World Church News

• IN YOUR LOCAL NEWS - The Ann Arbor News, Ann Arbor Michigan, USA
  31 December 2007: The Ann Arbor Community of Christ participates in ringing of the bells to celebrate 2008.
   

• 3 December 2007 - Renovation Projects to Enhance Temple Experience
   

• 29 November 2007 - Graceland Students Serve as Summer Interns at Temple.
   

• 29 November 2007 - Scaling Heights Other Than Everest - Mandi Sills shares her WorldService Corps experience in Nepal.
   

• 29 November 2007 - Open a new chapter in your life that will give "Voice to your Legacy" for God's gifts.
   

• 29 November 2007 - Upcoming events at the Temple: Listening Circles, February 2-3 and April 11-13, 2008.
   

• 29 November 2007 - Big Strides in Three Years for Arkansas congregation and CPI pastor.
   

• 29 November 2007 - Chattanooga Kids goal exceeded! Yo Buddy!!!!
   

• 14 November 2007 - Those who were members of the Southern Indiana District Zion’s League between 1952 and 1960 are getting together for a reunion to be held at the Glenn Wood Hills reunion grounds May 16-18, 2008.  Contact Joan Stacy Oxley, 4955 Jamestown, Neuburgh, IN 47630, joxley@hfcu.info, or Myra McGaha Casey, 2307 Steeplechase Drive, Louisville, KY 40299, myra@lfpl.org, for more information.
   

• 12 November 2007 - Graceland President John Sellars announces vice president for Institutional Advancement.
   

• 1 November 2007 - Seminary Convocation to Celebrate Transformative Learning — All are invited to a special sixth annual convocation of the Community of Christ Seminary on Sunday, January 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Carmichael Auditorium on the Independence Campus of Graceland University.
   

• 1 November 2007 - CPI Pastor Brings Sweet Music to Monongahela Valley, Pennsylvania.
   

• 1 November 2007 - The Daily Prayer for Peace celebrated a significant milestone on August 13, 2007, when staff, volunteers, World Church leaders, and friends gathered in the Temple sanctuary to offer the 5,000th prayer for peace.
   

• 22 October 2007 - Dolores Huerta and Virgilio Elizondo, co-recipients of the 2007 Community of Christ International Peace Award, will be featured on KCUR-FM’s Up to Date with Steve Kraske on Tuesday, October 23 at 11:00 a.m. CDT.  Listen live at www.kcur.org worldwide and on KCUR-FM 89.3 radio in the Greater Kansas City area.  Be part of the conversation by calling in or e-mailing your questions for Huerta and Elizondo during the show at (816) 235-2888 or uptodate@kcur.org. 

  To listen after October 26, visit the Up to Date audio archives or get the podcast.  Visit www.CofChrist.org/peaceaward/ for more about Huerta and Elizondo and the Community of Christ International Peace Award.
   

• 1 October 2007 - Apostle Andrew Bolton interviews the two recipients of the 2007 International Peace Award: Dolores Huerta and Virgilio Elizondo.
   

• 1 October 2007 - Women from across North America representing more than 20 denominations will explore the theme “Claim a New Vision Together: Envision, Equip, Empower, Engage” in an event hosted by Community of Christ International Headquarters and sponsored by Church Women United (CWU).
   

• 1 October 2007 - Restoration Trails Foundation becomes Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation
   

• 1 October 2007 - Your Generosity Supports a Worldwide Mission. Learn how: World Ministries 2008 Budget Report.
   

• 30 September 2007 - The Community of Christ Reaches Russia and Ukraine - In Russia and Ukraine, we’ve currently around 400 church members,” said Apostle Leonard Young. “We’re growing fast with between 30 to 50 new members baptized each year. Probably 75 percent of those members are young adults under 30 years of age.”
   

• 30 September 2007 - 91st Annual Performance of the Independence Messiah Choir - The Independence Messiah Choir will once again be joined by the Kansas City Symphony for the 91st annual performance of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah.
   
• 30 September 2007 - MEADS Equips Leaders in Asia - Leaders of the Community of Christ in Asia gathered in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, South India, February 7–21 for two concentrated weeks of study, worship, and fellowship under the leadership of Steven Shields, Andrew Bolton, and Dale Luffman.
   
• 30 September 2007 - Help Available to Feed Your Hungry - Community of Christ members and friends can team to relieve hunger with the Alan Shawn Feinstein Foundation.
   
• 30 September 2007 - Conference Kids Equals High Energy - Take 66 high-energy kids, 15 Youth Corps workers, a dozen teachers, three clowns, a fabulous director, and a can of pink paint, and you have a recipe for one week of Conference Kids’ madness.
   

• 30 September 2007 - Youth Service Corps Serves at Conference - Amid the activities and excitement of World Conference, one could easily overlook the seemingly minor details that allow the gathering of the worldwide body of the Community of Christ to function smoothly.
   

• 2 August 2007 - An eight lane interstate bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, collapsed yesterday, August 1. There are four confirmed dead and approximately 30 missing. Seventy-nine have been treated with injuries.
  
  There are three Community of Christ congregations in the Minneapolis area. Headwaters USA/Canada Mission Center President David Lloyd reports, “I've been in contact with all three of our pastors in the Twin Cities and they all report that as far as they know, none of our members were on the bridge that fell yesterday. Our son Andrew was on that bridge 30 minutes before it collapsed, but at this time it appears that none of our church family and extended family were involved. We continue to pray for those with losses and will do what we can.”
   
