Shannon McAdam ordained apostle for Canada. Gun violence resolution passed

Tuesday at World Conference marked the first full day of leadership for the new First Presidency: Prophet–President Stassi Cramm, Janné Grover, and Bunda Chibwe. Delegates began the day with a birthday greeting for President Cramm. 

That afternoon, legislative proceedings were briefly interrupted by a tornado moving through the area, and approximately 1,300 attendees temporarily relocated to the lower level of the Auditorium. No damage or injuries were reported, and business resumed shortly after.

The main legislative item was Resolution G-12, promoting peace by urging mission centers and congregations to reduce the availability of firearms. After extended debate and a failed amendment, the resolution passed by majority vote, reflecting the church’s commitment to nonviolence.

Audio engineer David J. Wheaton received the Elbert A. Smith Award for his advocacy of storytelling and new forms of communication in Community of Christ. Accepting the award, he dedicated it to “all the people who work in the background.”

In the evening, six new apostles were ordained, completing the Council of Twelve. Among them was Shannon J. McAdam, now serving as apostle for Canada. In a moving ceremony at the Temple, with the chamber filled, Shannon was ordained by Apostles Art Smith and Robin Linkhart. Shannon will serve alongside Apostle Lachlan (Lach) MacKay in an apostolic field that now brings together Canada, Australia, the British Isles, and Europe. They will also collaborate with the USA Apostle team in supporting mission across the United States.

We look forward with hope and anticipation to the possibilities ahead, working together across this wide field under the leadership of Shannon and Lach.

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