What is mission and why does it matter? This is the place we talk to people who are actively engaged in that question and discovering a wide variety of pathways to follow Jesus the peaceful One. Push play and join the adventure as we explore how God is showing up in the neighborhood and people of faith are living out mission in transforming ways.
Community of Christ World Conference is a great opportunity to participate in the business of the church while connecting with friends (new and old) from around the world. But, it can a bit overwhelming … especially for those attending for the first time. The great news is that there’s no one better than Peacebuilding consultant…
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Life after service in the World Church Leadership Council… is that really a thing? Of course it is. Grab a cup and “sit down” with former WCLC members Susan Oxley, Rick Maupin, and Ken McLaughlin, as they talk with host, Carla Long, about where they’ve been and how that has affected where they are now….
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Why is “Welcoming” not enough? How can my church community become a safe space for the Queer community? Are you ready to do the hard work (heart work) necessary to move from welcoming to affirming? Find answers to these questions and more in this very informative and deeply honest conversation between Harmony President, Parker Johnson,…
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World Church Secretary and Lead World Conference Director Susan Naylor shares information about Community of Christ World Conference 2023. Susan provides some terrific preview info specific to WC 2023 along with a behind the scenes look at the multifaceted planning process leading up to the conference. Veteran conference attendees as well as first timers won’t…
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What’s Brewing in Europe, you ask? Today on the podcast, two leaders of the online group Community Circle share how they keep seekers connected across multiple countries. Host: Carla LongGuest: Gail Shurtleff and Michael Wright Download Transcript
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What’s Brewing is all about mission in Community of Christ. In this episode, Seventy Joelle Wight shares what mission looks like in Washington D.C. From exploring outreach and community involvement in their online Mission Matters Most series, to participating in Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, to attending museums together with the focus on peace…
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What’s Brewing in the Rio Grande mission center, you ask? Today we sit down with Humberto Tinsman who serves as a full-time minister for the Mission Center and the pastor of the Juan Tabo congregation. Humberto shares how his mission center is getting involved in their community and bringing ministry to youth, the unhoused, those…
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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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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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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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