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16 November 2009: Everyone is invited to join with us in
a Prayer
Vigil for healing on November 17 at the Community of Christ
Temple.
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13 November 2009:
News release regarding
action taken in response to the arrest of members of the Mohler family.
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11 November 2009:
News release regarding the
arrest of members of the Mohler family.
2 November 2009: 47 members of the
Expanded World Church Leadership Council
and other leaders spent several days discussing culturally respectful
standards of conduct.
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2 November 2009: The
Peace Summit, the first of
its kind, brought together more than 70 people in Independence,
Missouri, at the Temple dedicated to the pursuit of peace.
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2 November 2009: This year’s
Health & Spirituality Workshop at
the Temple in Independence, Missouri. “In Times of Pain, Where Is God?”
drew the largest crowd in its seven-year history.
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2 November 2009: The first students to enroll in the
Co-Missioned Leaders
Initiative (CML) graduated at Kallara, Victoria, Australia.
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2 November 2009: A little paint, a couple of brushstrokes, and a bit of fire from
the Spirit helped the Temple in Independence, Missouri, come alive for about 600
who gathered for an August Temple event.
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13 October 2009:
Oblation Aid Supports Relief and Recovery
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2 October 2009:
Oblation Aid Offers Relief in the Midst
of Philippines Typhoons
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1 October 2009: Temple Team International (TTI) formed to explore, challenge,
question, and further the idea of the “Temple as Life-Giving Symbol.”
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1 October 2009:
Power House Bible school has been a key in forming relationships
with the community children and their families, who entrust us with
their kids a few hours each day.
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1 October 2009: The
2009 SPEC brought together more than 1,200 campers and staff members from Australia,
British Isles, Canada, Europe, French Polynesia, Pacific Islands, and the United
States for this ubuntu journey.
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1 October 2009: At
IYF 2009, participants discovered oneness while celebrating
diversity.
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1 October 2009:
Aim4Peace is an extension of caring for people right where they
are, giving voice to those who have no voice.
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1 September 2009: The
2010 World Conference theme, “We Share,” will focus on what we share with
one another as members and participants in Community of Christ and our call and
commitment to share our witness, ministries, sacraments, resources, and message
with the world.
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1 September 2009:
Peace Summit—People
with similar vision will converge this month in a groundbreaking peace summit
involving World Church leaders, affiliates, and others.
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1 September 2009:
Auditorium Organ's fiftieth-anniversary celebration season will begin
October 3 at 3:00 p.m. with a recital by Organist Emeritus John Obetz, who
served thirty-three years. On November 6 at 8:00 p.m., Kraybill will recreate the inaugural
recital, fifty years to the hour after Crozier played it.
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1 September 2009:
Three historic peace churches
planned an event to bring together individuals and groups working for
peace: “Heeding God’s Call: a Gathering on Peace.”
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1 September 2009: The story of
CEDESPAR in Bolivia—according to many calculations the poorest
nation in the Americas—is the story of Community of Christ.
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1 September 2009:
Africa Gathering—Seven
evangelists, eight high priests, and fourteen seventies from the seven
mission centers in Africa recently gathered for worship, training,
fellowship, and cultural sharing.
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1 August 2009:
Your Mission Tithes Relieve Hunger
in Ivory Coast; Nigeria; Zambia; Haiti; Brazil; Nicaragua;
Philippines; India; Bolivia; British Isles; Sri Lanka; and United States
of America.
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1 August 2009:
A Holistic Model—On May
31, nearly eight hundred people experienced the Temple coming to life in
a four-hour event of worship, formation, and living our mission.
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1 August 2009:
The 2009 Peace Colloquy will offer an opportunity for women and
men to explore continuing women’s justice issues and act as allies in
the cause of dignity for all.
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1 August 2009:
World Church
Finance Board recently as it met over a weekend to consider a
new budget clouded by the economic recession.
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- 25 June 2009: The hymnal project is working to include the
languages, cultures, and understandings of a global church..
Learn more
and listen to sample hymn submissions.
