Community of Christ Library and Archives

Community of Christ Archives

The Temple · 201 S. River · Independence, Missouri

The Community of Christ Archives is the final repository of institutional records reflecting the enduring values of the institution. The archives staff provides stewardship over the documentary and primary source materials pertaining to the history of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints/Community of Christ. Researchers with responsible inquiries should contact World Church archivist Mark A. Scherer at Community of Christ International Headquarters, 1001 W. Walnut, Independence, Missouri 64050, by telephone at (816) 833-1000 ex. 2338, or by e-mail.

(left to right) Barbara Bernauer, Mark Scherer, Richard Howard

Archives Hours

Monday through Thursday:
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Fridays by appointment

Archives Request Form

Download this Archives Request Form and submit a completed version by mail or e-mail to request onsite or offsite archival research services.

Directions:

Coming from Lawrence or Topeka, Kansas, or Kansas City North	Take 1-70 EAST to the Noland Road exit; turn NORTH on Noland (left); take Noland to Walnut (3 miles); turn West on Walnut (Left); Walnut to River (6 1/2 blocks)
Coming from St. Louis, Oak Grove, Grain Valley, Blue Springs, Lee's Summit, Missouri	Take I-70 WEST to the Noland Road exit; turn NORTH on Noland (right); take Noland to Walnut (3 miles); turn West on Walnut (Left); Walnut to River (6 1/2 blocks)
Coming from Metcalf, Overland Park, Bonner Springs, Topeka, Lawrence, Kansas	Take I-435-NORTH to Truman Road exit; turn EAST on Truman (right); take Truman Road to River (4 1/2 miles); stop light at Truman and River (convenience store on right); turn SOUTH on River (right) and go 3 blocks; corner of River and Walnut.
From Gladstone, Antioch, St. Joseph, or KCI Airport, Missouri	Take I-435-SOUTH to Truman Road exit; turn EAST on Truman (left); take Truman Road to River (4 1/2 miles); stop light at Truman and River (convenience store on right); turn SOUTH on River (right) and go 3 blocks; corner of River and Walnut.