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.
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.
Saturday, June 21 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Escondido Congregation
1140 S. Maple
Escondido, CA
A day of activities and friends based on the story of “the creation” of our wonderful world.
Join artist Haidee Slack as she guides participants in painting a scene from the creation story.
For kids in K-12 grade (Ages 4+ welcome with an adult.)
Wear old clothes - paint can get messy!
To ensure enough supplies for everyone, please RSVP to Suzy Hawthorne at 760-815-0584.
A new, free online lecture series, Peace Perspectives is now available.
The Zoom sessions will open at 12:45 p.m. for a preliminary discussion with introductions and prayer from the host. Lectures in this series:
15 February: Nonviolence, with members of the Community of Christ Peace and Justice committee: Andrew Bolton of the United Kingdom, Rick Sarre of Australia, and David Anderson of the US.
1 March: World Hunger will be addressed by plant scientist Dr. Earl Watt and the Outreach International team. The event also will serve as fundraiser.
5 April: Max Pitt and Dennis Labayan (tentatively scheduled) will discuss State of World Population.
18 May: History of Lamoni will be presented by Eric Elliott, a history professor at Graceland University. This lecture will provide background for the Untold Lamoni Stories to begin in March 2026.
21 June: World Refugee Day will feature Rich Higdon and his Afghan interpreter, Akhtar.
5 July: For Day of Freedom, Gabriel Chrisman will talk about his big-wheel bicycle.
16 August: A lecture linked to World Humanitarian Day is anticipated but not confirmed.
27 September: Stassi Cramm, president-designate of the Community of Christ, will present The Role of Nonviolence in Living Christ’s Mission for International Day of Peace.
11 October: For International Day of Women for Peace, a lecture by Sherri Kirkpatrick is anticipated but not confirmed.
1 November: For All Souls Day, A Celebration of Founders, Jim Doty will discuss Glaud Rogers, Ruma Swartzentruber will talk about her father, Ririfatu Maritanagi, and others are anticipated.
7 December: Events planned for Human Rights Day include a Christmas Tea, with a special speaker.
The Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation is hitting the road once again on a church history tour this 6-15 October! Join Barb Walden and Peter Smith as they experience Community of Christ history through eight states and Canada. The “Drawn from the Nations of the World” tour will trace our faith community's roots as a global family exploring the history of early church members who were instrumental in Community of Christ's story and identity. The 10-day journey will take place 6-15 October starting in Independence, Missouri, USA, and finishing in Kirtland, Ohio, USA. To learn more about this tour and to reserve your seat on the bus, follow the link below.
I’m pleased to announce that Denise Leichter will be our director for Reunion 2025, and that Bishop Carla Long will be our guest minister. Our theme is “Choose Hope” and our relationships with each other in our cherished place to gather will allow us to work on hope with new listening and with practices of deep integrity. Our formative space living together will shape our lives to be God’s people of hope in worship, recreation, food fellowship, singing, learning and loving our time to be together.
Please meet Audrey coming from Graceland University. She will partner with Clayton for the Jr./Sr. High class. She will also be part of our music ministry and have a campfire night. Our Young Adult numbers are growing, and that will add to Audrey’s community.
Welcome Audrey to a great week at Buckhorn for Reunion!
Hello, my name is Audrey Cole, and I am your Graceland Rep at Buckhorn this summer! I’m from San Antonio, Texas and am going to be starting my senior year in the fall. I’m a third generation Graceland student! My majors are Business Management, Finance, and Transformational Leadership. On campus, I am involved in many clubs and organizations including the Honors program, Enactus, community development club, orchestra, afterglow, choir, and the recently added crochet club. I am a member of the house Shalom and love spending time with them! I have been a house council member all three years and have served as the chaplain, COSA, and senate rep. Next year, I will be a part of the Graceland Student Government (GSG) and will be serving as the speaker of the senate. I can't wait to meet everyone!
Thank you,
Audrey Cole
Graceland University student
Business Management and Finance Major
Please join us at camp! Denise will be reaching out to many people to serve on the planning committee and utilized in implementing our program of deep hope. Don’t wait for her call if you want to serve; you can contact her at Denise@cofchrist-psi.org.
See you at camp!
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
Exciting news! The First Presidency released guidelines for Community of Christ sacraments. This resource provides essential information on each sacrament including symbols, in-person and online requirements, and more. Join Scott Murphy and Jenn Killpack at noon CDT USA on 27 June to learn about this resource!
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.
