The following announcements have been posted to the Community of Christ website over the last week. We invite you to browse the excerpted news items below. Click on the title of any post to read a specific announcement, or click the button below to be taken to the main eNews page where you will find all announcements sorted by type. THIS WEEK'S NEWS STORIES
International Day of Peace Event Join us on 21 September, the International Day of Peace, at the only monument in the world to the work of the United Nations. With neighbors around the world, Community of Christ will pray, commit, and act for peace! This event will be in-person and... Read on our website » ‘Way Forward’ Series Begins President Steve Veazey begins a new series of video messages today, “The Way Forward.” The Holy Spirit is stirring fresh expressions of gospel community amid massive cultural changes and human need. These messages grew from talks with the World... Read on our website » Joseph Smith III Peace Lecture Join an online educational afternoon from Liberty Hall for the annual Joseph Smith III Peace Lecture at 2:00 p.m. 18 September Central Daylight Time. The guest speaker is Gwendolyn Hawks-Blue, Diversity and Inclusion Team co-chair team for Community... Read on our website » Death of Alan Tyree Retired member of the First Presidency, Alan Tyree, 92, died September 7. The First Presidency joins others in Community of Christ as we remember his life and years of ministry and leadership that touched lives around the world. Alan Tyree served 42... Read on our website » Nominate a Member or Friend for the Human Rights Award In 1992, the International Human Rights Award for Service to Humanity was created in Community of Christ. Passed as World Conference Resolution 1228, it recognizes individuals in the forefront of organizations and causes working to alleviate human... Read on our website » Nominees Sought for World Church Finance Board Based on World Conference Resolution 1306, elections to the World Church Finance Board occur at every World Conference. The conference elects 15 members and the Order of Bishops elects 2 members to this board. Functions of the World Church Finance... Read on our website » Letter of Counsel This letter presents counsel for World Conference consideration and action. These transitions and calls have become evident through the guidance of the Holy Spirit during mutual discernment with other quorum and council leaders. Background information... Read on our website » 2023 International Peace Award Recipient The International Peace Award sponsored by Community of Christ and the Shaw Family Foundation will be awarded at the 2023 World Conference in April. We are pleased to announce Community Peacemaker Teams as the 2023 recipient. For thirty-five... Read on our website » Beyond the Walls – Be Faithful Stewards From our historic sites in Independence, MO, John Hamer invites you to commemorate Heritage Day as we worship together with friends from around the world. We are the current stewards of a long tradition, we honor those who came before us, and we prepare the way for those who will come after us. As we consider the question “Are we moving towards Jesus the Peaceful One,” let us reflect on our past and envision the future church we are called to be. Beyond the Walls - Be Faithful Stewards. We hope to see you there on Sunday, September 18, at 12:00 PM or 6:00 PM EDT. ORDER OF WORSHIP Prelude: Improvisation 13 in A Minor: Allegretto comodo (FP 170) & Improvisation 11 in G Minor: Assez animé (FP 113) by Francis Poulenc Greetings: John Hamer — Toronto Centre Place Hymn CCS 388 - Redeemer of Israel Global Welcome: Leandro Palacios — Toronto Centre Place Hymn CCS 244 - There's an Old, Old Path Sermon: Roger Dodson — Whitby, Ontario Hymn CCS 256 - Tenderly, Tenderly, Lead Thou Me On Sending Forth: John Hamer Postlude: Fugue in F Major (HWV 611) by George Frideric Handel All music performed by the Beyond the Walls Choir and Michael Karpowicz. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: ONE LICENSE LICENSING PERMISSION: REPRINTED / PODCAST / STREAMED WITH PERMISSION UNDER ONE LICENSE A-739874. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Beyond the Walls is an online worship service offering live ministry from locations around the world. Our global congregation meets every Sunday at 12:00 pm EDT. All are welcome at this inclusive church service. SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 1:45 - Tracy Miller from Florida presiding. Karen Smith from Ludington speaking. Communion service. Please have emblems prepared.
