2007 World Conference Legislation

Whereas, The Bylaws of the Community of Christ specify that conferences meet "as agreed upon by those who constitute their membership." (Article IV, Section I); and

Whereas, The issue of the frequency of the World Conference has been discussed from time to time by church leaders, the Conference Organization and Procedures Committee, and the World Conference (WCR 1253); and

Whereas, The church has a history of adjusting the intervals between World Conferences and the formats of these conferences as the church has grown and the needs for ministry have changed; and

Whereas, It is desirable that the church "meet together often" while still recognizing that the primary focus of church resources should be on ministries in the field; and

Whereas, The costs of attending World Conference are increasing both in terms of actual funds expended and in terms of the opportunities that are lost when leaders around the world are required to devote large amounts of time to conference planning and when members travel long distances to attend these events on a too frequent basis; and

Whereas, The World Church Leadership Council has given lengthy consideration to alternative ways to schedule World Conference and also accommodate the need for other educational and fellowship events, including those in fields, mission centers, and national settings; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That beginning with the upcoming inter-Conference period, World Conferences be scheduled to meet every three years; and be it further

Resolved, That the dates for the next World Conference be April 17-24, 2010, avoiding Easter, which is Sunday, April 4, 2010; and be it further

Resolved, That WCR 1277 be rescinded.