Justice Mission and Peace

624 | What’s Brewing | Congregational Discernment

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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623 | What’s Brewing | SPEC 2023 Recap

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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621 | Open Topics | Community of Christ Sings Hymnal Anniversary | Joey Williams

This is the third in our repost series honoring the 10th Anniversary of Community of Christ Sings. At the time of the recording, guest Joey Williams was serving as the Mission Center President of The British Isles, Western Europe, and Eurasia Mission Centers. Join host Carla Long as she sits down with Joey to talk about his…

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612 | Open Topics | A Prophetic Hymnal | Jane Gardner

In Community of Christ and on Project Zion, we talk a lot about being a prophetic people. One of the greatest tools to help us get there is our hymnal, Community of Christ Sings.  Over the next few weeks, we want to honor the 10th anniversary of that hymnal by reaching back into the Project Zion…

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606 | What’s Brewing | Enriching Sacred Community | Wendy and Bill Brian

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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602 | What’s Brewing | Low Income Housing

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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598 | What’s Brewing | Portland Congregation

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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597 | What’s Brewing | Center for Innovation in Ministry and Mission

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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592 | What’s Brewing | Prairie Bluffs Caring Ministries | Thrift Store and Food Pantry

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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587 | What’s Brewing | Faith-Based Organizing | Emily Rose

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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