• Nairobi, Kenya: 2–8 August 2027
• La Buena Fe, Honduras: January 2028

These gatherings are envisioned as smaller, regional experiences that will complement the larger IYF at the Temple. Planning is ongoing, and additional details regarding participation, registration, and programming will be shared in the coming months.

We invite interested participants to note these dates and watch for more information. As plans continue to develop, we look forward to sharing guidance about attendance and opportunities for involvement at each location.

We are excited about the ways IYF 2027 will create opportunities for young people around the world to connect, learn, and engage in Christ's mission together.

If you would like to receive more information about IYF at the Temple in Independence, Nairobi, or La Buena Fe, please fill out this short form.

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Registration deadline is August 29, 2026. 

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For assistance, contact coordinator Judith Santos

Learn more about planned events and breakout sessions, including the Create Reuse Pop-Up, Ready to Respond stations, and details about this year's peace award recipient, Bill McKibben. The weekend will focus on environmental justice and meaningful action, offering opportunities for learning, connection, and faithful response.

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Register for the 16–18 October Peace Forum today!

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As Community of Christ continues living into this new chapter following the historic 2025 World Conference, the First Presidency invites members and friends to share their experiences of the church's leadership, vision, and direction over the past year.

Your feedback will help the First Presidency listen and discern with the church as we continue to live Christ's mission together.

The survey closes at the end of the day on Friday, 31 July, Central Time (USA), and will no longer be available beginning Saturday, 1 August.

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24 August–18 October 2026

• CIMM0300 – Introduction to Priesthood Ministry – Diane Maupin – $25
• CIMM0304 – Ministry of Priest – Dr. Geri Norman – $25
• CIMM0305 – Ministry of Elder – Apostle Kat Hnatyshyn – $25
• CIMM1250 – Ministries of the Church (Christian Ministries Certificate) – Dr. Linda Stanbridge – $100
• CIMM0110 – Discernment Facilitators Training, Class 1 – Katie Harmon-McLaughlin – $50

19 October–13 December 2026

• CIMM0400 – Introduction to Scripture – $25
• CIMM0302 – Ministry of Deacon – $25
• CIMM0450 – Children and Youth Worker Core Training – $25
• CIMM1350 – Missional Leadership (Christian Ministries Certificate) – Seventy Larry McGuire – $100
• CIMM0120 – Discernment Facilitators Training – Katie Harmon-McLaughlin – $50

How to Register

Registration is open now. Visit the CIMM website to enroll in one or more classes.

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This year’s theme, “Seeds of Peace: Environmental Justice and Action,” invites us to explore how care for creation is essential to our witness of Christ’s peace in today’s world.

The weekend begins Friday, 16 October, with the "So That Life Might Flourish: Praying With the Earth" Retreat, an outdoor, nature-based prayer retreat, followed by a special service featuring the International Peace Award and Human Rights Awards, including a keynote by author and activist Bill McKibben.

Throughout the weekend, participants will gather for worship, learning, and connection, with opportunities to engage in meaningful action. Youth and children will play an active role, adding their voices to conversations about caring for our planet.

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In-Person Options

• Adult (Ages 18+)
• Youth (Grades 9–12)
• Children (Grades K-8)
• Childcare (6 Months–PreK)

Grade levels refer to the participant’s grade as of October 2026.

Online Options

• Individual
• Groups & Congregations

Generosity-Based Registration

Peace Forum registration is generosity-based. Basic in-person event expenses average $25 USD per person per day, or $75 USD for the full weekend. A minimum contribution of $25 USD is required. If you are able, contributions at or above $75 USD help support event expenses and expand access for others.

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Learn more and register today to be part of this weekend of learning, connection, and action.

In response to the World Conference resolution, members and friends from across the church participated in a global discernment process, sharing thoughtful, prayerful perspectives on baptism, confirmation, and belonging. At the request for the First Presidency, the Theology Formation Team reviewed the data and prepared this summary which reflects both the diversity of views and the deep, shared commitment to discipleship, covenant, and listening for the Spirit’s guidance.

We invite you to review the full summary to better understand the themes, tensions, and faithful insights offered through this process and to continue holding the First Presidency in prayer as discernment continues.

Read the full summary: 

Summary

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Dominican Republic: Family Camp will be held 24–26 July 2026. Contact Humberto Rosario for more information. The guest minister will be Prophet-President Stassi Cramm.

Honduras: Women’s Conference 22–23 August 2026 at La Buena Fe. The guest minister will be Janné Grover, Counselor to the President. Contact Debora Mejia for more information.

Honduras: Men’s Conference held 24–25 October 2026 at La Buena Fe. Contact Gonzalo Mejia for more information.

Mexico: Family Camp held 30 July–2 August 2026 in Saltillo, Mexico. Contact camp organizers by phone at +52 844 455 2066 for more information and registration. Guest Minister is Christie Skoorsmith, International Services.

North America

Texas, USA: Family Camp held 16–19 July 2026 at Camp Sionito near Bandera, Texas. Contact Armando Landeros by phone at +1 (832) 350-9177 for more information. The guest ministers will be Apostle Carlos Enrique Mejia and Earl Anderson.

Europe

Spain: Family Camp held 18–20 September 2026 at Torre de Benagalbón, Málaga. Contact camp organizers by phone at +34 605 080 541 for information and registration.

In response, the presidents of Seventy entered a season of prayerful discernment to identify individuals called to serve in this important leadership capacity. This process included input from the World Church Leadership Council and was guided by spiritual director David Anderson, with pastoral support from Presiding Evangelist Mareva Arnaud.

Through this shared discernment, two individuals were identified. Their calls were subsequently supported by the Council of Twelve and approved by the First Presidency.

The Council of Presidents of Seventy is pleased to announce that Seth L. Bryant and Jessica Uilani Ishikawa have accepted calls to serve as Presidents of Seventy.

Seth L. Bryant is a former military chaplain, historian, and advocate for justice and peacebuilding. He currently serves with Community of Christ Historic Sites.

Jessica Uilani Ishikawa serves as a field minister in Field 1, ministering in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Hawaii. Her ministry reflects God’s gracious invitation and a deep commitment to the global church.

The next step in this process is an online meeting where the joint quorums of Seventy will discuss and vote to sustain these calls. Once that is completed, a formal announcement will be made to the church. The worldwide church is invited to hold them in prayer during this time of transition.