Events

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Registration for SPEC 2026 is now OPEN

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❤️ Love First: Join Calizonia at SPEC 2026!

Hi PSI Families!

It is officially time to get excited! We are gearing up for the highlight of the summer: SPEC (SPECTACULAR) 2026 at Graceland University. This year’s theme is "Love First," and we can’t wait to see our youth lead the way in living out that message through a week of sports, arts, worship, and lifelong friendships.

Whether your teen is a SPEC veteran or this is their first time heading to Lamoni, this is a week that truly changes lives. Here is everything you need to know to get them there:

🗓️ The Details

  • Who: Teens who have completed grades 9–12.

  • Official SPEC Dates: July 11–18, 2026.

  • Calizonia (PSI) Travel Dates: July 10–18, 2026.

  • Cost: $750.

    Note on Cost: We want every single youth to be there! If help is needed, please contact me directly. There are scholarships provided by SPEC and other ways to get the cost covered. Don’t let the price tag be a barrier!

✈️ Travel Schedule (Ontario Airport - ONT)

  • Departure: July 10th | Departs ONT at 8:35 AM.

  • Arrival Home: July 18th | Arrives at ONT at 10:40 PM.

📝 How to Register (Must Complete Both!)

To secure a spot, campers and staff must complete both of the following registrations by 11:59 p.m. on June 28, 2026:

  1. PSI Registration (Mission Center): Register Here

  2. SPEC Registration (Graceland): Register Here

For more general info, visit the Official SPEC Website.

🎨 T-Shirt Design Contest: Call to All Artists!

We want our Mission Center to look sharp this year, so we are holding a contest for our official Calizonia t-shirt!

The Rules:

  • Deadline: Submit by June 17th.

  • Ink: Use 3 colors or less. (You can specify the shirt color!)

  • Requirements: Must include the CZ Logo.

  • Submit to: Clayton Troxell at Ctroxell@cofchrist-psi.org.

We are so looking forward to this incredible week of community and growth. If you have any questions about registration, travel, or scholarships, please reach out.

Let’s go put Love First!

Clayton Troxell
Youth Minister
Community of Christ Pacific Southwest Int'l Mission Center

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USA Youth Leader Check-in

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We are reaching out to share information about a Youth Leader Check-in. This is a great opportunity to provide important updates and to offer blessings, build community, and share encouragement before the busy summer camp season.

Local congregational leaders and teachers, mission center youth leaders, and youth camp directors are invited to attend.

Join us—May 22

10:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time

  • More information about the new Camping Guide

  • Updates to Registered Children and Youth Worker training

  • Information about upcoming national and international youth events

We will be recording the event, but we strongly encourage live participation so everyone can fully enjoy this time together.

REGISTER TODAY

Thank you again for all that you do!

Humberto Tinsman, Emerging Generations Specialist

Harmony Sacred Pause - Queer/2SLGBTQIA+ Worship (April 27)

We hope you will join our friends at Harmony on Monday, April 27, at 8:00 p.m. Central for their monthly Sacred Pause gathering! The theme will be The Mountain Is You. 

 This gathering will include Communion (Lord's Supper). Please have a snack and a drink nearby.

This gathering is fully inclusive and celebratory of all our Queer/2SLGBTQIA+ siblings, free of charge, and open to the public. We hope to see you there! 

JOIN VIA ZOOM

Alternatively, join by phone: +1 312 626 6799 (USA) OR
+1 587 328 1099 (Canada)
Meeting ID: 837 1067 0384
Passcode: 969059

 WHAT IS SACRED PAUSE?

Sacred Pause is an opportunity for connection and renewal. Harmony is committed to supporting the spiritual needs of the Queer/2SLGBTQIA+ Community, and as such, this monthly online gathering is intended to provide spiritual companionship for a Queer/2SLGBTQIA+   audience and its allies. Gatherings typically last about an hour. Please make plans to join us for this opportunity for rest, renewal, and connection...wherever you are!

All are welcome. Bring a friend!

Register Today for Harmony Reunion (2SLGBTQIA+ Affirming Event)

Harmony Hosts First-Ever Reunion This June (June 20–26, 2026)

Harmony warmly invites members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community—and the allies who love and journey alongside them—to gather this summer for a meaningful reunion experience at Samish Island Campground & Retreat Center in Bow, Washington.

Together, we will explore the theme “Discord & Grace: Where Sacred Tension Meets Radical Belonging,” and be enriched by the ministry and presence of Presiding Evangelist Mareva Arnaud Tchong.

Participants may choose to attend the core campground reunion from June 20–24, or extend their stay through June 26 for the full experience, including opportunities to explore the Pacific Northwest alongside fellow attendees.

