World Church Teams
The following ten teams and committees that report to the church's World Conference are called "World Church Teams." World Conferences passed resolutions to create some of these committees, and the church's First Presidency appointed others.
These teams consider legislation referrals from the World Conference, evaluate proposals from church leadership, and plan events. They promote education and dialogue, update web pages, draft statements for wider consideration, and communicate with the church about their subjects. They maintain relationships with other organizations, and share the good news. Out of this work, they pass their meeting records to the First Presidency, make recommendations to the First Presidency, write articles for the Herald, plan events, and report to the World Conference.
May 10, 2010: The First Presidency is in the process of reconstituting the teams to serve until the 2013 World Conference and developing their agendas.
Conference Organization and Procedures (WCR 1188)
- Explore all aspects of World Conference organization and procedures to help the First Presidency handle Conference business effectively.
Earth Stewardship (WCR 1224)
- The team's primary concern is identifying and promoting human accountability and responsible behavior toward the earth and its resources in individual, church, and community life. The church is call to "...bring fresh vision to bear on the perplexing problems of...environmental deterioration" (Doctrine and Covenants 163:4c).
Human Rights (WCR 1197)
- Provide information on advocacy and action to World Church leaders to help the church be in the forefront of efforts that recognize the worth of all persons and bring the ministry of Jesus Christ to bear on lives. This team wants to raise awareness among church membership and mobilize action as appropriate.
World Church Peace and Justice (WCR 1177, WCR 1267)
- Explore issues of peace and justice, pursuing issues that cross jurisdictional boundaries and are of importance to the World Church.
World Hunger / Tangible Love (WCR 1148)
- Provide relief for those who are suffering from hunger, advocate for the hungry, and educate about the causes and alleviation of hunger in the world.
- Encourage theological reflection among the membership of the church and help church leaders bring clarity and focus in these areas.
- Focus on honoring the worth of persons and their diversity, particularly as related to culture and ethnicity. Also engage justice issues related to gender, disabilities, and other diversities that divide rather than unite us.
Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations
- The Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Team helps to make the Community of Christ better known and understood in ecumenical and interfaith groups, representing the church on ecumenical and interfaith boards, committees and building relationships with organizations whose goals and principles are in alignment with ours. The team assists the World Church Leadership Council, field ministers and members by sharing information, offering advice and encouragement and identifying ways for individuals and groups to be involved in ecumenical and interfaith activities.
Team Leaders Team
- Leaders of the World Church Teams meet to discuss how their teams can help each other address the issues assigned to their agendas, networking and sharing passion and expertise for the work of peacemaking.