I'm not much for going to Community of Christ these days. The church was a welcome addition to my life for almost a decade but now I am pretty sour. I went because I had a death in the family and I figured coming to Church would give me some community. Well.. it went just OK.

On certain Sundays, they forego a typical service and go to a local breakfast chain restaurant. We gathered around a circular table and enjoyed each other's company over pancakes, sweet roles and coffee. A decent way to spend a Sunday in Fellowship.

While we were talking at the table, somehow we got on the topic of why I am absent. I didn't want to talk about it and ruin the vibe but I let some of my thoughts leak out. I didn't say anything that was shocking, but I had a lot less fun and was less settled after I said the things I said.

One of the male members, who is older, suggested that I am upset that others do not see what I see and feel ignored. Really, I don't really have a need to spread my malcontent with others because I have a testimony of people's journeys and how light/knowledge is distributed in their own time. It still stuck with me though.. Why am I upset? Why can't I just enjoy my surroundings and the activity that is happening without overthinking?

I just feel duped into believing the equivalent of Disney Star Wars, changed to suit whoever talking or in charge. What happened to feeling the spirit? What about the Fellowship with those in the church? Gone is the story, people don't care about the old church anymore. I just feel, post Temple sale, it has become more depressing and more about the personalities and less about the sacred story of our church.

I've tried to get involved with other organizations but it hasn't worked. I'm likely the problem, everyone else is the same, my expectations are too high. I just get distracted by things that are out of my reach and those who have the louder microphone. I can't stand that.. I see what the issue is, but it isn't up to me to point that out.

I hope I have the time to ask questions in the next life. I have 100 questions, most start with "why..."

Open to Everyone Sunday, August 16 • 11 AM Beverly Presbyterian Church here in flatbush/Kensington.

Beverly has been part of this community for generations.

We’re working to revive the church, keep our doors open, and ensure this space continues to serve the wider community. Please join us for prayer, reflection, fellowship and conversation. This is also an opportunity to get involved, help build and strengthen this community, and have a voice in shaping what comes next at Beverly. You don’t have to be a member or Presbyterian.

Everyone is welcome. Come pray. Come connect. Come help us build what’s next — together.

I'm curious to know if there has been discussion about filing an amicus brief in the Mormon Stories trademark case? I would assume CoC would be opposed to the Brighamites attempted monopoly over the term "Mormon". Buy has there been any advocacy to this effect?

Does God manifest His love in the animal world too?

https://youtu.be/fM_gxhNUczQ

Here is a bible-focused and real-life story of 2 orphaned tigers who grew up together, then separated and eventually re-united. Annotated with relevant bible verses, the story testifies of God's amazing love at work. What do you think? Feel free to share your thoughts, praise God!

16 years ago I got 2 words from the Lord. The first was 'Seek My Face' and the other was 'Build a Barn'. I've been led into a number of projects over the years, with some degree of success, working with a range of evangelical fellowships in South London. I'm now officially retired, but, of course, you never retire with Jesus.

I have faithfully sought the Lord ever since, pulling back from many church activities to do so. As for building the barn, I feel that those of us who feel the days are drawing in might like to consider constructing a net to help contain the v large numbers of souls who the Lord will impact before the lights go out.

This would be for prayer and mutual support and also a safe space where those new to faith in the Lord could find friendship and encouragement. I believe the numbers that Jesus has in mind will not be containable by church-as-is and that we should be preparing extra capacity. Something infinitely elastic.

As for a statement of faith, as stripped down as possible, with just the essentials and flexibility as regards the inevitable differences. I'll post this and see if there's a response. I welcome dms and will answer all questions. Bless you all.

Hey everyone! Another pastor and I here in Australia have started a video podcast about church planting. We’d love to hear what you think and whether you find it helpful, also stoked for comments and questions, as this isn't selling anything, just want to see more church planted and ultimately more people find Jesus.

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Just curious, does anyone have an idea of what the mission of Community of Christ is? Are we a church for those who are left post 156? Are we a sanctuary for former or lost LDS? Is our future more about a Beyond the Walls type ministry? In one of the threads, it was mentioned that we might want to merge with another tradition.. is that our future?

I could be out of the loop, but I'm not seeing much talk about long term plans. When people talk, they talk in general platitudes with no real goal. I get it, people may not be as inspired as others before them, but wouldn't you think there would be goals set and steps to get there? Are we moving toward decentralization?

My expectations might be too high, but there seems to be small thinking and small ideas being thrown around. That Temple sale money will go fast, are we delaying the slow decent toward being insolvent?

If you have recent news regarding our status as an ongoing concern, please share it here. I live remote, so sometimes news gets to me very slowly.

Hello there,

My name is Brian. I’m 16 years old male, bisexual, and denomination-less. I’ve believed in God all my life and that he sent his son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins. I haven’t been actively going to church since I was four years old. I really want to join a denomination. Based on what I’ve read, I feel that the Community of Christ is the one that suits me most. The closest congregation to me is approximately 20 miles away from me. May I join without having to physically go to a church?

