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presence of Christ in the world.
be true and living expressions of the life, ministry, and continuing
presence of Christ in the world.
Sharing in Community of Christ
Exploring Identity, Mission, Message, and Beliefs, 4th edition, is great for introducing friends, neighbors, and others to the church or deepening their understanding of our faith. It contains church identity statements, Enduring Principles, Basic Beliefs, Mission Initiatives, and many other insights, making it ideal for adult classes, individual study, and your home or church library. Purchase from Herald House or download free from the Community of Christ Website.
Exploring Identity, Mission, Message, and Beliefs, 4th edition, is great for introducing friends, neighbors, and others to the church or deepening their understanding of our faith. It contains church identity statements, Enduring Principles, Basic Beliefs, Mission Initiatives, and many other insights, making it ideal for adult classes, individual study, and your home or church library. Purchase from Herald House or download free from the Community of Christ Website.
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Project Zion Podcast
Explores the unique spiritual and theological gifts the Restoration tradition offers today’s world. Project Zion publishes full-length episodes every Tuesday, with occasional “extra shots” of shorter, high impact content in between.
Project ZION Podcast is sponsored by the Latter-day Seeker Ministries team of Community of Christ. Latter-day Seeker Ministries supports those with a Mormon background who look to Community of Christ for sanctuary and potentially as a spiritual home. Our closed Facebook group offers a safe space for seekers to ask questions and connect.
Community of Christ proclaims Jesus Christ and promotes communities of joy, hope, love, and peace. We offer a community where you can belong, be valued and loved, deepen your spirituality, and discover a purpose that can change lives and communities. We are the welcoming, loving faith community that values the worth of every person as a child of God. We provide a safe space for you to explore and deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ and each other. Come discover renewed purpose for your life through compassionate, Christ-like service that ends suffering and fosters justice and peace. Please contact us with questions, comments, or episode suggestions!
Explores the unique spiritual and theological gifts the Restoration tradition offers today’s world. Project Zion publishes full-length episodes every Tuesday, with occasional “extra shots” of shorter, high impact content in between.
Project ZION Podcast is sponsored by the Latter-day Seeker Ministries team of Community of Christ. Latter-day Seeker Ministries supports those with a Mormon background who look to Community of Christ for sanctuary and potentially as a spiritual home. Our closed Facebook group offers a safe space for seekers to ask questions and connect.
Community of Christ proclaims Jesus Christ and promotes communities of joy, hope, love, and peace. We offer a community where you can belong, be valued and loved, deepen your spirituality, and discover a purpose that can change lives and communities. We are the welcoming, loving faith community that values the worth of every person as a child of God. We provide a safe space for you to explore and deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ and each other. Come discover renewed purpose for your life through compassionate, Christ-like service that ends suffering and fosters justice and peace. Please contact us with questions, comments, or episode suggestions!
Mormon Stories Podcast 526 & 527: John Hamer on Community of Christ as a Church Home for Transitioning Mormons
John Hamer talks about Community of Christ as a viable spiritual home for transitioning Mormons in this two-part video series. John Hamer was raised LDS, but became a doubting teenager and left organized religion altogether as an adult. In 2010, he joined Community of Christ and currently serves as pastor of its congregation in downtown Toronto, Canada.
In part 1, John Hamer sits down with John Dehlin and makes the case for "non-literalistic" religion. (The presentation is illustrated with John Hamer's amazing diagrams, so the podcast audience is advised to watch the YouTube version.) John Hamer describes how a church with Restoration roots has evolved beyond doctrine and dogma to become inclusive of the LGBT community and a wide diversity of individual beliefs.
Click here for link to YouTube Part 1 -> www.youtube.com/watch?v=soOOgUE-bJI&t=1294s
In part 2, John Dehlin challenges John Hamer with tough questions, including whether it is possible for some transitioning Mormons who feel real betrayal to join a church that traces its origin to Joseph Smith, or, indeed, any organized religion. The resulting dialogue was wide-ranging and intensely fascinating. Regardless of where you are in your own Mormon journey, you'll surely find John Hamer's case for Community of Christ thought-provoking.
