World Church News

The following announcements have been posted to the Community of Christ website over the last week.

We invite you to browse the excerpted news items below. Click on the title of any post to read a specific announcement, or click the button below to be taken to the main eNews page where you will find all announcements sorted by type.

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THIS WEEK'S NEWS STORIES 
International Day of Peace Event

Join us on 21 September, the International Day of Peace, at the only monument in the world to the work of the United Nations. With neighbors around the world, Community of Christ will pray, commit, and act for peace! This event will be in-person and...

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‘Way Forward’ Series Begins

President Steve Veazey begins a new series of video messages today, “The Way Forward.” The Holy Spirit is stirring fresh expressions of gospel community amid massive cultural changes and human need. These messages grew from talks with the World...

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Joseph Smith III Peace Lecture

Join an online educational afternoon from Liberty Hall for the annual Joseph Smith III Peace Lecture at 2:00 p.m. 18 September Central Daylight Time. The guest speaker is Gwendolyn Hawks-Blue, Diversity and Inclusion Team co-chair team for Community...

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Death of Alan Tyree
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Retired member of the First Presidency, Alan Tyree, 92, died September 7. The First Presidency joins others in Community of Christ as we remember his life and years of ministry and leadership that touched lives around the world. Alan Tyree served 42...

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Nominate a Member or Friend for the Human Rights Award

In 1992, the International Human Rights Award for Service to Humanity was created in Community of Christ. Passed as World Conference Resolution 1228, it recognizes individuals in the forefront of organizations and causes working to alleviate human...

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Nominees Sought for World Church Finance Board

Based on World Conference Resolution 1306, elections to the World Church Finance Board occur at every World Conference. The conference elects 15 members and the Order of Bishops elects 2 members to this board. Functions of the World Church Finance...

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Letter of Counsel

This letter presents counsel for World Conference consideration and action. These transitions and calls have become evident through the guidance of the Holy Spirit during mutual discernment with other quorum and council leaders. Background information...

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2023 International Peace Award Recipient

The International Peace Award sponsored by Community of Christ and the Shaw Family Foundation will be awarded at the 2023 World Conference in April. We are pleased to announce Community Peacemaker Teams as the 2023 recipient. For thirty-five...

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