- 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, which quickly grew to serve
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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.
