Rise to the Challenge: Discerning Our Mission

Kerry Richards
President, Community of Christ Canada East Mission Centre

Steps into new directions in my life have always happened in moments of stillness, quiet pondering and awareness that God is present. Haven’t we all become immersed in this time of reflection, listening and discerning new insights in our lives.

Let us memorialize this unique pause in history and be renewed. Let us write from the heart, take photos, and record the evolving transformation happening within and without. Let us be compassionate, empathetic in our listening and kind in our new ways of being there for each other.

The present seems stretched to allow more moments of centering, of envisioning, of discerning what matters most in our lives. These are precious days that enable new ways to be human and disciples. May we each honour the gift of life that for many has been cut short in this pandemic. We are a community of hope, divine expression and harbour the gift of joy. Let’s launch joy into the places, spaces, forms and connections of our daily lives. Let’s be who we are created and called to be whatever the challenges we face.

​We are Community of Christ living out our mission in surprising times. Namaste.

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