Justice Mission and Peace

553 | Climate Brewing | Poetry and Story Telling At Intersection of Climate and Race | Ashia Ajani

What is your climate story? How is it affected by race, class, location, etc.? Grab your coffee and listen in as Ashia tells how she is “working to preserve, interrogate and imagine how the black diaspora has shaped and continues to shape land stewardship in the Western Hemisphere.” Hear about her work with the Mycelium…

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552 | What’s Brewing | 2023 World Conference Resolutions | Sandee Gamet

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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545 | What’s Brewing | Retired WCLC – Where are they now?

Life after service in the World Church Leadership Council… is that really a thing? Of course it is. Grab a cup and “sit down” with former WCLC members Susan Oxley, Rick Maupin, and Ken McLaughlin, as they talk with host, Carla Long, about where they’ve been and how that has affected where they are now….

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537 | What’s Brewing | Harmony

Why is “Welcoming” not enough? How can my church community become a safe space for the Queer community? Are you ready to do the hard work (heart work) necessary to move from welcoming to affirming? Find answers to these questions and more in this very informative and deeply honest conversation between Harmony President, Parker Johnson,…

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534 | What’s Brewing | World Conference Updates

World Church Secretary and Lead World Conference Director Susan Naylor shares information about Community of Christ World Conference 2023. Susan provides some terrific preview info specific to WC 2023 along with a behind the scenes look at the multifaceted planning process leading up to the conference. Veteran conference attendees as well as first timers won’t…

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ES 101 | Re-release: Christmas Hope for the Brokenhearted

Project Zion is bringing you some Christmas hope with one of our earliest episodes. Katie Langston reflects on the meaning of the Christmas story and how it can bring hope even in the depths of broken hearts and suffering.  Host: Katie Langston  Download Transcript

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528 | Open Topics | Standing High Council

Have you ever wondered about Community of Christ’s Standing High Council? These 12 leaders work with the First Presidency to provide diverse perspectives on hot topics in the church. Today, Gwendolyn Hawks-Blue shares more about who they are and what they do!  Host: Carla LongGuest: Gwendolyn Hawks-Blue Download Transcript

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522 | What’s Brewing | Community Circle

What’s Brewing in Europe, you ask? Today on the podcast, two leaders of the online group Community Circle share how they keep seekers connected across multiple countries.  Host: Carla LongGuest: Gail Shurtleff and Michael Wright Download Transcript

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515 | Open Topics | Worship at World Conference 2023

Worship planning for the 2023 World Conference is underway! Karin Peter, the newest member on the World Conference Planning Team joins PZP to share about the challenges of creating worship experiences that actively engage the international church both in the worship space and those joining online from across the globe. World Conference 2023 information: https://cofchrist.org/2023-world-conference/…

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509 | Grounds for Peace | Nonviolence Conversations

Get a brief overview of the key concepts explored during the USA Nonviolence Conversations in Spring 2022. Clips from Session Five bring the voices of many into the circle of dialogue as we consider Four Approaches to Violence and various nonviolent responses. Poignant stories from Monica, Marketer, and Kuzma make it up-close and personal. Link…

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