Get Ready for the Herald Makeover

For more than 150 years, the Herald has been sharing stories that emphasize the church’s mission and message. The Herald Team has been working hard to launch a redesigned magazine that will debut next month. [April 2010]

The new design will appeal to modern reading habits and younger readers without abandoning the substance popular with longtime readers. A layout that emphasizes photos, graphics, creative use of space, plus a new font will enhance the magazine’s readability.

Reporting on key events and bringing you comprehensive features related to our identity, mission, and message continue to be the Herald’s priority. Many of your favorites will remain, including “Voices” and “Amen.”

A new section, “Celebrate Community,” will include what you have enjoyed in “Snapshots & Snippets” (photos, news briefs, and listings of superannuations, awards, birthdays, and anniversaries) while highlighting missional efforts throughout the worldwide church. You’ll even find favorite recipes for your church potlucks.

New sections will highlight the many characteristics of church life:

• “Journey Ahead” will offer lead articles by the First Presidency and other church leaders on what matters most.

• “One in Christ” will share stories and photographs that celebrate the unity and cultural diversity of our church community.

• “Answers & Insights” will feature key interviews and Q&As on topics important to the worldwide church.

• “Sacramental Living” will provide stories of generosity in action, recognizing how members share their time, talents, resources, ministry, and sacraments.

Two more sections will work in tandem to address lifelong disciple formation:

• “Let the Spirit Breathe” will give practical ways to make spiritual formation part of your daily life.

• “Faithful Steps” will provide new pathways for discipleship from ministers and ministerial specialists.

You Are Part of the Story

Your testimonies, news, and reflections are a key witness of how Community of Christ ministers, shares, and lives our mission throughout the world. We would love to hear from you! (See more details on submission guidelines.) Send your thoughts and stories to Herald@CofChrist.org or mail them to Community of Christ International Headquarters, Herald Team, Suite 401, 1001 W. Walnut St., Independence, MO 64050-3562 USA

—John Pinkerton reporting for the Herald Team
Herald, March 2010, Amen.