This inclusive gathering is thoughtfully designed to create a space where all can experience the deep blessing of authentic community.

Registration Deadline: June 1, 2026
More Information & Registration: https://www.harmony.lgbt/reunion.html

Questions?
Contact Sean Langdon (sean@harmony.lgbt) or Molly Wilkins (molly@harmony.lgbt)

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Sun, Sand, and Fellowship! Join us for a Family Beach Day! ☀️

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🌊 Sun, Sand, and Fellowship! Join us for a Family Beach Day! ☀️

Get ready to soak up the sun and enjoy a beautiful day by the water! We are hosting a relaxed Family Beach Day at Huntington State Beach, and we’d absolutely love for you and your loved ones to join us.

This is a totally free, completely no-pressure event. Feel free to come and go as you please throughout the day—it’s all about relaxing, connecting, and enjoying some great fellowship by the ocean.

🏖️ The Details

  • When: Saturday, May 23. I’ll be out there setting up by 8:00 AM and will be hanging out until just before sunset, so drop by whenever works for you!

  • Where: Huntington State Beach, right between guard towers 13 and 14. Just look for the blue, yellow, and grey EZ-ups!

🍔 Food & Fun

Lunch is on me! I’ll be firing up the grill to serve burgers and hot dogs, along with chips, fresh fruit, and plenty of ice-cold water.

Note: If you'd like a veggie or vegan option, just let me know ahead of time and I'll make sure you're covered! Contact me at ctroxell@cofchrist-psi.org

I'll also be bringing plenty of activities, including frisbees, a volleyball net and ball, a kite, the grill, and plenty of EZ-ups for shade. (And probably a few extra surprises I think of between now and then!)

🎒 What You Need to Bring

  • Yourself and your family!

  • Beach chairs

  • Whatever you normally pack for a day at the beach (sunscreen, towels, sand toys, etc.)

Can't wait to see you out there for a fantastic day at the beach!

Young Adult Retreat @ Samish Island August 14-18

What does it mean to Love on Purpose? Young adults from across the USA are invited to explore intentional love during a young adult retreat hosted by western USA mission centers. This event is open to all young adults who want to spend a few days in community, service, and shared experience.

August 14–18, 2026
Samish Island Campground, Washington

Registration is $200.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984159432274?aff=oddtdtcreator

If you would like to help support young adults attending this retreat, you can donate here:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/3ERR7AA9P43BY

For questions, contact Travis Rees at trees@cofchrist-gpnw.org.

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PSI Peace and Justice Retreat with Apostle Joey Williams

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We are excited about PSI’s 2026 Peace and Justice Retreat at Camp Buckhorn with guest minister Apostle Joey Williams. The retreat will be held at Camp Buckhorn April 24-26, 2026. The planning committee has selected the theme: “A Place at the Table … A Part in the Song” drawn from Community of Christ Sings 285 “For Everyone Born.” 

Registration is now closed.

APOSTLE JOEY WILLIAMS

Guest Ministry

Joey S. Williams is a minister for Community of Christ, is a member of the Council of Twelve Apostles. He is assigned to Field 5.

Joey is a passionate musician, educator, and advocate for justice and peace. His previous roles include President of Seventy, director of Hospitality and Formation Ministries specialist at International Headquarters, Mission Centre President for the Western Europe, British Isles, and Eurasia mission centres, translator/interpreter, and youth minister for Western Europe and Central Mission.

Joey holds a Master of Arts in Romance languages from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he also taught French, and a Master of Arts in religion from Community of Christ Seminary. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in music through studies at Eastman School of Music, the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory, and Graceland University, and continued his vocal studies at the Conservatoire de Paris.

As president of seventy for the Eurasia Quorum, Joey committed to creating spaces where diverse voices could flourish. His motto of “Make NOIZ!” reflects his enthusiasm for building inclusive community through music and rhythm, and he looks forward to continued service by sharing his passion for people and peace.

The retreat will provide an opportunity to explore the connection between sacred song and peace and justice. These connections will allow us to better explore enduring principles such as Unity in Diversity, Pursuit of Peace, Worth of All Persons and Blessings of Community. Sharing in old and new songs together we will utilize tradition, scripture, reason and experience in exploring our interior beliefs about the meaning and importance of peace and justice in our lives today.

Questions? Contact PSI Peace and Justice Minister Glenn Johnson at gjohnson@cofchrist-psi.org.

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Las Vegas 40th Anniversary Recap in Photos

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What a gift to celebrate faithfulness, welcome, and community in Las Vegas.

