Announcements from World Church

Wallace B. Smith Celebration of Life
The celebration of life service for Wallace B. Smith, president emeritus of Community of Christ will be on Sunday, 8 October at 2:00 p.m. Central USA Daylight Time. The service will be hosted at the Community of Christ Temple, 201 South River Blvd., Independence, Missouri, USA, and streamed live on YouTube. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. (CDT).


Recordings of the service in English, French, and Spanish will be available by Wednesday, 11 October on our YouTube channel for those who cannot attend on Sunday.  
 
For those wishing to express condolences to the family or make a contribution in honor of Wallace B. Smith, please consider these options.
Cards to:
The Smith Family
c/o Community of Christ First Presidency
1001 West Walnut St.
Independence, MO 64050 USA
Contributions either by eTithing 
or by check to “Community of Christ” to:
Presiding Bishopric
1001 West Walnut St.
Independence, MO 64050 USA
(Indicate this is in honor of Wallace B. Smith.)


Digital Advertising
The Communications Team at International Headquarters is launching digital advertisements on Google, Facebook, and Instagram from October through December. The primary goal of these advertisements is to raise awareness about Community of Christ and our mission. It's important to note that these advertisements may have an impact on your congregation or online ministry.


Please ensure that your congregation or online ministry is prepared to receive visitors as a result of these advertisements. One way to accomplish this is by verifying the accuracy of your congregation or online ministry's information on CofChrist.org. Providing up-to-date information will ensure visitors to CofChrist.org can find the most current details about your congregation or online and connect easily with your community.


Here are the steps you should take:
1. Review: Take a moment to visit your congregation or online ministry's webpage on CofChrist.org.
2. Update: Complete the online form to submit any necessary changes.



Survey on Formation Resources
The Formation Ministries and Communications Teams are interested in understanding which annual resources originating from International Headquarters hold the greatest significance for you and your ministry.


Please invite people in your area to share feedback and insights on this confidential survey, Results will play a crucial role in guiding our efforts to supply essential formational resources that best support your efforts. This data will directly shape our discussions regarding resource production as we move forward.
 

 
Day of Fasting and Prayer 29 October

Dear Community of Christ around the world,
With deep gratitude and sincere love, the Council of Twelve Apostles send these words to you, inspired by the spirit of Christ that binds us closely together. Every day, we admire the strength of your faith, the sincerity of your dedication, and the intensity of your love in action. In a constantly changing world, your steadfastness and passion for service shine brightly as a reflection of Christ, touching and transforming lives. We wish to express our profound appreciation for your unwavering commitment to the mission of Christ.


We also wish to convey our support for President Steve Veazey and his family. We invite the church to keep Steve and his loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. Believing in the strength of our community and the power of prayer, we trust that they will find comfort, strength, and serenity through our collective support.


The Council of Twelve warmly invites the church around the world to unite on 29 October 2023, for a special day of fasting and prayer. We hope that everyone will wholeheartedly engage in this unique day as we collectively seek God's will regarding the discernment of the next prophet-president of the Church.


We want to emphasize the importance of the discernment process, as outlined by the First Presidency. The bright future of our church hinges on our ability to listen attentively to the Spirit and to act diligently. We encourage you to continue submitting your reflections and names, adhering to the established deadlines.


Beloved Community of Christ, may the Holy Spirit, the source of unity and determination, consistently guide us and deepen our faith and devotion to Christ. We pray that all of you may be renewed, strengthened, and inspired in this noble mission.


With all our affection and prayers,
On behalf of the Council of Twelve Apostles,
Mareva Arnaud Tchong
President of the Council of Twelve Apostles

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