Candid Conversations with Leaders

285 | What’s Brewing | Sandee Gamet

Recorded back in February, Sandee Gamet shares what mission looks like in Europe. From a new Dutch hymnal, to growing inquiry of seekers, to making sure children and youth programs are implementing best practices, there is plenty to keep Pastor Sandee Gamet busy!  Host: Carla LongGuest: Sandee Gamet Download Transcript

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280 | What’s Brewing | New Expressions

Mission provides endless possibilities to connect with our community. A year and a half ago, senior president of seventy John Wight started collecting ideas for congregations and small groups to engage in mission in meaningful ways. These ideas, compiled in a booklet called New Expressions, provide ideas for reimagining what church could look now and…

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278 | Coffee Buzz | Systemic Racism | President Steve Veazey

Community of Christ Prophet President Steve Veazey shares his reflections on the sin of racism. President Veazey calls the church to action so we can live up to our Enduring Principles and uphold the worth of all.  Host: Linda Booth Guest: President Steve Veazey  Download Transcript

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266 | What’s Brewing | Brussels

What happens when a Congolese refugee living in Brussels, found Community of Christ through an internet search? Coming from the LDS tradition, he found sanctuary in the message of peace and reconciliation of Community of Christ and decided to invite others. With the help of Elray Henriksen and Joey Williams, he tells his personal story…

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262 | Coffee Buzz | Sacred Community in Coronavirus Times

What is our current reality as Community of Christ during this time of social distancing? In what ways can disciples and priesthood continue to check in on each other and support the mission of the church? Today’s Coffee Buzz episode features two members of Community of Christ’s First Presidency, Scott Murphy and Stassi Cramm. Listen…

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259 | What’s Brewing | John VanDerWalker

Explore the many ways Community of Christ campgrounds can be actively engaged in mission and living the Enduring Principles. John VanDerWalker shares how he discovered diverse avenues of expressing mission, ministry, and community while serving as the caretaker at Samish Island Campground & Retreat Center. Experience campgrounds in mission as bright signal communities providing sacred…

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258 | What’s Brewing | House Church

Project Zion has discussed House Churches with ministers who lead them, but today we’re hearing from participants who have found a home in Community of Christ because of them. From both Utah and Idaho, this panel shares their experience with unconventional church. Host: Karin Peter Guests: Diana Wake, Kimberly Petersen, Jason Eyre, Brian Whitney Click…

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257 | Coffee Buzz | Faithful Disagreement

Welcome back to Coffee Buzz our monthly chat with a member of Community of Christ’s First Presidency. Today, Stassi Cramm joins us to talk about the concept of Faithful Disagreement in the church and how that has helped our faith community discuss difficult and polarizing topics. Click here to find our statement on Faithful Disagreement….

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255 | What’s Brewing in Toronto

The Toronto congregation live streams services, lectures, and meditations in addition to their face to face ministry. In today’s episode, we explore their ministry of zen and mindfulness meditation and how it’s transformed the congregation and the community at large. To view their live streams and learn more about their congregation, visit their Facebook Page….

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252 | Coffee Buzz | Jesus, The Peaceful One | President Veazey

In his closing sermon at World Conference 2019, President Veazey asked us the question, “Are we moving toward Jesus, the peaceful One?” In this episode of Coffee Buzz, President Veazey shares a little more about what we are now calling our guiding question. Find President Veazey’s sermon here. Host: Linda Booth Guest: President Veazey Download…

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