Christmas and New Year’s greetings from Art and Laura

Dear Community of Christ staff, leaders, members, and friends in Canada,

As we reflect on this past year, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the ways we have worked together as a faith community to respond to the world around us. Your dedication to leading congregations, campgrounds, camps, retreats, and a wide variety of programs has been truly inspiring. We also deeply appreciate your participation in dialogue sessions and polls, helping us collaboratively discern and shape our future.

We give special thanks for the support and collaboration of our dedicated affiliate and partner organizations such as: Zerin, Sionito, World Accord, Encounter World Religions, The MOM Project, and Agape House. Your work continues to extend the mission of Christ and magnify the impact of our shared efforts across Canada and beyond. 

Looking to 2025, we are excited about the further implementation of our Canada strategic plan, the creation of a single mission centre for all of Canada, and the opportunities this brings for greater connection and shared vision. At the global level, we anticipate with joy the ordination of a new prophet-president for Community of Christ. And as Mary courageously said yes to the angel, we, too, will have opportunities to say yes in new and meaningful ways, answering the call to serve our community in the coming year.

May the joy, hope, love and peace of Christ fill your hearts this Christmas, and may the new year bring blessings and renewed purpose as we journey together.

With love and gratitude,
Art & Laura


I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you.
- Philippians 1: 3-4