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)…

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…

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

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…