World Conference legislation will be communicated as it becomes available via:

World Church leaders acknowledge that there are World Conference legislative items that may cause individuals and groups pain and frustration because of differences in their personal, scriptural, theological, legal, and sacramental perspectives. As an international community of faith, this issue is further complicated by the diverse customs and languages of our members.

Several Expanded World Church Leadership Council members serve in places where topics raised by particular legislative items have never been, or are illegal, to discuss. Placing these legislative items on the Community of Christ Web site would do harm to our faithful leaders in these nations. To ensure the well-being of our leaders and members, no legislation will be posted on the Community of Christ Web site at this time.

As the body of Christ, it is imperative that the church approaches these legislative issues with great care, understanding, and sensitivity to the voices and perspectives of members throughout the world. As an international church represented in nearly fifty nations, it is important that we learn to talk about divisive issues without separating from the body.

We have been counseled as a church to “Listen together to one another, without judgment or predisposition. Do not assume that the answers to matters of conflict have yet been perceived. There is much labor to be done. Reason together in love, and the Spirit of truth will prevail.” (Doctrine and Covenants 162:5c).

While the church seeks agreement or common consent in important matters, we must commit to ongoing dialogue and lovingly upholding our common faith in Jesus Christ and the mission of the church.