I am pleased to share our highlights from World Conference 2025, some inspiring moments and thoughtful connections that stand out. It was such a privilege to gather and grow together…
Faith in Transition by Calee Loughran
Moving to Australia has been full of transitions both big and small for our family. Our daughters have had to get used to wearing school uniforms. My husband has gone from driving to work every day to catching public transport. I’ve had to learn to drive on the other side of the road and pay close attention to parking signs (only one parking ticket so far and no moving violations…I count that as a win)…
Discipleship Reflection - Hope is Here by Bill Gillard
Conference Reflection - Moments of Blessing by Anne Bonnefin
As part of the Moment of Blessing team, our role was to support the First Presidency during legislative sessions. We were to remain alert and prayerful throughout, prepared to step in at a moment’s notice—especially when there was a pause in proceedings or when Stassi sensed the need for a moment of grace. We offered these interludes through prayer, music, meditation, or song…
One in the Spirit: Kass Unger's Reflections from World Conference
Before World Conference, there is a 3 day event called International Leaders Meeting (ILM), with representatives from the global church. This year, I was invited to attend on behalf of Australia, together with Annie, Julie, Meredith and Dennis. ILM is a true representation of the international nature of Community of Christ.
What Stories Are You Keeping Alive? by Annie Falcke
2025 World Conference Reflections - Rick Sarre
Sacred Spaces in Busy Places by Emma Ghazarian
A few weeks ago, I had a conversation with a friend about spiritual aesthetics that got me thinking about how space, atmosphere and visual cues shape our spiritual life.
This isn’t a new idea. In our Tuesday Church conversations, we’ve recently discussed the design of spaces in which humans throughout time have gathered
Hope – It’s Here! by Merna Short
Sharpen Your Axe by Bill Gillard
I must say I haven’t needed to use an axe very often in my life. With all the modern conveniences available to me, such as gas barbeques to cook and radiators and air conditioning for heat, I have had no reason to use an axe to chop wood to make a fire to either cook or keep warm.
However, it has been very different….