Sharing in Community of Christ
This book introduces readers to our faith community. Learn about our Enduring Principles, Basic Beliefs, Mission Initiatives, and more.
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Who We Are
Community of Christ is an international faith movement with 250,000 members in more than 60 nations. Learn more about our basic beliefs, history, and scripture through the resources found on this page.
Connect with a Minister
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Beliefs
Exploring Community of Christ Basic Beliefs
Read chapters 1-14 of Exploring Community of Christ Basic Beliefs: A Commentary by Anthony Chvala-Smith. This resource is only available in English.
Christology Statement
This statement describes our beliefs about Jesus Christ.
Faithful Disagreement Definition and Principles
This PDF outlines the definition and principles of faithful disagreement in Community of Christ.
A Way of Life: Understanding Our Christian Faith
This insightful book into Community of Christ theology will bless readers with uplifting understanding, offered through easy-to-understand writing. This resource is only available in English.
Choose Generosity: Discovering Whole-Life Stewardship
This book explains how stewardship includes our generous response on Sunday morning but, more importantly, is embraced through our actions and responses in all aspects of our lives.
Community of Christ Sings
Our hymnal, Community of Christ Sings, includes songs that reflect our beliefs and express our mission in the world.
Scripture
Statement on Scripture
Scripture is writing inspired by God’s Spirit and accepted by the church as the normative expression of its identity, message, and mission.
Reliable Tools for Scripture Study
When discerning which Scripture study resources would be best for personal use, a good practice is to see how they align in method and approach with the church’s official statement on scripture. This list only includes English-resources.
Doctrine and Covenants
Doctrine and Covenants is a compilation of the open canon of scripture received or submitted by prophet-presidents and other leaders throughout the history of the restoration movement.
Commentary on the Community of Christ Doctrine & Covenants Volume 1
This reference work is an analysis of Doctrine and Covenants. It focuses on the Joseph Smith Jr. era and covers the first 113 sections of the book of scripture. This resource is only available in English.
Commentary on the Community of Christ Doctrine and Covenants Volume 2
This book is the conclusion of the author’s analysis of Doctrine and Covenants. The second volume covers the Reorganization and the modern Community of Christ era. This resource is only available in English.
The Book of Mormon's Witness to Its First Readers
This book is an attempt to hear how the Book of Mormon spoke to its first audience of seekers, who found in this work a witness that changed their lives, and to understand how its witness may be heard today. This resource is only available in English.
Church History and Sacred Story Team
The Church History and Sacred Story Team is a World Church Team that explores our history in responsible ways that inform and encourage our mission.
History
Church History Principles
Our principles help guide the church's reflections and discussions on the study of Restoration history. President Steve Veazey provides an introduction to the principles.
Community of Christ: An Illustrated History
This pictorial collection provides an introduction to Community of Christ through our history. This resource is only available in English.
The Journey of a People
This three-book set is a survey of the church story that draws on research and writing of the best scholars of Mormon history. The books can be purchased as a set or individually. This resource is only available in English.
In Pursuit of Peace: Community of Christ's Journey
This book explores how Community of Christ upholds its peace mission from the 19th to 21st century. This resource is only available in English.
The Kirtland Temple: A Historical Narrative
This is a scholarly history of church members in the Kirtland, Ohio, USA, area where they built the House of the Lord. This resource is only available in English.
Community of Christ in the Philippines
This book chronicles the growth and impact of Community of Christ in the Philippines since 1966, highlighting personal stories, photos, and the church's journey. This resource is only available in English.
Sharing in Community of Christ
This free book introduces readers to our mission, message, and beliefs.