Other Online Ministries are available from many varied places for you to connect with. ![]() JOAN (ARNOLD) SHEPHERDSON It is with heartfelt sadness that the family announces the passing of Joan Mildred Ashmore (Arnold) Shepherdson on September 16, 2022 at the Temiskaming Lodge, where she has been cared for since May 17, 2017. She will be sadly missed by her family and many friends. Joan was 89 years old on July 3, 2022. She and her husband, Clair Shepherdson, celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on July 18, 2022. Joan’s life revolved around her music. She was an accomplished pianist and accompanist and had received many accolades from teachers, adjudicators, other musicians and individuals. She started taking piano lessons when she was six years old from Ruby Dunn Wathen, and over the years played for literally hundreds of children for solos, duets or in choirs, particularly for the Temiskaming Music Festival every year. She was also the accompanist for several of the local adult choirs in the area. Prior to 2017, Joan played the piano or organ at Community of Christ in New Liskeard for over 60 years. She was predeceased by her parents, George and Christina Arnold and her two sisters; Jacqueline (Mrs. Jack Kincaid) in January 2005 and Jeanne Arnold in August 2018. Joan is survived by her husband, Clair Shepherdson, of 69 years and their three children; Debra (Gary Whitworth), Daniel (Monika) and Jane Cameron. Their family grew over the years to 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. We will all miss her very much. Her extended family of many in-laws, nieces and nephews and cousins will remember her and her musical contribution to society. We are so grateful for the tender and competent care provided to her during her stay at the Temiskaming Lodge. We all give a huge thank you to Dr. Don Davies, the nursing staff, and all the other care givers at the Lodge for their kindness, compassion and loving care. Memorial donations may be made to World Accord, Cancer Care at Home, or any medical or charitable organization of your choice. Her cremation has taken place so there will be a Celebration of Life memorial held at some future date. Beyond the Walls – The Lost is Found The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin are two parables that Jesus uses to show us the contrast between the “lost” and the “found.” Let us explore together this theme remembering how different ministers have approached this dichotomy: Danny Belrose, Linda Booth, Elray Henricksen, Noelle Gaffka, Zilphia Martin IV, and Roger Dodson. Thank you for inviting someone to participate! Beyond the Walls – The Lost Is Found. We hope to see you there on Sunday, September 11, at 12:00 PM or 6:00 PM EDT. ORDER OF WORSHIP Prelude: Fugue in G-Sharp Minor (BWV 887) from Well-Tempered Clavier Book II by Johann Sebastian Bach Greetings: John Hamer — Toronto Centre Place Hymn: CCS 72 - Gather Us In Invocation: Danny Belrose — Independence, Missouri For God so loved the world: Linda Booth — Independence, Missouri Hymn: CCS 577 - Called by Christ to Love Each Other Global Welcome: Leandro Palacios — Toronto Centre Place DGR: Elray Henricksen — Brussels, Belgium Hymn: CCS 631 - Community of Joy When we lose our way: Noelle Gaffka — Mount Pleasant, Michigan Hymn: CCS 228 - Out of the Depths, O God, We Call to You Finding our way again: Zilphia Martin IV — West Bloomfield, Michigan Hymn: CCS 259 - The Lord’s My Shepherd” Healing and wholeness in Christ: Roger Dodson — Whitby, Ontario Hymn: CCS 19 - Amazing Grace Sending Forth: John Hamer Postlude: The Köln Concert Part II c by Keith Jarrett All music performed by the Beyond the Walls Choir and Michael Karpowicz. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: ONE LICENSE LICENSING PERMISSION: REPRINTED / PODCAST / STREAMED WITH PERMISSION UNDER ONE LICENSE A-739874. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Beyond the Walls is an online worship service offering live ministry from locations around the world. Our global congregation meets every Sunday at 12:00 pm EDT. All are welcome at this inclusive church service. SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - 1:45 - Tracy Miller from Florida presiding. Karen Smith from Ludington speaking. Communion service. Please have emblems prepared.
Other Online Ministries are available from many varied places for you to connect with. Letter of Counsel
6 September 2022 This letter presents counsel for World Conference consideration and action. These transitions and calls have become evident through the guidance of the Holy Spirit during mutual discernment with other quorum and council leaders. Background information is provided to help the church become more familiar with the persons named and the gifts they will bring or have brought to their callings. The calls will be presented formally to the World Conference for approval according to established procedures. Sunday, September 18 & 25 5 PM ET Where: ZOOM Online Ministry Our first Fall webinar brings the dangers of climate change into our own backyard, as we highlight the problems that threaten our own Community of Christ campgrounds: Samish Island, Camp Buckhorn, and others. To summarize only the threats, however, simply adds to the sense of hopelessness and despair that can overwhelm us. What if we were to tend the land on which our churches and campgrounds sit as truly sacred space? By using the power of our religious imagination, we can explore new possibilities for using our campgrounds as centers for renewing and restoring creation. Join us to explore the climate threat in the September 18th webinar. Return on September 25th to brainstorm ways for our local sacred spaces to develop programming as centers for ecological and cultural restoration of the land. Encourage your campground boards and advocates to join the webinar and conversation in September, to add their creative imaginations to the possibilities for the future. If you registered for a past webinar or conversation, you do not need to register again.
