Community Of Christ

read moreImagining ourselves as first-century Christians, Charmaine Chvala-Smith's Communion message encourages us to guard Christ's peace by letting ourselves be grounded in and guided by our shared faith. As a prophetic church we seek to uphold and restore the Worth of All Persons individually and in the community, challenging unjust systems that diminish human worth. The first rays of sun were starting to spill into the airport as I led my students to the check-in counter for their journey back to the USA.

read moreMinistries and resources of our worldwide church are focused on the whole mission of Jesus Christ through five Mission Initiatives. Our Enduring Principles define the essence, heart, and soul of our faith community as it is expressed throughout the world.

read moreThe kingdom was present in Jesus' ministry and his disciples' actions as described in Acts. Those first Christians continued Christ's mission by proclaiming the Living Christ, inviting all people into fellowship, valuing the worth of each person, generously and compassionately meeting their needs, and pursuing justice and peace for everyone. Our call is to reclaim the same vision and passion for the full mission of Jesus Christ today! It's time for us to be a prophetic people characterized by uncommon devotion to the compassion and peace of God revealed in Jesus Christ.

read moreFrom a small grove in New York to the islands of the South Pacific and the savannas of Africa, diverse places and peoples make up Community of Christ's story. Our history has grown and is now shared by hundreds of thousands of believers across the world. It is a story of hope for an impoverished people, a shared lesson on justice and equality in ministry, and a unique testimony of the forgiving grace of God. And our collective story will continue to resonate in the hearts and minds of our people long into the future.

read moreIn our God-centered worship, relationships with the Divine and with each other are formed and deepened. We explore and experience worship through varied styles of music, drama, preaching, prayer, and meditation.