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485 | Coffee Buzz | Financial Update June 2022

President Stassi Cramm shares candid, important updates about Community of Christ’s finances. Our ability to live out Christ’s mission is dependent on the generosity of members and friends of the church, and we hope you will take the time to consider how you can join in sharing Christ’s peace with the world.  You can find…

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484 | What’s Brewing | Music Therapy

There are many ways followers of Jesus can provide ministry in their local context. Emily Salisbury, a Latter-day Seeker in Utah, shares how she is able to be present and bring peace to others as a music therapist, even in the midst of her own faith transition.  Host: Carla LongGuest: Emily Salisbury Download Transcript

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483 | Cuppa Joe | Historic Sites Foundation | What Were the Women to Do?

Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation is bringing you interviews with the presenters of the Spring 2022 Lecture Series. Today, we are joined by Sherry Mesle-Morain who shares about her upcoming presentation, “What Were the Women to Do?”  where she explores the history of the Lamoni Mite Society. Register for the June 2nd lecture here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VRqtN8TITcyZQxAx-pHhXQ Host:…

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482 | Fair Trade | Suzanne Scribner

Community of Christ elder Suzanne Scribner shares her story of conversion from the LDS church. Suzanne’s belief in the Worth of All Persons and her roots in the Restoration helped make Community of Christ a place where she could live out her discipleship with integrity and be involved in ways that were previously unavailable.  Host:…

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A12 | Awaken to God’s Presence | Nonviolence

Minister Tyler Marz takes us through a meditation on nonviolence. As Community of Christ journeys together toward Jesus, the peaceful One. We hope you use this meditation to reflect on how God is calling you to participate in the work of nonviolence.  Host: Tyler Marz Download Transcript

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481 | What’s Brewing | Supporting Pride as a Church

Pride season is around the corner! If your congregation is curious about attending Pride or hosting a booth at Pride, Project Zion is joined by three guests that have experience representing Community of Christ at various Pride events.  Host: Carla LongGuests: Karin Peter, Blair White, Tyler Marz Download Transcript

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480 | Grounds for Peace | Nakba Day

Nakba is Arabic for disaster or catastrophe that happened to Palestinians in 1948 when around about 700,000 Palestinians fled their homes as refugees and Palestinian society and homeland ended.  Bilal Al Issa is a third generation Palestinian living in Denmark, a board member of the Danish house in Palestine (DHIP). His grandfather now in his…

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479 | What’s Brewing | Reunion Resources

Reunions are back! Community of Christ has a long camping tradition that was largely compromised because of the pandemic. This summer, many Mission Centers are heading back to camp for the first time since 2019. In this episode, Apostle Janné Grover shares what resources have been produced by the church this year to supplement previous…

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478 | Percolating on Faith | Julian of Norwich

Percolating on Faith is back with another look at the great mystics of Christianity. Today we are introducing you to Julian of Norwich.  Julian’s work, “The Revelations of Divine Love” remains an important text for spiritual seekers and offers a theological understanding of a God that is rooted in boundless love for all creation.  Host:…

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477 | Fair Trade | Mags Edvalson

Mags Edvalson, a convert to Community of Christ, struggled to find her place in the LDS church as an asexual young adult. In addition to brushing up against strict gender roles and expectations, Mags found issues with other contemporary teachings in Mormonism. Her involvement in Community of Christ has taken her to Kirtland and Independence,…

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