​While the coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic continue, congregations and mission centers are finding new ways to connect while we have to be physically separated. If you are looking for a way to link up with others online, please visit our Online Ministries page. 

You can find a variety of activities, worship services, gatherings, and study groups listed by day and time. We hope you continue to find connection to God and each other as we navigate these uncertain times together.

Blessings of peace and health!   

Community of Christ sent $19,500 in COVID-19 crisis support on 8 May to the states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh in India.

The money from World Church Disaster Relief/Oblation will aid 84 congregations and 2,413 families. Each family will get 10 kilograms (about 22 pounds) of rice, 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of dried legumes known as dal, and two bars of soap. Transportation costs also will be paid.
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“This support will provide important assistance to our church members and friends in villages that have suffered economically from the COVID-19 shutdown,” said Field Bishop Mark Euritt. 

Assistance like this is possible because of the ongoing generosity of church members around the world. Thank you for your contributions that uplift the Worth of All Persons and help Abolish Poverty and End Suffering. ​

​Are you wondering about the future of the church? Are you curious about the changing landscape of Christianity? 

Join us starting June 8 @ 7 p.m. CDT.

Find more information and registration at www.graceland.edu/seminary/online-lecture-series.

​As we close out the financial period from 1 July–31 December, 2019, church leaders have provided an update on Bridge of Hope. Including budget support and additional contributions, $71.1 million has been received. Thank you to all those who are working so hard toward reaching our $120 million goal!

​Spiritual Formation Ministries and Project Zion Podcast have teamed up to give us a gift of peace in the midst of troubling times. These guided practices can help you connect with the Divine no matter where you are or what’s going on around you.

This week's practice is Centering Prayer.

Take a listen! 

You can find the entire spiritual practice series "Awaken to God's Presence" on the Project Zion Podcast website. 

​The total contributed 5 May on Giving Tuesday NOW in the USA and Canada, including matching funds, was $100,062 (USD).

This online effort was launched globally in response to the financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for your participation!
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We encourage you to continue to give as you are able to Worldwide Mission Tithes and Local Mission Tithes. 

​Thanks to Steve Graffeo for these gorgeous photos of the Japanese Meditation Garden at the Temple in Independence, Missouri. 

​Saturday, May 2, is the 12th annual World Labyrinth Day. Traditionally, people are encouraged to seek a local labyrinth and walk along the ancient pattern. Community of Christ has participated in the past by hosting guided labyrinth walks at the Temple. 

This year, since much of the world is still practicing physical distancing, we've created a replica of the Temple labyrinth that you can trace with your finger on paper or screen. Walking a labyrinth can be a spiritual practice for people of all ages.

Some suggestions before you "walk" the labyrinth: 

• Pause before entering the labyrinth to center thoughts and intention. Find a pace that is comfortable and simply move along the path to the center and back out. 
• Be aware of the possible purposes and patterns symbolized in the journey.
• The path from the entrance of the labyrinth to the center represents a time for releasing, emptying, and quieting. Let go of things that block communication with God. Relinquish things you attempt to control.
• The center is a place for meditation and prayer. Enter with an open heart and mind and receive whatever clarity and wisdom is available.
• As you leave the center, be aware of insight or clarity received. The path leading out of the labyrinth is for communion with God, for gratitude, for empowerment in living God’s call.
• Pause along the way or stay in the center as long as you need. 
  
• Be mindful of thoughts and feelings that happens along the way.

"Sheltering in Place" - a video check-in from Community of Christ President Steve Veazey.