Events

Young Adult Retreat at Buckhorn (Sept. 18-20)

Screens Off. Adventure On. Join us for PSI Young Adult Retreat!

Are you ready to take a deep breath, get back to the basics, and step away from the stress of everyday life? The Community of Christ Pacific Southwest International Mission Center (PSI) warmly invites you to our upcoming Young Adult Retreat!

At PSI, we are guided by a strong belief in community, inclusiveness, and discipleship. This retreat is a special opportunity to come together to promote communities of joy, hope, love, and peace. Whether you are looking to engage in life-changing efforts or simply find a place of peace and friendship, this weekend is for you.

The Destination: We will be gathering at the beautiful Buckhorn Camp, an award-winning 120-acre retreat nestled in the San Jacinto Mountains of Idyllwild, California. Buckhorn offers a safe, inclusive, and comfortable space to relax and experience nature as an antidote for stress. From quaint, rustic A-Frame cabins to comfortable dorms and lodges, it’s a place away from the rest of the world where you can truly connect with others.

The Details:

  • What: Young Adult Retreat

  • When: September 18 – 20

  • Where: Buckhorn Camp (Idyllwild, CA)

  • Hosted By: Community of Christ Pacific Southwest International Mission Center

Come connect with other young adults across Southern California, Nevada, Utah, and Mexico as we build community and fellowship together.

If you have any questions or need more information, please reach out to us. We can't wait to share this unforgettable weekend with you!

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Memories from Our 2026 PSI Reunion Experience

BECOMING A BLESSING: MEMORIES FROM OUR 2026 PSI REUNION

Friends,

The 2026 PSI Reunion, themed 'Become a Blessing,' welcomed a large group of both new and returning campers. We began Saturday night with a beautiful Land Acknowledgement prayer for Buckhorn written by Glenn Johnson. We were able to express gratitude to the Carlsbad Congregation for their generous donation to make camp affordable for so many to attend. President Janné Grover was our featured guest minister for the adult class and other opportunities to share in ministry for and with the community, and she was amazing. The Holy Spirit was obvious in so many ways, supported by a wonderful Pastoral Care Team, and the entire community that cared for each other in every way needed. We got a superstar Graceland University representative, Christian Biwott, who participated in so many ways as the product of the Graceland experience and Kevin Grover was also there as a part of the Graceland Admissions office. Erika Wilson returned as our camp nurse and kept us all healthy and attended to.

The sacraments were abundant in April Sweetings baptism and confirmation, a beautiful communion service and message by Larry Mc Guire, Laura Bolton’s setting apart as our new Mission Center President, Denise Leichter was ordained as an Evangelist, and Crystal Moreno was ordained as an Elder. On any given day you could witness the Laying on of Hands for many with special needs. The special called conference allowed us to hear the names and testimonies of Pam Lindamood as High Priest, Steve Davis as High Priest-Evangelist and Gina Norton as High Priest-Evangelist with unanimous votes of support. We enjoyed a lovely reception to say goodbye to Larry and welcome the Bolton family now residing in Crestline. Andrew Huse was present to offer his special music, and receive abundant love and support from the community, and we got a flavor of David Bolton’s musical talents. The “We Remember” service offered the names of those who have died since our last reunion, and we got to listen to the Josh Groban song “Lord, I’m here, but not OK” and name the multitude of life journeys that brought all of us to camp and were named beloved. Elene Cloete, Executive Director from Outreach International, offered inspiring stories and how the Participatory Human Development Model works for many great successes. 

We also had a great deal of fun at our carnival under the leadership of Crystal Moreno and a BIG team of volunteers, and a talent show hosted by Bryce Gunter with some real talent and loving support of a packed audience. There were chats Under the Pines, and a book review of “The Correspondent” which challenged many of us to return to the gift of handwritten notes and cards. The Young Adults were back together enjoying each other and offering service and presence to the community. We embraced the Mission Prayer at an international level being spoken in English, Spanish, French, Swedish, and through the experience of American Sign Language.

There were so many highlights, and we hope that everyone that attended will complete our reunion survey for next years planning. Next year’s date, similar to this year, will be announced in September after the Mission Center Team and the Buckhorn Board can review.

Living the Mission Prayer went far beyond content to the core of how it can actually be done.  To all the many people who offered soooo much to the planning and experience…THANK YOU!

See you again next year,

Denise Leichter and Paul Harding

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Join us for a Family Beach Day: San Diego Edition! ☀️

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🌊 Sun, Sand, and Fellowship! Join us for a Family Beach Day (San Diego Edition)! ☀️

Get ready to soak up the sun and enjoy a beautiful day by the water! We are hosting a relaxed Family Beach Day at Ski 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 water.

🏖️ The Details

  • When: Saturday, August 22nd. Clayton Troxell (youth minister) will be out there arriving by 9:00 AM, so drop by whenever works for you!

  • Where: Ski Beach (San Diego). Note from Clayton: I have never been to this beach before, so I can't provide exact location details like I normally do. Just look for our usual blue, yellow, and grey EZ-ups!

  • RSVP Needed: Because the exact spot is TBD, please let me know you are coming and provide your phone number so I can help you find us once we are set up! Contact me at ctroxell@cofchrist-psi.org.

🍔 Food & Fun

Lunch is on me! I’ll be firing up the grill to serve cheeseburgers and hot dogs, as well as some snacks.

Note: If you'd like a veggie or vegan option, just let me know ahead of time when you RSVP, and I'll make sure you're covered!

We will also bring whatever games we can to keep the fun going, plus the grill and plenty of EZ-ups for shade.

🎒 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!

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.

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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.

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Passcode: 568336