 Each fall, the Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation invites members and friends to gather online and learn from historians, storytellers, and guest speakers. This year’s Autumn Lecture Series spans five fascinating sessions exploring the church’s global growth, diverse voices, and lesser-known moments of faith and history. All lectures are free and open to the public, though donations are welcome to support student internships, new educational resources, and the preservation of historic sites. Lecture Schedule Thursday, November 6 – 7:00pm CT / 5:00pm PT / 6:00pm MT / 8:00pm ET Nauvoo Polygamy and the RLDS Church with Lachlan Mackay Explore the diverse perspectives and challenges behind understanding the origins of Nauvoo polygamy within RLDS history. Thursday, November 13 – 7:00pm CT / 5:00pm PT / 6:00pm MT / 8:00pm ET A Peculiar People, Politically: The Saints and Politics in 1830s Ohio with Seth Bryant Learn how early Saints navigated disenfranchisement and political tension in 1830s Kirtland, discovering how faith and civic life often collided. Thursday, November 20 – 1:00pm CT / 11:00am PT/ 12:00pm MT / 2:00pm ET From War and Poverty to Questing for Peaceable Zion: Andrew Bolton’s Story with Andrew Bolton Hear Apostle Andrew Bolton share his story of faith, peace, and calling—from his early life in England to his ministry and passion for Zion. Register for November 20 (button) Tuesday, December 2 – 7:00pm CT / 5:00pm PT / 6:00pm MT / 8:00pm ET The Peter and Mary Whitmer Family and Diversity in the 1830s Church of Christ with Mark Staker Discover how the Whitmer family’s German roots shaped the early church’s identity and contributed to a more diverse, peace-seeking community. Thursday, December 4 – 7:00pm CT / 5:00pm PT / 6:00pm MT / 8:00pm ET Cecil Ettinger’s Journey to Nigeria with David Ettinger Experience the beginnings of Community of Christ in Nigeria through the eyes of Apostle Cecil Ettinger, featuring original film clips from 1963 and 1964. Donations received through this free lecture series help preserve our Community of Christ heritage for future generations. Learn more or give at HistoricSitesFoundation.org |
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