News in 2003

• 22 December 03 WorldService Corps in Australia:  Long-term volunteer Carla Long shares the experiences from her first several months of service...
  
  
• 22 December 03 After-School Ministry:  A program at the Raleigh, North Carolina, congregation has impacted its ministry in many ways...
  
  
• 18 December 03 First Church Resources in African Languages: Funds from the Words for the World designated-giving initiative will provide resources for more than 26 countries, including several in Africa... 
  
  
• 05 December 03 First Annual International Youth Fast Announced: Youth are invited to join with others around the world in a fast and activities that benefit the world's hungry on March 7, 2004...
  
  
• 15 November 03 College Internships at Historic Sites: Selection begins in February for 2004 summer interns at Nauvoo and Kirtland church historic sites...
  
  
• 14 November 03 World Church Minister Assignments and Changes:  Several assignments and changes were approved at a recent World Church Human Resource Committee meeting...
  
  
• 31 October 03 Christmas in Nauvoo:  Celebrate the season 1840s style with carriage rides and a dinner at different historic sites...
  
  
• 17 October 03 Young Adult Ministry Steering Committee Named:  New committee met in September to discuss the direction of young adult ministry in the church...
  
  
• 17 October 03 Congregation and Community Together:  New resources available through Peace and Justice Ministries...
  
  
• 02 October 03  New Mission Centers:  The World Church Leadership Council approved the formation of twenty-one new mission centers according to the bylaws...
  
  
• 19 Sept 03 International Day of Peace:  The community is invited to a special Daily Prayer for Peace service on Sunday, September 21, in honor of the International Day of Peace...
  
  
• 19 Sept 03 Annual Messiah Performance:  Four world-class soloists and an internationally-acclaimed conductor are featured in the 87th annual performance of the 300-voice Independence Messiah Choir...  
  
  
• 18 Sept 03 WorldService Corps Becomes More Global:  Volunteers from five continents representing 11 countries completed assignments in August...  
  
  
• 17 Sept 03  Children's Sabbath:  Recognize the urgent needs of children and commit to work for their rights and safety on October 19...
  
  
• 12 Sep 03 Temple School announces a new course, PA 140 Elders: Servants of God's People.
  
• 9 Sep 03 Winter Field School 2004 will be held February 2-6, 2004, with the theme, "Become a Global Family United in the Name of Christ."
  

• 28 Aug 03 Outreach International is pleased to announce it has been elected to Implementing Membership in Foods Resource Bank.
   
• 28 Aug 03 The Dome & Spire has been updated for October through December 2003.
  
  
• 22 Aug 03 The Theology and Ministry Forum will be held at Graceland University February 6-8, 2004.
  
  
• 22 Aug 03 The Annual Seminary Convocation will honor four who have given leadership through the years....
  

• 18 Aug 03 FY 2004 World Ministries Budget:  Details, graphs, and photos illustrate the budget for fiscal year 2004...
  
  
• 16 Aug 03 WorldService Corps Volunteers Complete Two Years Service:  Chris and Matt Davisdon served in Malawi, Africa...
  
  
• 15 Aug 03 Forefront has provided several updates: a link to Spec daily photo log, updated information on ordering next quarter Power&Light materials, and an update of the World Community materials. 
  

• 4 August 03 The Recovery in Christ Retreat will be held September 5-7 near Stillwater, Oklahoma.
  

• 31 July 03 On June 27, 2003, nearly 500 people gathered in the Smith Family Cemetery in Nauvoo, Illinois, to pay their respects to Joseph, Hyrum and Emma Smith.
  

• 31 July 03 Give to Christ's Mission:  Review the FY 2004 World Ministries Budget summary...
  
  
• 25 July 03 AM200 Aaronic Ministers: Ministry of Presence will be offered online this fall...
  
  
• 17 July 03 Carrington to Conduct Handel's Messiah: Simon Carrington will be the guest conductor for the Independence Messiah Choir's 87th annual performance...
  
  
• 11 July 03 Hunger Relief Efforts Raise $256,000:  Community of Christ feed-the-hungry projects responded to the Feinstein Foundation’s “One Million Dollar National Challenge”...
  
  
• 23 June 03 Leaders Embrace the Mission to North America: Nearly 900 attended Mission 2003: Launch Out! on June 9-13 at the Temple...
  