• 1 August 2007 - There was excitement, even amazement, when the announcement was made at the 2007 World Conference, held in March, that the World Hunger Fund had passed the US $10 million mark in grants.
   
• 1 August 2007 - International Young Adults Serve Four young people from the international church community traveled to Independence, Missouri, to undergo training as volunteers for the WorldService Corps international guides program.
   
• 1 August 2007 - Nicknamed “Roaming Laboring Devoted Saints,” the Community of Christ RV Association has been answering the call to serve since 1995.
   
• 1 August 2007 - Three hundred people gathered in Kirtland, Ohio, on a glorious June day to dedicate the new Kirtland Temple Visitor and Spiritual Formation Center.
   
• 1 August 2007 - Harmony Project - Community of Christ Land Holdings to Be Developed
   
• 25 June 2007 - President Veazey invites congregations to send representatives to the 2007 Peace Colloquy.
   
• 25 June 2007 - Amigos Unidos Proves the Power of Friends United
   
• 25 June 2007 - Erik Skoor's report: International Young Adult Event—We Are One, We Are Many
   
• 25 June 2007 - Planting Christ's Peace—One Handprint at a Time. Congregations, families, and individuals have the remarkable opportunity for their contributions to help create a place where there is room for everyone to come and experience the peace of Jesus Christ.
   
• 18 June 2007 - SPECTACULAR 2007 to be held in Lamoni, Iowa July 21-July 28.
   
• 31 May 2007 - Hunger and Oblation Needs Continue Long after Hurricanes
   
• 31 May 2007 - World Church Leaders Access the Power of Intercultural Conversation.
   
• 31 May 2007 - World Community International Youth Service Award and Elbert A. Smith Award presented during 2007 World Conference.
   
• 31 May 2007 - Graceland University increases congregation matching fund.
   
• 24 May 2007 - Graceland University Board Announces New President.
   
• 23 April 2007 - Depression Awareness and Suicide Prevention Ministry are shared by Larry and Sharon Norris in loving memory of their son Ryan.
   
• 23 April 2007 - Kirtland Volunteers: Volunteering to change lives!
   
• 23 April 2007 - Impact of Impact of Co-Missioned Pastor Initiative: Learn how CPI training is impacting congregations in North America.
   
• 23 April 2007 - Graceland Outreach International club raises funds and awareness for poverty.
   
• 17 April 2007 - The Power is in the Switch! Help the environment and save money, consider getting involved with Graceland University SIFE’s Edison Project!
   
• 1 April 2007 - Create a place where there is room for everyone to come and experience the peace of Jesus Christ: Chattanooga Kids: Planting Christ’s Peace, designated giving project.
   
• 31 March 2007 - $10,000 in Aid to Haiti - Community of Christ sends aid to flooded areas of Haiti.
   
• 30 March 2007 - New Scripture Affirmed by Conference - A new passage of scripture has been added to the Doctrine and Covenants.
   
• WORLD CONFERENCE PRESS RELEASES - See all the news releases related to Conference.
   
• 21 March 2007: Read about A Legacy of Generosity and how Estate and Financial Planning Ministries can help you.
   
• 21 March 2007: Committee makes recommendations for Christian Education resources from May through November 2007.
   
• 19 March 2007:  "Manna Bags" for Needy - Mobile, Alabama youth provide an ongoing outreach to their community.
   
• IN YOUR LOCAL NEWS - The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
  11 March 2007: Pastor of the Moss Pointe Community of Christ is involved with the Convoy of Hope program in the southern Mississippi area.
   
• IN YOUR LOCAL NEWS - The Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
  9 March 2007: The Ogden Community of Christ hosts a vigil for peace.
   
• IN YOUR LOCAL NEWS - The Examiner, Independence, Missouri, USA
  3 March 2007: Community of Christ prepares for World Conference.
   
• 1 March 2007 - Letter of Counsel Regarding Presiding Quorums - presented by President Stephen M. Veazey
   
• 22 February 2007 - Susan Skoor to Speak at John Whitmer Historical Association Spring Banquet
   
• 22 February 2007 - Sacred Activism: An Interfaith Pursuit in Calgary, Canada.
   
• 22 February 2007 - Inauguration of the Hispanic Leadership Development Project.
   
• 22 February 2007 - World Conference Habitat for Humanity Build. Construction begins Friday, March 23.
   
• 15 February 2007 - New CLW for 2008 - Be a part of the premiere Congregational Life Workshop!
   
• 7 February 2007 - Community Share/Exchange at World Conference - Learn how to come prepared to participate.
   
• 6 February 2007 - Tornadoes Affect Members in Florida - Bob Watkins, Florida Mission Center president, shares an update after tornadoes rip through parts of the mission center.
   
• 26 January 2007 - Tangible Love Ensures Tangible Peace around Far West USA Mission Center.
   
• 26 January 2007 - Medical Mission to Baggao, Philippines made possible through Community of Christ Oblation Fund.
   
• 26 January 2007 - New South Wales, Australia. Campers and staff traveled from around the continent to experience living in a community and as a family at Tiona Campground.

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