ministry

263 | Steamers and Sodas | Kass Unger

Children’s ministry is vital to the health and future of not only the church, but of our world. Kass Unger, children’s minister in Sydney Australia, shares a little about her ministry and the importance of remembering children as we live out Christ’s mission. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Kass Unger Australia Mission Center’s website Download Transcript

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262 | Coffee Buzz | Sacred Community in Coronavirus Times

What is our current reality as Community of Christ during this time of social distancing? In what ways can disciples and priesthood continue to check in on each other and support the mission of the church? Today’s Coffee Buzz episode features two members of Community of Christ’s First Presidency, Scott Murphy and Stassi Cramm. Listen…

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261 | Connecting in an Age of Quarantine

A lively conversation exploring new ways of being the church as we navigate the reality of a global pandemic. Part of our mission is creating meaningful pathways to connect and build community even in the most challenging times. Community of Christ’s COVID-19 page. Online Ministries Host: Karin Peter Guest: Robin Linkhart Download Transcript

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259 | What’s Brewing | John VanDerWalker

Explore the many ways Community of Christ campgrounds can be actively engaged in mission and living the Enduring Principles. John VanDerWalker shares how he discovered diverse avenues of expressing mission, ministry, and community while serving as the caretaker at Samish Island Campground & Retreat Center. Experience campgrounds in mission as bright signal communities providing sacred…

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258 | What’s Brewing | House Church

Project Zion has discussed House Churches with ministers who lead them, but today we’re hearing from participants who have found a home in Community of Christ because of them. From both Utah and Idaho, this panel shares their experience with unconventional church. Host: Karin Peter Guests: Diana Wake, Kimberly Petersen, Jason Eyre, Brian Whitney Click…

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255 | What’s Brewing in Toronto

The Toronto congregation live streams services, lectures, and meditations in addition to their face to face ministry. In today’s episode, we explore their ministry of zen and mindfulness meditation and how it’s transformed the congregation and the community at large. To view their live streams and learn more about their congregation, visit their Facebook Page….

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254 | No Filter | Women and Ordained Ministry

The Roman Catholic Church does not currently ordain women, but what happens when a Bishop resigns and begins to ordain them anyway? How are Catholic women forging their own way into ministry and what exactly does that look like? Host: Karin Peter Guest: Diane Whalen Download Transcript

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251 | What’s Brewing | Caravan

Ever thought about packing up over a dozen teens and taking them on a bus tour of Community of Christ congregations? Well, GPNW has been doing that for decades! Today we’re talking about Caravan and how it is helping bring the identity, message, mission, and beliefs of Community of Christ alive to today’s youth. To…

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249 | Percolating on Faith | God Shots | Proclamation, Sacrament, and Ministry

What is the relationship between proclamation, sacraments, and ministry? How can they transform the church? Today’s discussion comes from chapter 12 of Daniel Migliore’s book, “Faith Seeking Understanding“. Click here to find Migliore’s book. Click here to find the rest of the God Shots series. Host: Carla Long Guests: Charmaine and Tony Chvala-Smith Download Transcript

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248 | Crystal Springs at Seminary

Did you know that four members of the Crystal Springs congregation are enrolled in Community of Christ’s seminary program? Hear their stories of what brought them to this place as well as what they are gaining from the seminary experience.  Host: Karin Peter  Guests: Steve Otteson, Donald Mayne, Tyler Marz, Barry Lewis 

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