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Introducing the proposed Mission Centre Council for 2026—Sustain on Jan 17
Learn more about the role of the Mission Council and the individuals being presented for sustaining at the January 17 Organizational Meeting. And plan to join us Saturday, January 17, to sustain the Council during our Organizational Meeting... 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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A Christmas story: Blessings during a season marked by loss
Corleen McLean, Pastor of the Saskatoon Congregation, reflects on the blessing of community during a Christmas season marked by loss. “It was then that our congregation and extended family stepped in and provided much-needed care and attention.” LEARN MORE |
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World Church updates - DEC 2025
Stay up to date on recent developments across the church: the 2025 Generosity Impact Report, a World Church employment opportunity, the 2026 Worldwide Mission Budget, and updated CIMM learning opportunities... LEARN MORE |
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Is it Christmas yet? Rediscovering the roots of our Advent traditions
From spiritual preparation during the darkest and coldest time of the year to helping children count down the days until Christmas, Advent traditions remind us of hope, peace, joy, and love, and of the arrival of God among us... LEARN MORE |
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How members will form the Canada Mission Centre on Jan 17
Here’s what will happen when we gather on Zoom on Jan 17, and why you won’t want to miss this historic event for Community of Christ. Learn about the motions we will consider and the people who will serve in the new mission centre... LEARN MORE |
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What the Christmas story reveals about discipleship today
Each year, we tell and retell the story—the mystery, the wonder, the urgency; the crowded town with no lodging; the angels, shepherds, and wise men. We weave the story together in awe that the Creator of all would choose such humility, entering humanity as a vulnerable child… LEARN MORE |
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Big ministries, small spaces
As I visited congregations in the UK, I noticed that people take great pride in buildings that are much more humble than many of the facilities our congregations have in North America. And no one seems to let the size of their space limit what is possible to offer... LEARN MORE |
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Thank you for turning imagination into generous action this Giving Tuesday!
Canadian generosity shone this Giving Tuesday ✨ as 92 donors from across the country joined with members and friends around the world to imagine what generosity could make possible—and then made it real. See the totals raised in Canada and worldwide... LEARN MORE |
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Key takeaways from our first Communications Town Hall
Should our congregation be on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X? Do we need a website? How do we invite new people to church? How do we stay in touch with those who can’t attend in person. The first Communications Town Hall was a success thanks to all those who shared their voice. Here’s what we learned together... LEARN MORE |
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Our story in stained-glass: from the Middle Ages to your congregation
The stained-glass windows of Gothic cathedrals were not meant simply to be pretty. Light passing through colour was understood as a form of revelation. That same tradition lives on within Community of Christ, from historic windows in the Stone Church to congregations across Canada... LEARN MORE |
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Telling the story 100 years ago… by turning church into a radio station!
To what extent should we embrace new technologies and trends in our efforts to spread the Gospel? Our church was one of the first denominations to own a licensed radio station. The first broadcast took place in January 1925. Later, a radio antenna was installed on the tower of the Stone Church in Independence, and the broadcasts began reaching listeners as far as Canada and beyond... 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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The meaning of the Lord's Supper today
This Sunday, members and friends of Community of Christ will gather to partake in the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper “in remembrance” of Jesus—but why? Is it simply a symbolic ritual that keeps the church connected as we reenact what Christians have done for two millennia? Or does something miraculous happen when the minister speaks those familiar words over the emblems? LEARN MORE |
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