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 2007 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.

Conference Organization and Procedures (WCR 1188)

• Initial agenda items include G-3 “Initiation and Consideration of Legislation,” G-5 “Participation in Conferences within Geographically Large Mission Centers,” G-7 “Greater Participation by Delegates to the World Conference,” and consideration of various approaches to the functioning of World Conference–appointed teams.

Earth Stewardship (WCR 1224)

• Initial agenda items include considering issues of environment and development and giving guidance to the church to “…bring fresh vision to bear on the perplexing problems of…environmental deterioration” (Doctrine and Covenants 163:4c).

Human Rights (WCR 1197)

• Initial agenda items include G-14 “Struggle against HIV-AIDS,” and development of a global immigration statement.

World Church Peace and Justice (WCR 1177, WCR 1267)

• Initial agenda items include G-16 “Save Darfur” to provide ongoing monitoring of the situation and bring updates to church for next steps, and G-17 “Continuing Exploration of Peace and War.”

World Hunger / Tangible Love (WCR 1148)

• Initial agenda items include providing relief for those who are suffering from hunger, advocating for the hungry, and education about the causes and alleviation of hunger in the world.

Homosexuality and the Church

• Initial agenda items include exploring the unique perspectives of various cultures in the church regarding homosexuality, and assisting the church in understanding those perspectives.

Human Sexuality

• Initial agenda items include continued work on a sexual ethics statement, and addressing theological issues related to sexuality and discipleship formation.

Theology Formation

• The Theology Formation Team encourages theological reflection among the membership of the church and provides invaluable help to church leaders in bringing clarity and focus in these areas. Core members of the team serve in the Council of Twelve, teach in the Seminary, and are world church ministers who are integrally involved in articulating church vision and mission.

Diversity

• The Diversity Team focuses on honoring the worth of persons and their diversity, particularly as related to culture and ethnicity.  Additional foci include 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.