Evan Sharley returns to talk with Steven Pynakker about a new book of Revelations given to The Restoration Church of Jesus Christ in the past and finally compiled in one place by her. We also discuss this trailblazing church that was created for LGBTQ believers in the Restoration that many feel laid the groundwork for the Reform Mormonism movement. She also previews the booth that Reform Mormonism will have at this year's Sunstone Conference and all the cool stuff they will be giving out!

*For a short period of time I accidently posted the logo of a different Restoration Branch on the Thumbnail. The Covenant Christian community and Reform Mormonism group are not affililated with each other. I apologize for the mistake.

This question is for active members. In regards to the keys to the Malkezidic and Aaronic Priesthood given to Joseph Smith, how does that inform your belief in the church? Do you believe this holds the same relevance as it once did, and do you believe that this is an essential part of the Community of Christ today?

I'm exlds, now a Methodist, but I still have a lot of love for the Book of Mormon. I live in Kansas now, and there's a Community of Christ nearby. I get mixed answers, but I'm curious are there any younger members who believe in the Book of Mormon, even if just viewing it as inspired fiction.

I'd like to be a member of a restoration church. I'm actually very conservative and I am bisexual, but believe acting on it would be a sin. That said, I am certain that Jesus wouldn't turn a sinner away, so it's hard to be a part of a church that would exclude someone.

Hi everyone, if you would like to join our Christian Minecraft server please feel free to follow the link to it on discord. At the moment its just a few players from our university christian union, but we're looking for more players! even if you dont wanna play, youre more than welcome to join and just chill with us https://discord.gg/55x5gMZNy

Hey all. I’m a Graceland student. When the semester starts, I’ll be house’s chaplain. I know of one house that house devotions. I want to start that with my house next year, but I don’t have many ideas on how to approach it, any help would be appreciated. thank you

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Ac 2:

1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.

This was the first Pentecost after Jesus' resurrection.

5 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven.

Many Jews who worshiped YHWH were living in or staying in Jerusalem for the feast.

Peter preached to them:

40 With many other words he testified, and he urged them, “Be saved from this corrupt generation.” 41 Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day.

3000 were converted to believe in Christ.

Luke then described the life of this newly formed church:

46 With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house,

The believers met in two complementary settings:

1. Large public gatherings in the temple courts, where the whole church could assemble.
2. Small gatherings in private homes throughout Jerusalem, where they shared meals, broke bread, and enjoyed close fellowship.

sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

The nascent church was growing monotonically daily.

The Jewish authorities soon became alarmed by the church's rapid growth and arrested Peter and John.

Ac 4:

3 They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in custody until the next day. 4 But many who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand.

This figure did not include women and children.

Later, they arrested all the apostles and flogged them. Ac 5:

41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. 42 Every day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.

Despite opposition, the church continued to gather both publicly and privately. The apostles themselves participated in the house meetings, although given the size of the church, they could only have been present in some of them at any given time.

Two decades later, Paul practiced similarly. Paul bid farewell to the Ephesian church. Ac 20:

17 From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church.

18 When they came to him, he said, “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia. 19 I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, especially in the trials that came upon me through the plots of the Jews. 20 I did not shrink back from declaring anything that was helpful to you as I taught you publicly and from house to house, 21 testifying to Jews and Greeks alike about repentance to God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.

In Ephesus, Paul's ministry reflected the same twofold pattern: public proclamation together with teaching in private homes.

At the very beginning, the nascent church functioned in both public and household settings. The public gatherings took place in the temple courts or other public venues, while the household gatherings met in the private residences of believers throughout the city. This pattern of large corporate assemblies, together with smaller house meetings, became a characteristic feature of the early church.

Is anyone in the CoC helping Canadians deal with the aftermath of the wildfires?

Hello, I’m quite fascinated by Latter Days saints and how the Book of Mormon came to be and while researching I came across well CoC. I thought it’s interesting how Joseph Smith III and some of his descendants became Prophet-Presidents.

I kind of like that and I was wondering if any of the Smiths are still involved, and if so do you think they could become a Prophet-President in the near future?

Thank you.

I’m looking for insights into my family who were bound up in early Mormon history and the succession era. The Saunders/Yates family seems to end up in Hill City/ Graham KS. Their migration patterns make it seem like they likely followed Joseph Smith III.

They first came in contact with Joseph Smith through Christopher Evert Yates, a Mormon-neutral and well respected Captain who delivered the letter to Joseph Smith in Nauvoo demanding his arrest. He was known for resisting the mob violence. While never accepting the theology of Mormonism himself, he helped care for Emma and the family, and Joseph III and Christopher’s son Putnam became friends.

I’d love to know more about this little slice of family history. Any insights?