What is mission and why does it matter? This is the place we talk to people who are actively engaged in that question and discovering a wide variety of pathways to follow Jesus the peaceful One. Push play and join the adventure as we explore how God is showing up in the neighborhood and people of faith are living out mission in transforming ways.
Great things can happen in unexpected places… especially when God is involved. For Fremont, CA congregation it began with a large piece of property owned by the church that had sat unused for 40-45 years. That, and the open hearts of a group of people who wanted to be a part of Christ’s Mission. Join host…
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Engaging in mission looks different in every community. It can be experienced through simple acts of service, but it can also be a huge undertaking. Some mission opportunities arise spontaneously, and some take a long time to get up and going. But, once the momentum starts to build and partnerships are formed … amazing things…
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Looking for a new and exciting learning environment. David Lloyd, Director of the Center for Innovation in Ministry and Mission (CIMM) at Community of Christ Seminary and lifetime member of Community of Christ, has spent the last decade working to make online learning more accessible for everyone while seeking to maintain the community element that…
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Located in the heart of Council Bluffs, IA, the Community of Christ Caring Ministries Thrift Store and Food Pantry has been serving the people of the community since the ‘70s, and there’s no end in sight. Between 2 and 3 thousand families a year are served by this incredible ministry. Join host Carla Long, as…
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What happens when you bring the gifts of faith to the task of community organizing? In this episode of What’s Brewing, guest Emily Rose reminds us that one of the key gifts we bring is a “hope for God’s future that is a real source of energy.” Grab a cup of coffee and be prepared…
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The pandemic taught us many lessons, but one of the most important is that we must rethink the way we do church. We must also respond to the unique contexts of the people and places where we are called to serve. In this episode of What’s Brewing, host Robin Linkhart sits down with Chicago Mission…
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At the Lamoni Food Pantry, choice matters! What started in a small basement room of a local church has continued to grow and expand … now serving more than 80 families a month. And that’s not even the best part! The best part is that those families are treated with dignity. Because of the blessings…
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Not everyone does church the same way or at the same time. Beyond the Horizon is a new expression of the church in Michigan that has shown how amazing things can happen when friends and neighbors come together in relevant and accessible ways to meet their spiritual needs. Join host, Brittany Mangelson as she sits…
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Would it surprise you to know that Community of Christ and the LDS Church are not the only ones who consider the Kirtland Temple to be “their” sacred space? In this episode, host Brittany Mangelson sits down with Site Director, Roger Rose, to see What’s Brewing at the Kirtland Temple. From meaningful worships to group…
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Community of Christ World Conference is a great opportunity to participate in the business of the church while connecting with friends (new and old) from around the world. But, it can a bit overwhelming … especially for those attending for the first time. The great news is that there’s no one better than Peacebuilding consultant…
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