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NewsPEACE
March 7, 2008
connecting the Community of Christ staff community
Claimed by Christ’s Vision
The 2008 adult study text is ideal for reunions, Sunday school
classes, and small group study. Explore insights on seven topics related to
Doctrine and Covenants 163 and other scriptures with the following authors:
Apostles Linda Booth and Susan Skoor, young adult ministers Adam Wade and Erica
Blevins, Presiding Bishop Steve Jones, Becky Savage of the First Presidency, and
World Church secretary Andrew Shields.
In April it will be available for download online and you can
order the book after May 1 for $10 plus shipping and handling at
www.HeraldHouse.org or 1-800-767-8181.
As Nice as Pie
IHQ staff gathered together and sampled a number of delicious
pies on a wintery day in Independence. To make one of these pies at home click
for the recipes. Sorry Ervelyne – we couldn’t FedEx any pie to Colombia!
Pie Recipes
Temple Reopening Activities
Save May 2 and 4 on your calendars! We have a number of special
events to celebrate the reopening of the Worshiper’s Path and Temple sanctuary.
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On Friday, May 2 at 12:40 p.m. a guided journey up the
Worshiper’s Path will take place in preparation for the Daily Prayer for
Peace. A reception will follow at 1:30-3:30 p.m.
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On Sunday, May 4 at 7 p.m. a worship will be held in the
sanctuary and live webcast in English, French and Spanish.
Full details are available at
www.CofChrist.org/news/2008/feb/reopening.asp.
IHQ Nametags
As we prepare for the community activities taking place in May
for the reopening of the Temple sanctuary, please find your Community of Christ
nametag. Wearing nametags is one way to be inviting and open to our visitors and
also to our co-workers. If you need a nametag, please contact Human Resource
Ministries at hrm@CofChrist.org.
2008 Congregational LIFE Workshop
CLW “Reviving and Equipping Faithful Communities,” will be held
July 27–August 1 at Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. Online registration
and complete details are at
www.CofChrist.org/clw/. Contact Tammy Lindle at
tlindle@CofChrist.org with questions.
Church Women United Gathering
Women ages 15 and over from Canada and the United States are
called to register now for the ecumenical women’s gathering to be held June
19–22. Register at www.gathering08.org
or call ext. 2247 for more details. This powerful event will include vibrant
worships, noted speakers, small-group communities, and motivating workshops.
Community of Christ women will have the opportunity to further
explore what they have learned and experienced during a reflection lunch and
sending forth immediately following the final worship of the ecumenical
gathering and ending by 3:00 p.m.
Welcome
Jeanne Davis is the new administrative specialist in Human
Resource Ministries. Her responsibilities include relocation services,
recruitment, secondary support for fleet management, database management, and
HRM representative for volunteer services.
Photos of New Carpet
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Sections of new light and dark carpet have been
installed in several areas of the Temple. |
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