June 2, 2006

connecting the Community of Christ Mission Support Ministries community

Redesign News

The Mission Support Ministries Implementation Team met on Tuesday and Thursday, May 30 and June 1, to continue the work of the redesign. Their work on identifying the specific positions in the redesign is nearing completion. This work establishes which existing positions will be part of the redesign, which positions will be eliminated in the redesign, and which positions have been created by the redesign.

Individual notification of Mission Support Ministries staff regarding the status of their current position in the redesign will occur during the week of June 12.

Downsizing notifications for World Church ministers assigned in the field have begun and are scheduled to be completed by mid-June.

A presentation on the Mission Support Ministries redesign and the field redeployment plan will be provided the week of June 12 at the Temple and via webcast.

If you are on staff in Mission Support Ministries (headquarters) and will be on vacation or on assignment during the week of June 12, please let your supervisor know if you wish to be contacted by phone regarding the status of your position when the information is available. If you do not leave contact information and if you do not specifically request notification by phone, you will be notified of the status of your position on your first day back in the office following the week of June 12.

The people working through the ongoing process of Mission Support Ministries redesign and field redeployment have been blessed by the many prayers offered on their behalf. We give thanks to everyone for this prayerful support. Leadership is also tremendously grateful for everyone's willingness to continue to provide for the ministries and support of the church through this difficult journey of transition. We give thanks for the courage and compassion that is being demonstrated by our employee community.

Positions Posted

The following Mission Support Ministries positions are currently posted:

• Executive Assistant, Presiding Bishopric
• Events Specialist
• Visitor Services Specialist—Independence

Several field postings for field appointees and field specialists are now listed on the Human Resource Ministries Web site. Additional field postings will be available in the next week or so. Please check the Web site frequently for the most current list of all positions available.

The new positions created by the redesign and existing positions in the redesign vacated through early retirement or voluntary separation will be posted following individual notifications regarding a person's position status during the week of June 12.

If you have any questions about current or future postings, please contact Kathy Marek, HRM (Kmarek@CofChrist.org) or extension 3061.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why are we hiring "couples" in the same family at headquarters and in the field? Is it fair to have married couples working here when there are so many people needing jobs?

A: All staff are selected from applications received. Decisions to hire are based on an individual’s qualifications for the position.

Q: Remind me again what is provided in the severance package?

A: You can read or print the details about the severance package by clicking here.

Around Headquarters

Another graduation celebration…Beverly Byrd’s son, Tony, graduated from Truman High School this spring. Congratulations!

Traveling to different offices here in the Auditorium and Temple tells a story all its own. So often, offices reflect the personalities and individual interests of those working here. Collections of plants, globes, angels, and more provide reflection for the work and ministries provided. Some displays may be quite obscure and not in highly trafficked areas. The challenge issued in this NewsPEACE edition is, “Do you know where the papier mâché dinosaur resides?” Click here and give us your thoughts.

Vacations and reunions are beginning. Share your vacation and reunion adventures with NewsPEACE. Ask Dave Schaal to see his latest fish picture! It shouldn’t be missed!

In the News

Daily organ recitals began Thursday, June 1, at 3:00 p.m. These are held Monday through Friday in the Temple sanctuary. On weekends, the recitals alternate between buildings.

Be sure to watch the World Conference 2007 video invitation now available on the June homepage of the Web site.

Community Happenings

Looking for something to do during the month of June?

• The “White House in Miniature” is still on display at the Truman Presidential Museum and Library.
• The Vaile Mansion has a wedding dress display from June 1–30. This exhibit is free with paid admission to the Mansion.
• The Bingham Waggoner Estate at 313 W. Pacific has a Beatrix Potter exhibit June 1–30 and is free with paid admission.
• Community theater at the Sermon Center is performing Picnic June 2–4, and 9–12. Times and prices vary. Call 325-7367 for more information.

Click here for more things to do here in Independence.

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