We’ve all learned that some things in life are inevitable. Change is one of them. But, none of us has ever experienced change as rapidly and constantly like the change that was thrust on us by the COVID pandemic. In this episode of What’s Brewing, host Blake Smith welcomes university professor, avid observer and long-time…
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Working for the Church is nothing new for newly set apart President of Seventy, Joelle White, who comes from a distinguished line of retired church appointees. And, rather than going the way of some “preacher’s kids,” Joelle has found herself immersed in Christ’s Mission. Her passion for and understanding of the Worth of All Persons…
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Two Seventies walk into a church … it may sound like the beginning of a joke but it’s actually what happened for this episode of What’s Brewing. Host Blake Smith sat down with friend and guest Craig Perryman to talk about Congregational Discernment. The process of discernment is typically filled with contemplative moments and extended…
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For more than 50 years, SPEC has created a unique environment for high school-aged youth to form and experience community. From volleyball camp in its early days to a truly spectacular event where youth can develop existing skills or try something completely new through Leadership, Arts, Sports and Worship, SPEC continues to evolve. In this…
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Enriching Sacred Community with sacraments, tater tots, and the mission prayer. You had me at tater tots!! Who wouldn’t want to go to a retreat with a title like that… just out of plain curiosity if nothing else? Sounds like just the right mix of fun and seriousness, right? Grab a cup of coffee and…
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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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For the first time in history, a woman has been elected to serve as the Senior President of Seventy in Community of Christ. With the exception of an admitted brief period of rebelliousness, God has been central to Karin Peter’s life. Starting as a small child quietly absorbing all that she could through books and…
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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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