(6/25/09)
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25 June 2009:
Health and Spirituality Workshop Ministers to Participant's
Needs. "In Times of Pain, Where is God?” will be the theme August 21–22 for the
seventh annual Health & Spirituality Workshop at the Temple . . .
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24 June 2009: More than 100 people shared the gift of presence
at the Temple in Independence, Missouri, on the
USA National Day of Prayer.
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1 June 2009:
Young Adults Seek Larger Role—They came from congregations large and small, urban and rural,
shrinking and growing. They voiced a passion for Community of Christ and their
place in its future.
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1 June 2009:
Special-Needs Camps: Family Ministry—In 1996, Mike Wesch felt led by the Spirit to work at the
Special Needs Camp, an event designed to provide a fun-filled and enriching
weekend for individuals who are physically or mentally challenged, ages eight to
90. It was the start of what has become a family ministry.
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1 June 2009:
SPECTACULAR
is one of the longest-running youth programs sponsored by Community of
Christ.
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1 June 2009:
Goal Exceeded! How You Built
Places of Peace: From Russia to Ukraine.
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1 June 2009:
Emma Hymn Festivals—In celebration of Emma’s life, leadership, and the hymnals she
compiled, the John Whitmer Historical Association will hold a hymn festival on
the morning of September 27 in Independence, Missouri.
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30 April 2009:
MEADS Completes Five Years in Honduras—Take thirty pastors and key leaders from dynamic Christian churches in
six nations, gather them in a rural retreat center for a week of study,
worship, and fellowship, and you create a remarkable expression of
community.
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30 April 2009:
MEADS Courses Magnify Calling
for priesthood members through continual spiritual growth, study,
exemplary generosity, ethical choices, and fully accountable ministry is
always present.
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30 April 2009:
JeanPool Project, started and completed by the Disciples congregation
in Independence, Missouri exceeded goal.
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14 April 2009:
International Youth Forum Cancelations—Acting on the recommendations
of Apostles Carlos Enrique Mejia, Rick Maupin, and Bunda Chibwe, the World
Ministries Coordinating Team canceled International Youth Forum (IYF) events
scheduled for Honduras and Malawi.
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6 April 2009: Prophet-President Stephen M. Veazey delivered his
April 5 address to
a packed Temple Sanctuary in Independence, Missouri, as well as to a webcast
audience. But he saved a key part of the evening to focus on a special
group: young adults and their families. After his address, President Veazey, along with Presidents David Schaal and
Becky Savage, shifted to the Temple’s Lecture Hall, where they met with
about 130 young adults. For well over an hour, they answered questions and
chatted informally with the group. Their message was straightforward: The
church loves, values, and needs you. President Veazey challenged them to
step forward into leadership roles while continuing to grow in their
understanding of peacemaking.
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1 April 2009:
Oblation aid
of AU$10,000 was sent in early February to help people
in Australia suffering from recent bush fires and floods.
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1 April 2009: In keeping with the
USA National Day of Prayer
this year, Thursday, May 7, the Community of Christ Temple will be open from
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to anyone wishing to come pray.
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1 April 2009: There are times when the Spirit surprises us and meets us in a
sudden life-changing moment. This is the testimony of many young adults who
participate in World
Service Corps.
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1 April 2009: What began as a summer internship for Graceland College theater students in
the ’60s has evolved into two intensive Internship and
Fellowship programs at historic sites.
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1 April 2009: The four
International
Youth Forum (IYF) sites are well into planning to teach new
generations about the ethics of Christ’s peace in all arenas of life.
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1 April 2009:
HART
Ministries, located in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, welcomes
40–60 people a day, three days a week.
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1 April 2009:
ASCRA—Ham Radio Saints “In Service” along the
Disciples’ Path
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2 March 2009: The 2007 World Conference passed a resolution entitled
Conditions of Membership. You are invited to be a part of the
Conditions of Membership discernment
process.
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11 February 2009:
International
Women's Gathering Postponed - On review of economic concerns
and choices of international events planned close to this event, it has been
decided that it is in the best stewardship of the church to postpone the
gathering.
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2 February 2009: Several great events are scheduled at the
Temple in 2009: the
International Youth Forum, International Women’s Gathering, the Community of
Christ International Peace Award ceremony, the 16th annual Peace Colloquy, and
more.
