God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit.  
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Our Enduring Principles, such as Worth of All Persons and Unity in Diversity define the essence, heart, and soul of Community of Christ as expressed throughout the world. 
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​“From the earliest days you have been given a sacred principle that declares the inestimable worth of all persons. Do not forget. The One who created all humankind grieves at the shameful divisions within the human family. A prophetic people must work tirelessly to tear down walls of separation and to build bridges of understanding. You hold precious lives in your hands. Be gentle and gracious with one another. A community is no stronger than the weakest within it. Even as the One you follow reached out to those who were rejected and marginalized, so must the community that bears his name.” D&C 162:6
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​​Project Zion Podcast A36
​Awaken to God’s Presence

 Celebration of Wonderful Things:
​Pride Month
In 1964, Julie Andrews, playing the role of Mary Poppins sang the song “My Favorite Things.” In today’s episode of Awaken to God’s Presence, host and spiritual director Tyler Marz focuses the listener’s attention on wonderful things. Using Howard Thurman’s poem How Wonderful as a starting point, Tyler encourages us to celebrate the wonderful things found in life … including our LGBTQIA+ family, friends, and community. What better way than this to kick off PRIDE month while listening for God’s call in your life? ​
PZP A36 Pride Month
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Project Zion Podcast 709 | What’s Brewing Live Event:
The Road to Welcoming and Affirming
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The Road to Welcoming and Affirming is a long and winding road, but the travel is well worth it. Just ask our panelists: Nancy McClellan, Matt Bryant, and Humberto Tinsman. In this episode which originally aired as a live event on May 6, 2024, they sit down with co-hosts Linda Stanbridge and Blake Smith to talk about their journey. The lessons they learned … the roadblocks they encountered … and the blessings they continue to experience as a result of doing the hard work of engaging Harmony’s Welcoming and Affirming Program. Listen in, and find out how they are finding ways to truly live the Mission Prayer and several of Community of Christ’s Enduring Principles. ​
PZP Episode 709
Emporia Ministry
c/o Midlands Mission Center
7615 North Platte Purchase Drive
Kansas City, Missouri 64118
Phone: (816) 221-4450
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Community of Christ

1001 West Walnut
Independence, Missouri 64050
Phone: (816) 833–1000 or (800) 825–2806
  • About Us
    • Enduring Principles
    • Mission Initiatives
    • Sacraments
    • Sharing in CofChrist
    • What is Church?
    • Who is Jesus Christ?
  • Worship
  • Activities
    • Abolish Poverty
    • Blessings of Community
    • Pursue Peace
    • Sacredness of Creation
  • Latter-day Seekers
  • Online Ministry
    • Advent
    • Lent
    • Pentecost
    • Spiritual Formation
  • Resources
    • 70craigblog
    • CofChrist Planned Giving
  • Contact Us