Community of Christ is an international family
of believers woven together by our love for each other and our
passion for sharing the peace of Jesus Christ with others.
Transformative ministry is happening around the world because of
your generous contributions. These stories provide snapshots of the
unique and faithful ways we are living our mission each and every day.
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Mission Stories From:
• Australia
• Bolivia
• Canada
• Chile
• Colombia
• England
• French
Polynesia
• Germany
• Honduras
• India
• Jamaica
• Japan
• Kenya
• Malawi
• Mexico
• Peru
• Russia
• Southeast Asia
• Thailand
• USA
• Zambia |
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AUSTRALIA |
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In the Grove—New South
Wales, Australia
An unconventional ministry explores new avenues for worship and
fellowship.photo by Wendy Ballard |
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Australia Peace
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Peace Trains spread the message of peace in
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BOLIVIA |
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Sacaba,
Bolivia near Cochabamba
CEDESPAR bakery project provides
baked goods and income
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CANADA |
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Vancouver, Canada
Young Adult pursues passions through
practical ministry and
education |
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CHILE |
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Santiago, Chile
Local church hosts a prime-time broadcast every evening
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COLOMBIA |
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Cartegena, Colombia
Youth ministries are a big part of the emerging church |
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ENGLAND |
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Manchester, England
The small Denton congregation thinks big!
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FRENCH POLYNESIA |
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Languages of a Worldwide Church
Twenty-four translators make Community of Christ resources available
in fifteen languagesphoto by Christine Bennet |
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French Polynesia
First woman to lead a Christian church in French Polynesia |
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GERMANY |
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Germany Reunion
Young Adult participation on the rise
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HONDURAS |
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Partnering in
Community—Villanueva, Honduras
New church plant witnesses to community with excitement and
love.photo by Carlos Enrique Mejia |
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Via Napolis,
Honduras
It's hard to study when your books are getting wet
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INDIA |
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Orissa, India
Thousands come to share in worship and
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World Service Corps—South India
World Service Corps volunteers learn lesson in generosity while serving
in South India.
photo by Jac Kirkpatrick |
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JAMAICA |
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Big Bridge, Jamaica
A new roof on a church building in Jamaica made a dream come true.
Article: Bridging a Path to Peace in Jamaica |
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Chudleigh, Jamaica
Generosity shared through witness,
resources, and time |
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JAPAN |
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Seijo, Japan
Caring for precious lives is the calling of Seijo Nursery
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KENYA |
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Ugunja,
Kenya
Program seeks to meet needs of children who are HIV/Aids orphans
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MALAWI |
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Malawi Graduates
Celebration for Seminary graduates |
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MEXICO and SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA |
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A Growing Family—Tecate,
Baja California and North Mexico
One family, one minister, and a collection of meeting spaces
begins new congregationphoto by Steve Tignor |
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PERU |
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Renewing Connections—Lima,
Peru
Young adults reach out to people in Monte Sion squatter's camp
photo by Paul Davis |
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RUSSIA |
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International
Friendships—Tambov, Russia
Newest International Friendship Club in Tambov drew more than 150
diverse young adults to its first gathering.
photo by Len Young |
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Russia Friendship Club
Friendship Club connects youth throughout the world |
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SOUTHEAST ASIA |
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Southeast Asia
Mission Center
The diversity of the church in Asia unified
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THAILAND |
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IYF Bangkok—Thailand
IYF brings youth together from Korea, Japan, China, Filipines,
Thai, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and USphoto by Justin
Troxell |
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
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Generations of
Invitation—Evergreen, Alabama
Message of Christ's peace erases boundaries and brings
blessings to community.photo by Chris Hart |
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Advocate, Assist,
Mentor—Moss Point, Mississippi
Leadership team live out their mission in African-American community.
photo by Chris Hart |
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Arizona Reunion
Arizona Reunion puts the children first |
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Baltimore, Maryland
Powerhouse serves as a beacon of hope |
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa
500-Year Flood Invokes the Blessings of Community
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Council Bluffs, Iowa
Congregation provides afterschool program for
reading and peacemaking.
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Independence, Missouri
Two congregations offer Jesus and Me at community center |
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Tri City, Kentucky
Peace Club provides safe, welcoming place for kids
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ZAMBIA |
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Youth Gather Across Zambia
Youth connect with other disciples to share the peace of Jesus
Christphoto by June Stephenson |
