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10 Minute News
October 2009

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Dear Pastor:

Resolutions for the World Conference to be held April 10–17, 2010, must be approved by mission centers and sent to the World Church secretary by December 11, 2009. Those preparing legislation for submission are encouraged to send their drafts to the Resolutions Committee in care of the World Church secretary. The Resolutions Committee will help resolutions clearly reflect the intent of the mover in the strongest possible way. Learn more about the Resolutions Committee at www.CofChrist.org/wc2010/announcements.asp or in the August 2009 Herald “Official.” Please send resolutions to Andrew Shields by mail to International Headquarters or e-mail to ashields@CofChrist.org.

Resolutions for World Conference consideration are being distributed to mission centers as they become available and begin publishing in the Herald this month.


Communication of World Conference legislation will go through mission centers and the Herald. Among the legislative items received to date are several regarding same-sex marriage and homosexuality issues. After hearing from several of its leaders serving in places such as Haiti, Africa, Central America, and South America, the Expanded World Church Leadership Council learned placing these items on the Community of Christ Web site would do harm to our faithful leaders who serve in nations that do not sanction or recognize homosexual issues.

To ensure the well-being of our leaders and members serving in places that do not recognize homosexuality or have legal sanctions against homosexuality, legislation will not be posted on the Community of Christ Web site at this time. Legislation will be communicated as it becomes available via:

  • E-mail to mission center leaders, who will decide how to best share legislation contextually with their congregations.
  • Publication as “Official” announcements in the Herald magazine, starting with the October 2009 issue.

Thank you for your understanding and support of this communication direction.


Watch the World Conference website at www.CofChrist.org/wc2010/ for updates to the schedule and announcements.


Peace Colloquy will be held October 23 through 25 to explore “Justice for Women, Dignity for All.” Get details and register online at www.CofChrist.org/PeaceColloquy/. You can also register by calling ext. 3077 or e-mailing confreg@CofChrist.org. Questions? Contact Jeanette Hicks at ext. 2224.


Join the live webcast of the Community of Christ International Peace Award presentation, October 23 at 7:30 p.m. CDT at www.CofChrist.org. The award honors Darfur survivor Halima Bashir for her for work as a medical doctor and activist for women and children in Darfur. The ceremony will open the 2009 Peace Colloquy. It is free and open to all. Learn more about Halima at www.CofChrist.org/peaceaward/ or in the May and September Heralds.


Webcasts from www.CofChrist.org may be viewed live on the Internet using Windows Media Player 8 or higher at any location around the world. When the URL addresses are live on our website, you may either click on the link, or copy and paste the URL into the address bar of your media player. For more details on what you need, visit www.CofChrist.org/broadcast/webcast_help.asp.


Join the live webcast of the Temple Advent worship on December 13 at 7:00 p.m. CST from www.CofChrist.org. The Council of Twelve Apostles are planning, presiding, and participating in this service, themed “Follow the Star.” If you can join us in Independence, Missouri, please arrive early to explore a special exhibit of more than 200 nativities from around the world that will be on display.


The Vision Project is engaging young adults with the First Presidency and the future of the church. See the October Herald to learn about outcomes of the first Vision event that was held in August in Des Moines, Iowa, with participants from three mission centers. All young adults are invited to participate in these events. Check out www.CofChrist.org/emergence/vision.asp for dates and locations of upcoming Vision Project events.


Check out the Enduring Principles Commentary article on continuing revelation by President Steve Veazey. Follow the series through April 2010 in the Herald and e-Herald, via e-subscription (sign up at www.CofChrist.org/subscribe.asp), and at www.CofChrist.org/enduringprinciples/.
 

Check out the Disciple Formation (Christian Education) website for two new recommendations for curriculum beginning Advent 2009: www.CofChrist.org/discipleformation/.
 

Want to plan a holistic event or use elements in a worship service? There is an online library of video clips, photos, and more resources from the May and August holistic Temple events themed on Acts 2. Check it out at www.CofChrist.org/OnlineResources/TempleEvent/ and please share feedback and stories on your experiences by e-mailing Communications@CofChrist.org.


Join us for the marvelous adventure of “where in the world” your Mission Tithes impact lives… October generosity stories feature World Service Corps. PowerPoint presentations are included with each story except October 11. Read more stories in the October Herald “Sharing in the Field” section. If you are not receiving the monthly stories, check with your mission center financial officer or find them online at www.CofChrist.org/generositystories.