Click here for link to YouTube Part 2 -> www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcn8azOswcY
John Hamer talks about Community of Christ as a viable spiritual home for transitioning Mormons in this two-part video series. John Hamer was raised LDS, but became a doubting teenager and left organized religion altogether as an adult. In 2010, he joined Community of Christ and currently serves as pastor of its congregation in downtown Toronto, Canada.
In part 1, John Hamer sits down with John Dehlin and makes the case for "non-literalistic" religion. (The presentation is illustrated with John Hamer's amazing diagrams, so the podcast audience is advised to watch the YouTube version.) John Hamer describes how a church with Restoration roots has evolved beyond doctrine and dogma to become inclusive of the LGBT community and a wide diversity of individual beliefs.
Click here for link to YouTube Part 1 -> www.youtube.com/watch?v=soOOgUE-bJI&t=1294s
In part 2, John Dehlin challenges John Hamer with tough questions, including whether it is possible for some transitioning Mormons who feel real betrayal to join a church that traces its origin to Joseph Smith, or, indeed, any organized religion. The resulting dialogue was wide-ranging and intensely fascinating. Regardless of where you are in your own Mormon journey, you'll surely find John Hamer's case for Community of Christ thought-provoking.
Click here for link to YouTube Part 2 -> www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcn8azOswcY
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Live Chat with a Minister
Ministers from around the world are available to connect with you in our live chat room every Sunday from 9:00 – 10:00 p.m. (Central Time USA) The ministers will answer your questions and listen to your responses about the various aspects of the gospel of Jesus Christ and how it is lived in Community of Christ. We look forward to joining you, wherever you are on your journey.
Ministers from around the world are available to connect with you in our live chat room every Sunday from 9:00 – 10:00 p.m. (Central Time USA) The ministers will answer your questions and listen to your responses about the various aspects of the gospel of Jesus Christ and how it is lived in Community of Christ. We look forward to joining you, wherever you are on your journey.
Conceiving God
A Guide for Latter-day Seekers On Community of Christ Theology
This book has been prepared to explain the development of Community of Christ’s understanding of God to interested people of the Latter-day Saint tradition. In some instances, we have 'translated' Community of Christ terminology into language more familiar to Latter-day Saint usage. You can download (free) a copy of this booklet in pdf format, by clicking on the image to the left, and either print it yourself, or read it on a mobile device, tablet or computer.
A Guide for Latter-day Seekers On Community of Christ Theology
This book has been prepared to explain the development of Community of Christ’s understanding of God to interested people of the Latter-day Saint tradition. In some instances, we have 'translated' Community of Christ terminology into language more familiar to Latter-day Saint usage. You can download (free) a copy of this booklet in pdf format, by clicking on the image to the left, and either print it yourself, or read it on a mobile device, tablet or computer.
Continuing Your Discipleship in Community of Christ
An Introduction for Latter-day Seekers
This resource has been prepared to explain Community of Christ identity, message, mission, and beliefs to interested persons of the Latter-day Saint tradition. In some instances, we have 'translated' Community of Christ terminology into language more familiar to the target audience. You can download (free) a copy of this booklet in pdf format, by clicking on the image to the left, and either print it yourself, or read it on a mobile device, tablet or computer.
An Introduction for Latter-day Seekers
This resource has been prepared to explain Community of Christ identity, message, mission, and beliefs to interested persons of the Latter-day Saint tradition. In some instances, we have 'translated' Community of Christ terminology into language more familiar to the target audience. You can download (free) a copy of this booklet in pdf format, by clicking on the image to the left, and either print it yourself, or read it on a mobile device, tablet or computer.
Click here to download Discernment Guide
Discernment Guide
A new resource is available for individuals and communities seeking to engage in discernment, the practice of seeking and following the movement of the Spirit.
Personal and Communal Discernment Guide includes four videos and an accompanying PDF file with tools, practices, and reflections.
This resource is intended for individuals and communities discerning Christ’s mission as they ask questions about vocation, identity, leadership, and the future. The guide and videos are available FREE in English, from the Community of Christ website.