  
• 13 June 03 Congregational Ministries announces the formation of a Discipleship Ministries Team with Mike Hoffman taking special responsibilities for young adult ministries.
  

• 12 June 03 WorldService Corps volunteers will serve in Malawi, Korea, Germany, and Mexico from June to August.
  
  
• 11 June 03 The Theology Task Force, with input from the World Church Leadership Council, has prepared for the church a paper titled "Scripture in the Community of Christ." 
  
  
• 10 June 03 Outreach International announces the appointment of Matt Naylor as president...
  

• 03 June 03 The Worship Ministries Office announces the beginning of the 2003 daily organ recitals at the Auditorium and the Temple....
  
  
• 23 May 03 World Hunger Grant Supports California Food Pantry:  The Monterey Community of Christ became part of a local coalition of churches and community groups that opened a food pantry...
  
  
• 20 May 03  Humanitarian Aid to Iraq:  A $25,000 World Hunger Fund grant was sent to Mercy Corps International to be used toward alleviating needs of those suffering from the effects of the war...
  
  
• 20 May 03  Asia Leaders Conference:  “Sharing Our Witness and Resources” was the theme of the Asia Leaders Conference held February 8-11 in Hong Kong...
  
  
• 13 May 03  Oblation, Tangible Love, and World Hunger:  Contributions rose again to Oblation and World Hunger Funds in 2002, making it possible to extend a hand to even more people in need...
  
  
• 13 May 03  Check out the new additions to Forefront.

• 13 May 03  Herald House recently won significant awards for the Herald...

• 21 March 03  Proclaiming Peace in a Time of War:  Read this updated statement by the First Presidency.
  

• 25 Mar 03 Are you interested in serving as a volunteer at the Community of Christ historic sites?
  
  
• 25 Mar 03 Outreach International has launched a new Web site.
  
  
• 25 Mar 03 The Association for Ministry to Military Personnel is asking military personnel to stay in contact.
  
  
• 20 March 03 Gary Logan, Director of Chaplaincy Ministry, has issued a Letter to the Families of Military Personnel on behalf of the First Presidency.
  
  
• 14 March 03 The Human Rights Committee has made significant changes to the Human Rights Committee pages.
  

• 10 March 03  "Dr. Jane" Messenger of Peace:  The Children's Peace Pavilion welcomed guest Dr. Jane Goodall to speak to more than 4,500 elementary students at the Auditorium... (Audio and video clips now available.)
  
  
• 10 March 03 Oblation Funds to Fiji:  Community of Christ Oblation Fund provided $2,500 to aid with recovery from Cyclone Ami...
  
  
• 10 March 03 Presiding Evangelist Danny A. Belrose has shared some thoughts on the church budget needs in "Show Me the Money!"
  
  
• 14 Feb 03 The First Presidency has issued a statement on "Operating Principles and Affirmations" for the church in economic hard times.
  
  
• 13 Feb 03 The First Presidency has issued an updated statement on "The Prospect of War with Iraq."
  
  
• 12 Feb 03: Christmas in Ole Nauvoo: Each year the Joseph Smith Historic Site celebrates "Christmas in Ole Nauvoo"...
  
  
• 12 Feb 03: Historic Site Hosted JWHA:  The thirtieth annual meeting of the John Whitmer Historical Association was hosted at the Joseph Smith Historic Site...
  
  
• 22 January 03: Tenth Anniversary Celebration of Casavant Opus 3700: A weekend of free events celebrates the anniversary of the installation of the organ at the Temple...
  
  
• 22 January 03: Jean Vanier to Receive Community of Christ International Peace Award: The founder of L'Arche will be the tenth recipient of this award to be presented during "Mission 2003: Launch Out!"...
  
  

• 17 January 03 Temple School announces new Temple School courses, including SL 101 An Introduction to Caring Ministries, the new course for ordinands...
  
  

• 15 January 03 Forum on Iraq: Exercising Your Faith on the Verge of War:  Presenters will focus on the current situation and review various faith responses during a forum to be hosted at Community of Christ Temple on January 25...
  
  

• 8 January 03 "First Seek to Obtain My Word": Faith in a Learning Community was the title of President McMurray's address for the First Annual Seminary Convocation January 5, 2003. Video and audio clips are available.
  

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