Just for 2009—a simple, convenient way to share the peace of Jesus Christ. Contributors age 70 or older are eligible to make an IRA charitable rollover gift to the church. Because the required minimum distribution is waived for 2009, many will find this a wonderful way to take a tax-free IRA distribution and, at the same time, give to the church. To learn more, view a short video about the benefits of an IRA gift at http://cofchrist.giftlegacy.com/plgive_main.jsp?WebID=GL2004-0111 or contact Estate and Financial Planning at efp@CofChrist.org or 1-800-884-7526.


Community of Christ Seminary has upcoming courses available for graduate or continuing education credit (CEU) or to be audited. Contact the Seminary office for enrollment and fee information at 1-800-833-0524, ext. 4508, or Luffman@graceland.edu. Sign up for the online course RELG5030 Hebrew Scriptures II, or three-week focus sessions: RELG6220 Preaching, RELG5040 New Testament I, RELG6240 Contemporary Culture, RELG6140 Learning to Teach/Teaching to Learn.


The eighth annual Seminary Convocation will be held Sunday, January 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Graceland University’s Independence Campus, 1401 W. Truman Road. All are welcome to attend.


A bulletin insert on H1N1 flu from Community of Christ Health Ministries Association is available from www.CHM.HMACofChrist.org to download, print, and share with your congregation. As the new flu season is getting underway, please use this insert to educate the congregation on who is at greatest risk, major precautions, warning signs of serious cases and the prevention they can use to stay healthy this year.


The first event of the 50th-birthday celebration of the Auditorium organ features Dr. John Obetz, organist emeritus of Community of Christ, in concert Sunday, October 4, at 3:00 p.m. in the Auditorium. Dr. Obetz and “The Auditorium Organ” were heard weekly on radio stations across the United States for more than 25 years. Admission is free; a freewill offering will be accepted.
 

Please share the following information with book stewards and others who are serving in a capacity to share information about resources and coordinate group orders through Herald House. Remind your congregation they can always shop Herald House online at www.HeraldHouse.org.

  • Are you reaching out to people in your community who have questions about our church? First Steps is a 10-session intergenerational small-group study designed specifically to answer questions of seekers. A variety of activities and scripture support are provided in each session of this facilitator’s guide. 9780830910588 — $6.95
  • Is your congregation seeking new ways to become a more inviting and nurturing community? A Witnessing Community is a four-phase guide that assists congregations with growth and outreach. This concise resource also contains a glossary of terms and an annual missionary analysis form to evaluate current events and review what new opportunities exist. 9780830911042 — $5.00
  • Worship Resources continues its rich tradition of providing inspiring ideas for personal and congregational worship in 2010. Focused on the theme “Live Generously, Love Courageously,” this critical resource enhances worship by providing ideas for readings, stories, music, and sermon topics for each Sunday of the year. Texts from each of the church’s three books of scripture are included in each week’s service outline.
    Book and CD-ROM 9780830914401 — $25.95
    Book only 9780830914388 — $21.95
    CD-Rom only 9780830914395 — $10.00


Green tips
– As disciples of Jesus Christ and participants in the world community, we are called to be stewards to the earth. Each of us can make a difference in the world. The Earth Stewardship Team encourages each of us to become more aware of what we can do to help the earth. October’s green suggestion is: Take lukewarm or cold showers. To see a complete list of tips, see pages 14–15 in the February 2008 Herald.

 

Upcoming Events
October 18 Children's Sabbath
October 19 Community of Christ Seminary fall Internet session begins
October 23 Community of Christ International Peace Award ceremony and webcast
October 23-25 Peace Colloquy
November 6 Auditorium organ 50th anniversary event
November 26-27 International Headquarters closed—Thanksgiving (USA)
November 28 93rd Annual Independence Messiah Choir performance
November 29 First Sunday of Advent
December 11-17 Core World Church Leadership Council meets
December 13 Advent Worship/webcast at the Temple
December 24-31 International Headquarters closed—Christmas Holidays
 
Daily Prayer for Peace—A brief worship service is held daily at 1:00 p.m. central time at the Temple. Join in prayer from wherever you are. For details and the text of each day’s prayer, visit www.CofChrist.org/prayerpeace/.
 
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