Join us this Easter Sunday at Orange as Anaheim and Orange co-host a special Easter gathering to celebrate new life and hope in community.
We’ll begin at 10:30 with crafts for all ages and time together on the patio with snacks and conversation. Worship follows at 11:00, centered on the resurrection stories from John 20:1–18 and Matthew 28:1–10, with the theme Awake to New Life.
And for the kids…stick around after worship for a surprise Easter egg hunt (sshhh).
Come as you are. Bring your family. There’s a place for you here.
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.
PSI Peace and Justice Retreat with Apostle Joey Williams
Planning is underway for our 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.”
Register today for A Place at the Table … A Part in the Song April 24-26, 2006, at Camp Buckhorn. For those who may not have met Apostle Joey Williams before, we thought we would share this from his world church biography:
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.
Financial assistance the Mission Center, congregations, or individuals will be available. Cost should never be a reason not to participate.
Questions? Contact PSI Peace and Justice Minister Glenn Johnson at gjohnson@cofchrist-psi.org.
Las Vegas 40th Anniversary Recap in Photos
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
Save the Date: PSI Reunion @ Buckhorn
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
PSI Summer Youth Camp to be held at Big Spruce Campground in Colorado
Important update for Jr/Sr High Camp: The date and location has been changed to June 7 - 13 at Big Spruce Campground. Questions can be directed to Clayton Troxell, Youth Minister.
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.
Weekly Online Worship Invitation with Gardena Online Congregation
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.
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.