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2 February 2009: Church leaders suggest that a prayer for peace become a daily spiritual
discipline as an expression of the call to pursue peace and share the peace of
Jesus Christ. The practice also extends to each
congregation’s weekly
worship service.
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27 January 2009:
Ugunja
Orphans Support Program - A $16,000 Tangible Love grant, made
possible through the Community of Christ Oblation Fund, will help more than
256 children orphaned because of this disease.
- 5 January 2009:
Building Places of Peace: From Chattanooga to Russia and Ukraine -
The circle of giving began when the kids became the first contributors to
Roofs Over Africa.
- 23 December 2008:
Temple
Renovation Projects - Work is in progress on the Sanctuary and
Worshiper's Path and will be completed in March 2009.
- 1 December 2008:
United Nations
Day of Peace - Independence Peace Vigil was held on the annual United Nations Day of
Peace in September at the United Nations Peace Plaza at Walnut and
Lexington, west of the Community of Christ Temple.
- 1 December 2008:
The World Church Leaders Gathering met from September 29–October 2, 2008.
Leaders from all over the worldwide church engaged the “We Share an
Identity” document that outlines the church’s identity, mission, message,
and beliefs.
- 1 December 2008:
WorldService Corps Enlarges Life
- "This sense of community and love was what everyone had been trying to
teach me my whole life."
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1 December 2008:
Hope of Zion: Reflections on the 2008 Peace Colloquy
- Participants attended workshops, keynote addresses, and small group
sessions where they reflected on the principles of a signal community and
practical ways to make theory reality.
- 1 December 2008:
The Voices of “Places of Peace:
Russia to Ukraine” - Despite their cramped quarters, the voices of
Community of Christ members and friends ring out loud and clear as they seek
to proclaim Jesus Christ and promote communities of joy, hope, love, and
peace.
- 13 November 2008:
Letter from the
President and the Presiding Bishop - Steve Veazey and Steve Jones
share a message of faith and hope with the church.
- 30 October 2008: From September 1 to 14, the Community of Christ Temple co-hosted the
Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Photo Poster Exhibit
with PeaceWorks Kansas City.
- 30 October 2008: The
Expanded World Church Leadership Council
met at the Temple in
Independence, Missouri, September 22–25. The council continued working on
assignments from the 2007 World Conference.
- 29 October 2008:
Oblation Flood
Relief to Honduras - Community of Christ responds to needs of church
members and communities in Honduras...
- 22 October 2008:
Join
Community of Christ Peace Support Network - Register for free so you
can get and share resources and ideas...
- 15 October 2008:
Oblation Aid Continues
to Help Haiti Hurricane Recovery - an additional $30,000 was sent in
early October...
- 15 October 2008:
HMA Health Classes
- Community of Christ Health Ministries Association staff can offer classes
at your 2009 reunion...
- 1 October 2008: Fifteen teachers and students gathered at Chandragiri,
Orissa, India, July 15–18, 2008, to study two
Temple School courses
- 1 October 2008:
Submit Songs for the New Hymnal.
When we sing about what we believe, song becomes an integral part of shaping
us as disciples of Jesus Christ in the Community of Christ....
- 1 October 2008: Nearly 1,100 senior high youth and staff members from across the USA and
Canada descended on the Graceland University campus with an air of expectation
for the annual youth event—SPECTACULAR!
- 1 October 2008:
CLW Comes Alive!
More than 300 students and staff representing two Australian
states, four Canadian provinces, and 30 U.S. states and the District of
Columbia, came together in Lamoni, Iowa, July 27 to August 1 for the 2008
Congregational LIFE Workshop.
- 25 September 2008:
Peace Vigil on United Nations
International Day of Peace - The success of this event can be seen
through the gallery of pictures.
- updated 18 September 2008:
Oblation for
Haiti - Aid helps those most impacted by hurricanes...
- 18 September 2008:
Graceland's
17th President - Dr. John Sellars will be inaugurated October 10 -
live webcast!
- 8 September 2008:
Oblation for
Phulbani - Aid to Phulbani, Orissa, India will help survivors of
violent attacks in the region...