A new resource is available for individuals and communities seeking to engage in discernment, the practice of seeking and following the movement of the Spirit.
Personal and Communal Discernment Guide includes four videos and an accompanying PDF file with tools, practices, and reflections.
This resource is intended for individuals and communities discerning Christ’s mission as they ask questions about vocation, identity, leadership, and the future. The guide and videos are available FREE in English, from the Community of Christ website.
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CofChrist Youtube Channel
Videos which are produced by Community of Christ include official announcements, inspirational stories, church financial reports, mission stories, and Witness the Word: Sermons on Demand.
Videos which are produced by Community of Christ include official announcements, inspirational stories, church financial reports, mission stories, and Witness the Word: Sermons on Demand.
Herald
The denominational magazine of Community of Christ. Enjoy interesting stories and news about the church, insightful commentaries from leaders and disciples, and inspirational messages from around the world with full-color photographs and art to complete each story. This award-winning publication is produced and distributed bi-monthly in English by the church publishing division, Herald Publishing House.
The Herald is available as both an "e" subscription and print subscription.
The denominational magazine of Community of Christ. Enjoy interesting stories and news about the church, insightful commentaries from leaders and disciples, and inspirational messages from around the world with full-color photographs and art to complete each story. This award-winning publication is produced and distributed bi-monthly in English by the church publishing division, Herald Publishing House.
The Herald is available as both an "e" subscription and print subscription.
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Temple School Classes-Online
All classes are taken directly from Community of Christ material. Classes indicated as “Temple School” include Temple School credit. We have a special relationship with Community of Christ to provide the entire content of the Ministry and Priesthood classes in this online format. You do not need a book for this class – everything is self-contained in this elearning format. But once the class is over, you may want to have a book to refer to. You may choose to purchase the book or PDF by visiting the Herald House website. Most classes last 6 or 8 weeks – covering about 1-1.5 hours of reading/writing per week. Once you complete the class, Developmetrics will email you a Temple School certificate and enter your class completion information into Community of Christ Membership records within a week!
All classes are taken directly from Community of Christ material. Classes indicated as “Temple School” include Temple School credit. We have a special relationship with Community of Christ to provide the entire content of the Ministry and Priesthood classes in this online format. You do not need a book for this class – everything is self-contained in this elearning format. But once the class is over, you may want to have a book to refer to. You may choose to purchase the book or PDF by visiting the Herald House website. Most classes last 6 or 8 weeks – covering about 1-1.5 hours of reading/writing per week. Once you complete the class, Developmetrics will email you a Temple School certificate and enter your class completion information into Community of Christ Membership records within a week!
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Latter-day Seekers
An introduction to Community of Christ for those with an LDS background. While we seek dialogue with all members of the Restoration, Community of Christ does not proselytize active Latter-day Saints. In fact, we do not proselytize anyone in an effort to change their faith. We do, however, invite all who are seeking to come and see what God can do in their lives in Community of Christ. If you are a transitioning or former Latter-day Saint, we invite you to consider the Restoration anew. Before you leave the Restoration, or faith altogether, please consider our offer of sanctuary. We invite you to experience the peace and meaning that Community of Christ can bring to your life.
An introduction to Community of Christ for those with an LDS background. While we seek dialogue with all members of the Restoration, Community of Christ does not proselytize active Latter-day Saints. In fact, we do not proselytize anyone in an effort to change their faith. We do, however, invite all who are seeking to come and see what God can do in their lives in Community of Christ. If you are a transitioning or former Latter-day Saint, we invite you to consider the Restoration anew. Before you leave the Restoration, or faith altogether, please consider our offer of sanctuary. We invite you to experience the peace and meaning that Community of Christ can bring to your life.
Emporia Community of Christ serves as the home of #EmporiaMinistry, a Latter-day Seeker Ministry serving East-central Kansas. If you would like to confidentially discuss your faith crisis, faith transition, faith journey, or explore what Community of Christ has to offer; please email Seventy Craig Hidy at Midlands Mission Center.