Open to people of all faiths and traditions. This is an online ministry sponsored by the Greater Pacific Northwest USA Mission Center for Community of Christ. The North American Climate Justice Team are the planners, with members from GPNWMC, Canada East, Canada West, IWMC, SPMC, and SPIMC. We are looking for a team of 3-4 persons who are gifted with skills in technology and are willing to volunteer their time to support CEM activities and events. If you are comfortable with computers, zoom, social media platforms, etc, we could use your help. We need at least 3 persons to help with our virtual CEM conference in October 2022.
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We are so excited to announce that Thanksgiving Retreat is being held at Ziontario Campgrounds on October 7 - 10 for youth ages 14 - 18. The cost for the retreat is $150. Please fill out the google form to let us know if you are planning to attend. You can bring your completed forms and money to camp with you. Registration will begin at 7pm on Friday, October 7th and camp will end / pick up time will be 11:30 am on Monday, October 10th. **We know that the COVID climate can rapidly change (especially as we move into fall). So, we will be monitoring closely whether or not the retreat is safe to run as we approach Thanksgiving Weekend. Click the link to the official registration forms. Beyond the Walls – Clay in the Potter's Hands We invite you to share communion and an hour of worship, music, and interaction with friends from around the world. Our trio will offer special ministry of music for violin, cello, and harpsichord. Vickie Thatcher will explore the difficult vision of Jeremiah 18: 1-11: “The Potter and the Clay.” Kristin Douglas, executive director of World Accord, will bring our attention to the problem of hunger around the world. Thank you for inviting someone to participate! Beyond the Walls – Clay in the Potter's Hands. We hope to see you there on Sunday, September 4, at 12:00 PM or 6:00 PM EDT. ORDER OF WORSHIP Prelude: I. Andante from Violin Sonata in F Major (RV 20) by Antonio Vivaldi Greetings: John Hamer — Toronto Centre Place Call to Worship: Fabiano Gritti — Nitra, Slovakia Hymn: CCS 299 - We Call Out to You Invocation: Wanda Mercer — Clarksville, Indiana About World Accord: John Hamer Peace Lesson: Kristin Douglas — Ottawa, Ontario Global Welcome: Leandro Palacios — Toronto Centre Place Living Church Lesson: Nadine Manson — Brampton, Ontario Lectionary: Isabelle Williams — Didsbury, Alberta Sermon: Vickie Thatcher — Dallas, Texas Hymn: CCS - For Bread Before Us Broken Invitation to Communion: John Hamer Blessing on the Bread: James Ash — Kansas City, Missouri Blessing on the Wine: Pam Smith Ash — Kansas City, Missouri Hymn: CCS - Light Dawns on a Weary World Benediction: John Hamer Sending Forth: John Hamer Postlude: II. Allemanda: Allegro from Violin Sonata in F Major (RV 20) by Antonio Vivaldi All music performed by the Beyond the Walls Choir and Michael Karpowicz. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: ONE LICENSE LICENSING PERMISSION: REPRINTED / PODCAST / STREAMED WITH PERMISSION UNDER ONE LICENSE A-739874. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Beyond the Walls is an online worship service offering live ministry from locations around the world. Our global congregation meets every Sunday at 12:00 pm EDT. All are welcome at this inclusive church service. SLIM (Sharing Love in Mission) - NO SERVICE THIS WEEK
Proton Congregation - NO SERVICE THIS WEEK Other Online Ministries are available from many varied places for you to connect with. The following announcements have been posted to the Community of Christ website over the last week. THIS WEEK'S NEWS STORIES
World Conference Legislation Posted Proposed legislation for 2023 World Conference is now available online. The legislation will also be printed in the September/October Herald. Access the 2023 World Conference web page through the main menu by clicking or tapping Connect and then... Read on our website » Contributions Within Goal Range Through June Total contributions to Worldwide Mission Tithes through June are approximately $5.2 million USD, just within the goal range of $5.2-$5.7 million for this period. Your regular contributions to Local and Worldwide Mission Tithes ensure ongoing support... Read on our website » Church Campgrounds and the Climate Crisis The first webinar for the fall season, part of an ongoing Zoom series, highlights the dangers of climate change that threaten our Community of Christ campgrounds: Samish Island, Camp Buckhorn, and others. “Climate Crises and Sacred Spaces: Our... Read on our website » |
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