- 2 September 2008:
Sacred
Community - Learning to live in community is rewarding, but also
challenging...
- 2 September 2008:
Sri Lanka Peacemakers Club
- The Puttulam, Sri Lanka, congregation received a Tangible Love grant
to start a new outreach program for children. In 2006 they began a tutoring
program.
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2 September 2008:
Places of Peace: Russia to
Ukraine - For Community of Christ members and friends in Russia and
Ukraine, having a comfortable building with room enough to worship,
fellowship, and host activities is only a dream.
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2 September 2008:
Building Community
One Sandbag at a Time - During
recent Mississippi River flooding, the historic Nauvoo House was threatened
by rising water.
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2 September 2008:
Young Adults Learn and Share the Sacred Story
while serving as summer interns and fellows at church historic sites in
Kirtland, Ohio, and Nauvoo, Illinois.
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2 September 2008:
Jan Kraybill, principal
organist and director of music for Community of Christ, performed at the
American Guild of Organists National Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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2 September 2008: The Sixth Annual
Health and Spirituality
Workshop, “Healing Self and Community,” has an extended schedule this
year—November 7–8, 2008—at the Temple in Independence, Missouri.
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2 September 2008:
Church Women
United–USA sponsored a special event for women, “Gathering ’08,” June
19–22 at the International Headquarters of Community of Christ in Independence,
Missouri.
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2 September 2008:
Caring for People in Guatemala
- There are a lot of similarities between the Good Samaritan and Ruth Humbert,
RN, who lives in Guatemala.
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19 August 2008:
Peace Vigil on United Nations
International Day of Peace - September 21 Community of Christ
International Headquarters will sponsor an all-day vigil at the UN Peace Plaza.
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19 August 2008:
Hiroshima-Nagasaki
Exhibit - Photographic A-bomb exhibit, September 1-14, and September 5,
7 p.m. reception and panel discussion with delegation from Japan...
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31 July 2008:
Young
Adults Serve - While summer may traditionally be seen as a time young people
kick back and relax, 12 young adults chose to spend their summer months taking
part in WorldService Corps.
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31 July 2008:
The Longest Walk
- While participants journeyed through the Independence, Missouri, area, some of
our local Community of Christ members and friends provided hospitality for the
walk’s participants.
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31 July 2008:
Huron County Baby
Pantry - If you want to participate in a day of smiles, mutual
affection, and generosity, come and volunteer . . .
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31 July 2008:
Challenge: Feed the Hungry
- Community of Christ projects around the United States raised more than
$500,000 . . .
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31 July 2008:
Chattanooga Kids
Follow-up - Bricks-and-Mortar Dream Is Becoming a
Reality
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31 July 2008:
Joy of Volunteering - Great for your community, and even more
specifically Community of Christ, but did you know it can actually make a
positive impact on your own life and health?
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30 July 2008:
Hiroshima-Nagasaki
Exhibit - A photographic A-bomb exhibit and panel discussion will be
hosted at the Temple in Independence, Missouri...
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28 July 2008:
Temple Sanctuary Renovations
- progress report
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8 July 2008:
Contributions Make a Difference through Oblation and World Hunger
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26 June 2008:
Sri Lanka congregation planted in Avissawlla.
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26 June 2008:
Oblation Aid
helps Myanmar relief efforts following catastrophic cyclone on May 3.
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26 June 2008: 2008
Peace
Colloquy Workshops announced.
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26 June 2008:
Co-Missioned
Pastors Learn and Lead.
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26 June 2008: Final Countdown to
Congregation Life Workshop—Still time to register!
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26 June 2008:
World Church Leadership Council
and World Church Finance Board meet in May.
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19 June 2008: Flood waters threaten the
Nauvoo House.
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17 June 2008: The Community of Christ Seminary's Master of Arts in Religion
degree now requires only 30 credit hours of coursework. This degree provides a strong academic foundation in the Bible,
Christian history, and theology. These subjects offer essential preparation
for Christian ministry and/or doctoral study in religion. Students must
attend at least one residential session (January or May/June three-week
focus session or semester-long evening course).
