Discipleship Goals

All people experience difficulties from time to time. Our daily burdens and concerns are lightened when we are part of a loving community.

When Apostle Linda Booth returned to her office in August after several ministerial trips, a colleague shared with her that he had felt impressed by the Holy Spirit to pray for her several days. She reflected that his prayers had come during a difficult experience that Linda had in her ministry. "This difficult experience had a spiritual outcome," said Linda; "the people attending the [camp] felt God's mercy and gave mercy to each other. In that stressful time we received God's forgiveness and were able to forgive and reconcile with one another....My colleague was part of that experience, even though he wasn't there. The Spirit joined him with me in family, and me with the people in sacred community."

Linda shared that "when we are truly claimed by Jesus Christ our relationships are deepened. We desire to share this precious connection with all people, witnessing of the Christ, welcoming others into our faith community. We more clearly recognize that the one and only thing that is vital to life is that we belong to Jesus Christ and to one another. We are truly 'family.'" (Herald, October 2003)

All are invited to experience that kinship within the Community of Christ.

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Spirituality

Covenant Discipleship Groups are small groups, designed to help with

• spiritual formation - putting on the mind of Christ
• spiritual friends - presence and support
• spiritual fire - passion for the dream of God, the ministry of Jesus
• spiritual journey - faithfulness on the path of the disciple

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Faith in Action

Children's Sabbath

Children's Sabbath is Sunday, October 19. Now in its twelfth year, Children's Sabbath is a day "for people of all ages and all faiths to learn about the urgent needs of children and the mandate in every faith tradition to nurture and protect children, to seek justice on their behalf." The goal is to generate new, long-term efforts to meet children's needs by raising awareness, serving children directly, and advocating on children's behalf. Community of Christ congregations have been involved in Children's Sabbath activities for several years.

The National Observance for Children's Sabbaths was created by Marian Wright Edelman, 1995 recipient of the Community of Christ International Peace Award for her work for children's rights in the United States. More than just a children's day, Children's Sabbath is about faith communities committing themselves to work for the rights and safety of children. 

World Service Corps

Volunteering with WorldService Corps changes who you are...sometimes changing the direction of your life.

WorldService Corps offers a variety of opportunities for people ages twenty and over to serve in cultures unlike their own for time frames ranging from two months to two years. Volunteers experience profound personal growth as they engage in ministry that crosses boundaries and unites diverse communities.

We seek people of all cultures,
        who are ready to give of their time and energy
        to contribute and to learn from another culture.

We seek applicants who are committed
        to giving of themselves, and to growing as individuals,
        through the challenge of new intercultural experiences.

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Books of Interest

Understanding the Way - Tony Chvala-Smith This twelve-session guide explores doctrinal topics to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the theology and beliefs of the Community of Christ.  Read more.

Starting a Young Adult Group - Kelly Phipps This specialized volume contains suggestions for initial decisions and guidelines for setting long-term goals in order to start a faith-based young adult group.  Read more.

To borrow these or other books, contact the Community of Christ library.

New for Leaders

The Hunger No More packet has everything a facilitator needs in an easy-to-use format that can be applied to classes for any or all generations in a variety of settings.  Hunger No More does not require any specific expertise or experience and has been praised by hunger activists.  

Worship Resources Year C beginning with Advent 2003 to Advent 2004

This vital resource includes worship themes, suggested worship outlines, and sermon helps for an entire year. In addition there are worship suggestions for Advent/Christmas 2003 and Lent/Easter 2004 and special events.