Our Apostles Lach Mackay and Shannon McAdam have been busy traveling to Mission Centres across Field 4. To keep everyone updated and help us feel more connected, they will be sharing a regular series of “postcards” from their travels…
Mission Centre Historian Margaret Morris Returns Home After Illness
150 Years of the Seal: An Enduring Symbol of Peace
This year is the 150th anniversary of the church seal—a momentous anniversary! Our church logo with lion and lamb, led by a child, is inspired by Isaiah 11:1–10. When the Messiah comes, the lion will lie down with the lamb and a little child shall lead them to peace. At the dedication of the Kirtland Temple in March 1836, they sang about this story in “The Spirit of God like a Fire Is Burning” CCS 384 (stanza 3)…
Save the Date for 2026 Children and Youth Ministries
Memorial Service for Trevor Keith Want
Ordination Reflection by Peter Lonsdale
Memorial Service for Roy Reynolds
Sydney Church Gathering - In Person and Online
Advent Planning Zoom - World Church Session
Have a small group , family ministry, coffee time, or study group? A ministry that is new and emerging? Are you using the When We Gather resources for Advent and Christmas?
World Church is hosting a collaborative Zoom conversation where we’ll learn from one another! Come ready to share how your group plans to use the When We Gather materials—bring your creative ideas, questions, and dreams! And if you are unfamiliar with the resource, we’ll have a brief tutorial to the site as well…
Child and Youth Protection Training Online Sessions
Australia Mission Centre Children’s Minister, Kass Unger, will be providing three online sessions of Child and Youth Protection Training this November/December. This is a requirement of all leaders in congregations, staff, priesthood members and those engaged in ministries for and with children and youth as part of the registered child and youth worker process.
Moments of Meaning: Camper Reflections from CPlus Camp 2025
Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation Launches New Lecture Series
Join the Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation for the free Online Lecture Series this November-December. This engaging series invites you to journey through our church’s history—from Apostle Cecil Ettinger’s 1963 mission to Nigeria, to the political climate of 1830s Kirtland, the German heritage of the Whitmer family, and Andrew Bolton’s personal reflection in Your Story is Church History…
More than a Camp - Reflections on CPlus Camp 2025 by Kass Unger
Community Plus Camp is a huge, week-long event. Located at Camp Kookaburra in rural Victoria, the camp spans six days and five nights and is jam packed with activities for the youth of Australia. This year, we made everything BIGGER by adding 18 international visitors from the Sierra Pacific Mission Centre (think California, USA) to the event…
Reflection on the Victoria Women's Retreat by Meredith Carr
Thrive and Shine: Finding Balance Together by Alisha and Dianne Kent
Our 2025 Victoria Women’s Retreat began with laughter and connection over dinner at the 7 Creeks Hotel in Euroa, before we journeyed up the hill to the peaceful surrounds of Kallara for our weekend together. This year’s theme, “Thrive and Shine – A Journey to Balance,” invited 23 wonderful women to pause, breathe, rest and renew.
Prayer and Reflection: New Tiona Ministries
Pride, Community, and Connection by Sue Palmer
A Season of Study by Annie Falcke
In August, I embarked on a two year Masters of Religion program through Graceland University (referred to as Seminary). The program is delivered online, with a combination of live classes, asynchronous forums and discussion groups, in 8 week blocks. Twice a year, we have a ‘Focus Week’ at the Temple in Independence, Missouri, where we share classes in person. I was fortunate to receive a Field Scholarship from World Church which covers tuition, along with support from the Australian Mission Centre…
Gathering Resources - Your NEW Online Hub for Worship and Learning
Community of Christ is excited to announce a new website, Gathering Resources, which is available in twenty languages! The site is a simple online resource that includes all the materials needed for gathering each week in one convenient location, including Worship Helps, Sermon Helps, Sacred Space Small Group Resources, and Lessons for all ages…