Note: Not all required courses are available online; attendance at several
residential sessions may be needed to complete all required courses. Be sure to
monitor Seminary course schedules when planning enrollment and selecting courses
for graduation. For details, see the flyer at http://graceland.edu/document-collections/18642.pdf or call (816) 833-0524, ext.
4903, and speak with Tere Naylor, executive assistant to the dean.
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3 June 2008:
USA Assembly -
The First Presidency announced dates for a USA Assembly...
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2 June 2008: World Church Defines
New Team Leaders Team
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2 June 2008: We are pleased to announce that the
Ministerial Education and Discipleship
Studies (MEADS) program is now open to any student interested in
ministerial development.
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29 May 2008:
Oblation Aid to Haiti - a
total of $55,000 helps provide for food and shelter needs
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23 May 2008:
Oblation Aid to China -
$25,000 to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
will help with earthquake relief
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22 May 2008:
June 1 organ recital
features Jan Kraybill's AGO National Convention program and opens 49 consecutive
summers of daily Auditorium organ recitals
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16 May 2008: Graceland University
SIFE team
places third at USA National Expo.
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15 May 2008:
Oblation Aid to Myanmar
- $50,000 to CARE International will aid relief efforts following the May 3
cyclone
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5 May 2008:
US Court Affirms
Community of Christ Protection of RLDS Trademarks
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1 May 2008 Press Release:
Native American
Longest Walk Stops in Independence.
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1 May 2008 Press Release:
Koinonia
Community to Receive International Peace Award in Independence.
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1 May 2008: Community of Christ 2008
International Peace Award.
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1 May 2008:
Outreach International Interns Create Program for Advocacy
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1 May 2008:
Kirtland Spiritual Formation Center Is Open
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1 May 2008:
The Power of the Story:
Community of Christ Featured in the 2008 Giving Magazine.
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1 May 2008:
Religion and Science in
pastoral dialogue at the 2008 Theology and Ministry Forum.
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1 May 2008:
First
Presidency represented at interfaith event.
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2 April 2008:
Sanctuary reopening postponed.
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1 April 2008:
SPECTACULAR is
a "must-do" event for Community of Christ teens and their friends.
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1 April 2008:
Charitable Gift
Annuities provide for the Future.
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1 April 2008:
The April 2008 10-Minute News Report is
now available to share with your congregation.
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1 April 2008: The
World Church Leadership Council
met in an experimental “home week” format.
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31 March 2008: On Thursday, March 27, 55 students from
Graceland University’s
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Team traveled to Rogers, Arkansas, to
compete in regional competition. They won their league and will be going on to
the national competition scheduled for May 13-15 in Chicago.
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5 March 2008:
Becky Savage, Community of Christ First Presidency, will
be the keynote speaker at the Raytown, Missouri, Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on
Thursday, March 6 at 7 a.m. She was invited by the Raytown Community Inter-Faith
Alliance, which is sponsoring the breakfast.
Becky will talk with those gathered about the Prayer for Peace service offered
at Community of Christ Temple 365 days each year at 1 p.m. central time. She
will invite all to participate with those who attend the service in Independence
as well as the many more people who join in the prayer from wherever they live.
Becky will also share our call to peace and justice in the world and offer a
prayer from a past Prayer for Peace worship.
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29 February 2008:
Join in a
Special Worship May 4 - Reopening of the Temple Sanctuary will include a
live webcast worship with President Veazey.
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27 February 2008: If you haven’t heard of the
Community of Christ
RV Association, let me tell you about it.
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27 February 2008:
Celebrate May
reopening of the Independence, MO Temple Sanctuary.
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27 February 2008:
CPI Bolsters North Louisiana Church Participation
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IN YOUR LOCAL NEWS -
Garforth News, Leeds, United Kingdom
13 February 2008: International Peace Award recipient speaks to college
audience.
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IN YOUR LOCAL NEWS -
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, Waterloo, Iowa, USA
12 February 2008: Hiawatha congregation financial officer participated in
a conference to help churches "go green."
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IN YOUR LOCAL NEWS -
The Moscow Times,
Moscow, Russia
12 February 2008: Church members in
Russia face new challenges as Orthodoxy takes root in government and schools.
