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September 5, 2008
connecting the Community of Christ staff community
Early-Bird Deadline is Today
September 5 is the last day to register at the early-bird price
for the Peace Colloquy. Register online at
www.CofChrist.org/peacecolloquy/ and join with leaders from throughout our
worldwide church to explore “Signal Communities—Hope of Zion” October 3–5. There
are options for an additional prayer retreat on October 3 and Temple School
credit.
Share this Great Deal for Young Adults
Visit
www.CofChrist.org/emergence/events.asp#free for details about free
registration for the first 25 young adults to register and special activities by
and for young adults throughout the weekend.
Atomic Bomb Panel Discussion
The Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Photo Poster Exhibition in
the USA is on display at the Temple from September 1–14. Tonight, September 5,
there will be a panel discussion at 7:00 p.m. at the Temple, including a
delegation of four people from Japan, one of which is an Atomic bomb survivor.
The traveling exhibit is presented by the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and is
brought to Independence by PeaceWorks Kansas City.
2008 Staff Recognition Celebration
Everyone is invited to attend a celebration on Thursday,
September 11 at 3:00 p.m. in the Auditorium lower assembly room. During this
gathering we will recognize employees and volunteers celebrating milestone
anniversaries. A reception will follow to share in fellowship with your
colleagues. If you have any questions, please contact
Jeanne Davis at ext. 2266 or
John Pinkerton at ext. 3072.
Welcome
Welcome to Nicole Winship! She has been hired part-time to work
with Tammy Lindle and Becky Savage. She will be located in the Ministry
Specialist area and will be in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
New Designated Giving Initiative
 Places
of Peace: Russia to Ukraine is a designated giving initiative that allows
members and friends to share their blessings with five Community of Christ
congregations in Russia and Ukraine: Novosibirsk, Moscow, Voronezh (Russia);
Odessa and Kiev (Ukraine). The goal is to raise $330,000 to purchase and
renovate buildings for these congregations who do not have worship spaces. Learn
more at
www.CofChrist.org/designatedgiving/.
Do You Want to Make Peace a Reality?
Join the Community of Christ Peace Support Network. This
virtual, global network links people and groups with
peacemaking ideas, information, resources, models, education, and action
opportunities. Many effective, practical, and field-tested tools are ready to
help you "do" and "be" peace where you live. Membership is free, sign up now so
you won't miss the inaugural edition of the new magazine!
New Resources are Available
Each of these resources is available through Herald House at
www.heraldhouse.org or by clicking on
the book cover.
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Vulnerable to Grace by Danny Belrose immerses us in Doctrine
and Covenants Section 163 through poems, prose, probing questions, and
worship elements about this newest revelation. Watch for this book,
coming in September. Perfect for adult Christian education classes,
priesthood study, retreats, or personal reflection.
$12.95 9780830914166 |
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The Best of Power and Light—Year A lessons have been edited
and reformatted to provide continuity for children’s and youth classes.
$10.95 Youth 9780830913558
$10.95 Kids 9780830913541 |
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Worship Resources—Year B: Be a Sanctuary of Christ’s Peace
continues its rich tradition of providing inspiring ideas for personal
and congregational worship in 2009. This “must have” resource enhances
worship with ideas for readings, stories, music, and sermon topics. Also
included are suggestions for Advent, Easter, and special
services—including sacraments of the church.
$10.00 9780830913879 CD-Rom only
$20.95 9780830913862 Book only
$25.95 9780830913886 Book and CD
Also available online at
www.CofChrist.org/worship/YearB_0809/ |
Hymnal Survey
Help us sing what we believe by participating in the hymnal
survey on the church Web site at
www.CofChrist.org/hymnal/ Based on recommendations from a hymnal
exploration team, the World Church Leadership Council endorsed creation of an
international song and hymn resource. It will be presented at the 2013 World
Conference, and the work has already begun. We want the entire church to be part
of this project as we focus on clearly articulating the church’s identity,
mission, and message through song. Please log on and take the survey. It will be
available through December 31.
Photos from IHQ Summer Staff Events
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