Greetings PSI friends,
The 2026 Charlotte Jones Scholarship application period is now open. Each year, we are honored to support students with financial assistance as they pursue their educational goals.
These scholarships support post secondary education in its broadest sense; college, specialized certification or training. Age is not a barrier, as long as the program is college level or professionally accredited. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. PDT on May 15, 2026.
Do you know someone who might be interested? The committee would appreciate your help in spreading the word. We do honor friends and relatives of PSI members, but applicants must reside in the mission center.
If I can answer any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Thank you in advance for your assistance!
On behalf of the CJS Committee,
Pam Lindamood
760-310-3662
pamlindamood@sbcglobal.net
Weekly Online Confirmation Courses: Wednesdays @ 8:30 p.m.
The Anaheim Congregation is offering online confirmation courses for adults on Zoom at 8:30 p.m. each Wednesday night. Confirmation is a meaningful step for anyone preparing for baptism or membership with Community of Christ.
Whether you're exploring membership or deepening your commitment to the faith community, we invite you to join us for these sessions. You can learn more about confirmation in Community of Christ here.
For more information or to register, please contact Michele McGrath or Andy Markle at comms@cofchristanaheim.org.
Register Today for CIMM's Christian Ministries Certificate Program
The Center for Innovation in Ministry and Mission (CIMM) launched the "Christian Ministries Certificate" a little over two years ago as a learning opportunity following the MEADS program at headquarters. Through the Community of Christ Seminary, students are provided a mid-point of education between the Ministry and Priesthood courses and the Seminary master's programs.
The Christian Ministries Certificate provides seminary-vetted instructors in a community of learners online covering the following topics:
Introduction to Christian Theology
Peace and Justice
Spiritual Formation
New Testament
Hebrew Scriptures
Contextual Theology and Contemporary Culture
Ministries of the Church
Missional Leadership
Community of Christ Theology
Practical Ministry
World Religions
...and more to come
Completion of any 10 classes awards the certificate, which can be presented at a Mission Center conference. Students take one course per 8-week period on their own weekly schedule. Summers are off for the camping season. If a student misses a class, they can choose to take another later on.
We encourage you to consider ministers in your area and proactivly approach individuals who may not only benefit their personal ministry, but bring expanded understanding to your mission center leadership. Some mission centers have chosen to subsidise the $100 fee of the classes for some ministers.
Students who wish to enroll should do so by starting with any upcoming Christian Ministries class. We are starting our second round of these courses August 25 with Dr. David Anderson teaching the "Christian Theology" class.
Visit our website, www.graceland.edu/cimm for more information on the Christian Ministries Certificate and registration. Please let me know if you have any questions about this ministerial leadership program, or any other CIMM learning opportunity.