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Remembering A Week in the Life of the Church
Back in 1992, Herald House published a photo book entitled, A Week in the Life of the Church, documenting the lived experience of church members around the world, including celebrations, worship, special events, daily life, and community outreach. The book provides a valuable snapshot, documenting the way church was experienced. Canada was particularly well represented with photographs from the Vancouver, Grand Valley, and Maitland Street (now London Woodfield) congregations. Can you help us identify everyone in the photos? LEARN MORE |
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Living as a people of Pentecost from Kirtland to the Philippines
From Acts 2 to a global gathering in the Philippines, Community of Christ continues to live the vision of Pentecost—many voices, many cultures, one Spirit. Seth Bryant, Team Leader of the Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation, connects our early history, the ministry of Joseph Smith III, and his experience in the Philippines, where members from around the world gathered to create worship resources. What does it mean to be a people of Pentecost today? 🔥 LEARN MORE |
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What we learned at our leadership retreat and congregational visits
This was an opportunity to turn the Onward Together vision into action, to continue our discernment process, and to share worship with local leaders from Scarborough to Gathering Place+ and from Reaching Out to Kitchener. Here’s what we learned... LEARN MORE |
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Rainbow Hope: Telling the whole story
Floods, climate instability, shifting institutions, and a church navigating change — it can feel as though we are living in a storm. Where do we find signs of hope? ... LEARN MORE |
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PAL certification: protecting children, youth, and vulnerable persons
This made-in-Canada program strengthens our commitment to protecting children, youth, and vulnerable persons by equipping leaders to serve safely, faithfully, and confidently... LEARN MORE |
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One church, many voices—what unity in diversity can do
About seventy leaders, musicians, artists, and young voices from twenty-four countries gathered in the Philippines to create music, prayers, and sermons shaped by their diverse lived realities. The result was powerful. Here is what we learned — and what the church will soon receive... LEARN MORE |
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Share your story in the first-ever “Yearbook” of the Canadian Church
The first-ever Yearbook of Community of Christ in Canada is underway. From coast to coast, every congregation and ministry will be invited to contribute. It will take real work and wide participation to do this well, and what we share now will shape how this moment is remembered. For generations, members have told the story of our church. It is now our turn... LEARN MORE |
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Bold and courageous action in complex times: A letter from the First Presidency
In a time of global suffering and unrest, the First Presidency invites Community of Christ to renewed prophetic imagination and Spirit-led action, empowering prophetic people to act for justice and peace wherever they live and serve... LEARN MORE |
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A pastoral response to the violence in Tumbler Ridge
We join people across Canada in grieving with families, students, educators, and first responders affected by the violence at Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. Lanette Vawter, Director of Leadership Development, offers a pastoral reflection... LEARN MORE |
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Hot off the presses—in 1909: stories from early Canadian church newspapers
Did you know that the Canadian church had its own newspapers over a century ago? Community of Christ in Canada Historian John Hamer draws on a single preserved issue of The Canadian Mirror from 1909 to offer a rare glimpse into the early history of the church in Canada... LEARN MORE |
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Introducing Lanette Vawter: Director of Leadership Development
The new Director of Leadership Development for Community of Christ in Canada, Lanette Vawter, reflects on the early faith experiences that shaped her understanding of leadership and community. “The knowledge that each life matters and has something to contribute has shaped my approach to leadership.” LEARN MORE |
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2025 recap: Looking back at last year’s best moments as we welcome 2026
As we enter 2026, let’s pause to look back at what happened in 2025. Throughout the last year, members and friends across Canada made history together. The unique and creative ways in which we all participated in the life of the church inspired many to share their experience. From reflecting on what happened during World Conference to life-changing experiences at camp events, and from simple pastoral visits to making the bold decision to become a single mission centre, the stories we shared speak of who we are, what we do, and what we believe in. This is Community of Christ! LEARN MORE |
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Federal government recognizes Sionito as a model in the fight for housing justice
Last month, the federal government celebrated Sionito’s latest Toronto housing project as a model for affordable housing nationwide. For decades, Community of Christ affiliates Sionito and Zerin have shown how compassionate partnerships can make a meaningful difference in the fight against homelessness... LEARN MORE |
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