Justice Mission and Peace

296 | Grounds for Peace | Interfaith Partnerships and Advocacy | Zac Harmon-MacLaughlin

In partnership with the 2020 European Peace Colloquy, Project Zion Podcast is bringing you interviews with the presenters. Today, we welcome Zac Harmon-MacLaughlin to expand on his presentation, “Interfaith Partnerships and Advocacy”. Zac Harmon-McLaughlin is the Dean and faculty member of the Community of Christ Seminary and Director of Religious Studies at Graceland University. He…

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291 | Grounds for Peace | Dehumanization Yesterday and Today: How to Act as Neighbour

In partnership with the 2020 European Peace Colloquy, Project Zion Podcast is bringing you interviews with the presenters. Today, we welcome Andrew Bolton to expand on his presentation, “Dehumanization Yesterday and Today: How to Act as Neighbour”. View Andrew’s Peace Colloquy Presentation  Host: Joey WilliamsGuest: Andrew Bolton Download Transcript

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288 | Grounds for Peace | Evolution and Human Violence | Richard Wrangham

In partnership with the 2020 European Peace Colloquy, Project Zion Podcast is bringing you interviews with the presenters. Today, we welcome Richard Wrangham to expand on his presentation, “Evolution and Human Violence”. Richard Wrangham, a distinguished British primatologist explains that humans are both gentle and calculatingly violent. Hence the title of his recent book The…

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287 | What’s Brewing | Alaska

Take a mission adventure to Alaska with John VanDerWalker, a gifted storyteller. John shares how full-immersion in context, culture, relationship, deep listening, and vulnerability lead to transformation, new life, and tasting the Kingdom of God.  Host: Robin LinkhartGuest: John VanDerWalker  Download Transcript

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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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283 | 2020 European Peace Colloquy

In response to the call of Jesus the peaceful One, Community of Christ Europe is holding a 2020 European Peace Colloquy. Andrew Bolton, Elray Henriksen, and Joey Williams provide an energetic overview of this multi-dimensional peace event delivered online over the course of four months. It’s free and it’s called Peaceful Humanity: A New Creation,…

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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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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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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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