On February 21, the Las Vegas Congregation of Community of Christ marked two significant milestones—40 years in their West Oakey Blvd. building and more than 90 years of ministry in Las Vegas—joined by Stassi Cramm, president of Community of Christ, and Stephen Cramm. President Cramm also once served this congregation as associate pastor, making the celebration especially meaningful.

Throughout the day, symbols of welcome told the story of this community’s heart. The Peace Tree—an olive tree planted years ago by Ed Van Meter—stands as a living sign of peace, invitation, and rootedness in the neighborhood. Inside, newly installed glass doors open the chapel with transparency and warmth, reminding us that welcome is both a posture of the heart and an intentional act.

In her message, President Cramm reflected on Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness and reminded us that discipleship isn’t about demanding signs or guarantees before we act. Faith is formed as we walk together—showing up for one another, loving without condition, and trusting the Spirit to lead us step by step. These are the Blessings of Community, especially visible in this congregation’s long, steady witness.

We give thanks for the Las Vegas Congregation’s decades of ministry and for the ways invitation and welcome continue to shape Christ’s mission in the Pacific Southwest International Mission Center and beyond.

Photos by Glenn Johnson

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Save the Date: PSI Reunion @ Buckhorn

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Planning for PSI’s 2026 Reunion at Buckhorn is underway, and we’re looking forward to gathering in the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains with you.

More details will be shared as they become available. For now, please mark your calendars and plan to join us.


We will be blessed by President Janne’ Grover as our guest minister.
We will go deeper into LIVING THE MISSION PRAYER for all ages.

We will have Denise Leichter recruiting and leading the reunion staff for an amazing week in community. If you want to serve that week; please let Denise know right away at denise@cofchrist-psi.org.

The Joy of YES! The 2026 PSI Reunion planning and recruiting is starting and there are already so many YES responses for preparing to live in community with the MISSION PRAYER.  

If you have ideas you want to offer as we explore risking something new; please let me know. Do you have anyone that might want to be baptized, or participating in confirmation classes for that sacrament to happen at Reunion; let me know.

Mark your calendars now; you won’t want to miss this year.

With excitement,

Denise Leichter

Online Community Gatherings with Gardena (2nd/4th Wednesdays)

All are welcome to join the Gardena Congregation’s regular (2nd and 4th Wednesdays) online community gatherings.

This is an open forum. We have an assigned facilitator, and they select a meaningful topic. Sometimes we simply have a prayer service. Sometimes we discuss current events. Topics discussed in the past include Gaza, housing, violence, responsible gun ownership, gardening, and more.

Usually the facilitator will share for about 15-25 minutes and then we talk about it.

JOIN VIA ZOOM

Weekly Prayer for Peace Live-Stream Details

The practice of praying for peace is a powerful witness of Community of Christ’s commitment to the pursuit of peace on and for the Earth.

Community of Christ’s Formation Ministries Team invites all to participate in the Prayer for Peace via live-stream on the church’s Facebook page and Youtube channel at 1:00 p.m. Central US Time (11:00 a.m. Pacific) each Wednesday. The weekly worship is also open to the public at the Community of Christ Temple in Independence, Missouri, USA.

 *   Join on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CofChrist
 *   Join on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CofChrist/streams

The Center for Living Water and Formation Ministries collaborate to make these events possible.

Additionally, resources for individuals, families, and worship leaders will be provided on https://cofchrist.org/daily-prayer-for-peace/. Users can explore additional materials to prepare a Prayer for Peace service, including scriptures of justice and peace, prayers for peace, and more. Prayer for Peace worship elements also will be available on HeraldHouse.org.

All staff are encouraged to add this weekly event to their calendars and participate in this important practice. Join us in this transformative journey as we come together in prayer for a peaceful world.

Weekly Monday Morning Coffee Group

Join us weekly on Mondays at 7:30 a.m. This is a great covenant and sacred group community - all are welcome! 

About this Group

This is a dynamic group meeting every week for laughter, learning, and love for each other. Please join us, all our welcome in this safe space, for sharing and spiritual growth.

JOIN US VIA ZOOM

Meeting ID: 870 5122 1903 
Passcode: 568336 

2023 PSI Event Dates Announced

Mark your calendars!

The official dates for Reunion 2023 are June 17 - 21, with staff arriving on the 16th. We will be hosting WBT again for the summer at Buckhorn.

Senior High Camp dates are June 10 - 16 at Whispering Pines in Arizona. There may be some school district conflicts, but we are putting on the calendar at this time.

SPEC 2023 will be July 14 - 22 with Crystal Moreno serving as the PSI leader for CALIZONIA.

MC Conference will be one day, on November 19th, in-person at Upland. Apostle Harmon will be our guest minister. There will be a SPEC FUNDRAISER that day.