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IN YOUR LOCAL NEWS -
The Examiner,
Independence, Missouri, USA
11 February 2008: Woman
celebrates 80th birthday and high school graduation on the same day.
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IN YOUR LOCAL NEWS -
The Coloradoan,
Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
7 February 2008: Fort Collins Community of
Christ hosts a Black History Month presentation and potluck.
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31 January 2008:
Appalachian Trail Walk for the
Preservation of Kirtland Temple.
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31 January 2008:
Tangible
Love Helps Liberian Women Support Their Families.
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31 January 2008:
Sri Lanka Leaders Gather for MEADS.
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31 January 2008:
Fast-a-thon Participants Learn
“An Inconvenient Truth” - World Accord’s Fast-a-thon 2007 took place May 25–27 at Ziontario Campgrounds, near Priceville,
Ontario, Canada and June 1–3 in Calgary, Alberta.
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31 January 2008:
Peace Colloquy 2007
- More than 600 people attended the 2007 Peace
Colloquy. This year’s theme was “Real World, Real Peace: Sharing the Peace of
Jesus Christ.”
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31 January 2008:
Camp SKAMP Makes Memories
- When thinking of summer camp you think of swimming, crafts, and
recreation. Camp SKAMP is different.
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IN YOUR LOCAL NEWS -
The
Bandera Bulletin, Bandera, Texas, USA
27 January 2008: The local
congregation hosts committee meetings for a local Relay for Life, part of
the fight against cancer.
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IN YOUR LOCAL NEWS -
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
27 January 2008:
Community of Christ is one of many sites hosting free tax-preparation
assistance.
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IN YOUR LOCAL NEWS -
The
Blue Springs Examiner, Blue Springs, Missouri, USA
26 January
2008: Hope House celebrates 25 years of ministry.
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IN YOUR LOCAL NEWS -
The Independence Examiner, Independence, Missouri, USA
24 January 2008: Colonial Hills congregation hosts an Internet safety
workshop.
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IN YOUR LOCAL NEWS -
The Independence Examiner, Independence, Missouri, USA
12 January
2008: The Independence Symphony will have its first 2008 concert at the
Community of Christ Auditorium.
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IN YOUR LOCAL NEWS -
The Saginaw News, Coleman, Michigan, USA
IN YOUR LOCAL NEWS -
Midland Daily News, Midland, Michigan, USA
12 January 2008: Photos and story about soldier's welcome after 15-month
tour of duty in Iraq.
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IN YOUR LOCAL NEWS -
Missouri Valley Times News, Missouri Valley, Iowa, USA
9 January
2008: Iowa Western Community College will be offering GED preparation
classes and ESL classes in the Community of Christ in Missouri Valley.
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IN YOUR LOCAL NEWS -
Midland Daily News, Midland, Michigan, USA
8 January 2008: The
Community of Christ congregation in Coleman hosts a reception for a local
returning soldier as part of a town-wide celebration.
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8 January 2008 - The Community of Christ President-Prophet
Steve Veazey will be the guest minister at the February 22-24, 2008, Sierra Pacific Mission Center MEN’S RETREAT. Please share the
attached
information with all the men in your congregation, and your life. Invite,
invite, invite! Thanks for your assistance in getting the word out. For more
information contact Henry Fultz.
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IN YOUR LOCAL NEWS -
The
Sun Herald, Gulfport, Mississippi, USA
6 January 2008: The
Escatawpa Community of Christ hosts a free legal-aid seminar for FEMA grant
recipients.
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IN YOUR LOCAL NEWS -
WSBT
2, Cassopolis, Michigan, USA
5 January 2008: A fire damages
buildings at Camp Manitou.
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1 January 2008 -
Young Adults Serve in Kirtland, Ohio.
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1 January 2008 -
Shanti
Sewing Center has provided training to almost 700 young women in its
21 years.
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1 January 2008 -
Camp Horizon Teaches Self-Worth
to children who are victims of child abuse.
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1 January 2008 -
African Ministers Are Both Students and Instructors
in African MEADS classes.
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