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 click to enlarge | March Features:
—Letter of Counsel about Presiding Quorums.
—Interview with President Veazey provides answers to some frequently asked questions.
—Enduring Principle Series: All Are Called by Robin Linkhart
—Feeling the Spirit's Call: Testimony from a teenager in England
—A Call to "Feed My Sheep" by Mark Stowell. Issue 03/2010 6.1MB - Click here to download. |  click to enlarge | February Features: Counsel to the Church — Prophet-President Steve Veazey places inspired words of counsel before the church to consider before the World Conference in April. Responsible Choices — We all face them. Some, such as handling industrial waste, loudly seek attention. Others, such as whether to speak up, can be soft as a whisper. All impact our lives as disciples. Hungering for God — A trip to Malawi and Kenya emphasizes the importance of relationships with people and God. Soli Deo Gloria — Why do famed musicians such as Johann Sebastian Bach use the above phrase, which means "Glory to God Alone," at the end of the manuscripts? Issue 02/2010 7.7MB - Click here to download. |  click to enlarge | January Features:
Unity in Diversity
In this Enduring Principle commentary, Seminary Dean Don Compier sees the joy of unity in diversity throughout God’s creation—everything from tropical fish to the many human cultures.
What a Wonderful and Diverse Community!
Tanoh Assoi finds a unifying force among the many tribes and cultures of Africa: Community of Christ.
Tears of the Desert
Community of Christ International Peace Award winner Dr. Halima Bashir takes on the atrocities of Darfur in her keynote address at the Peace Colloquy.
After the Hurt, Healing Restores
Survivors of rape and sexual abuse gather at a retreat and discover the power of healing as they reconnect with their Creator. Issue 01/2010 10.3MB - Click here to download. |  click to enlarge | December 2009 e-Herald:
During this season of Advent, Ron Harmon shares how a Christmas service and hymn spawn hope in "Seeking Peace on Earth. Like a donkey chasing a carrot, do we find peace always out of reach? Explore this thought in Adam Wade's enduring principle article, "Pursuit of Peace (Shalom)." The pursuit of shalom branches in many directions. Share with Amanda Hernández Cienfuegos in "Finding Ways to Pursue Peace, Understand Peace." In "Why We Wait for Camp" Shaun Withrow explores why some yearn for camp with the eagerness of a child awaiting Christmas. In the article "When Sacred, Secular Meet" Jeri Lauren Lambert explains how the transmission of sacred culture begins in our homes. Issue 12/2009 5.4MB - Click here to download. |  click to enlarge | • Worth of All Persons — Andrew Bolton reflects on the intolerance he experienced as a young adult and the love he discovered among church members.
• Building Zion in France — A camp not far from Paris provides a strong witness of Community of Christ's impact in France.
• Living Our Mission — A special eight-page section highlights the ways your generous contributions fund ministry. Issue 11/2009 5.8MB - Click here to download. |  click to enlarge | Church President Steve Veazey tells how the Enduring Principle of continuing revelation has been ingrained in our past, continues to guide us in the present, and will lead us in the future. Several people involved in the discernment process on conditions of membership learn how building our skills and experiences as a prophetic people is essential to helping us now and in the future. After the doctors tell Tony Tristani, “You have no hope,” he hears another voice say, “I am your hope.” Issue 10/2009 10.3MB - Click here to download. |  click to enlarge | In this second installment on the Enduring Principles, Apostle Susan Skoor embarks on a journey of healing after a rogue wave sweeps away her husband.
Keith Russell testifies to embracing the Native American tradition of respecting creation as an expression of his respect for God.
A preteen boy in Detroit, Michigan, learns about priorities while sparking a major effort to help a congregation extend outreach through a clothing project.
A congregation’s passion for outreach grows when it buys a house and uses it to give a needy family a new start.
A teacher from an Independence, Missouri, congregation receives a lesson when she sees God’s reach extend beyond church walls.
Dr. Halima Bashir provides a candid interview on her quest for healing—for herself and her region of Sudan—after undergoing a horrific ordeal. Issue 09/2009 6.5MB - Click here to download. |  click to enlarge | Seeking to understand the will of God is hard work. Carolyn Brock, spiritual-life ministries specialist, describes the multitude of ways that our Creator communicates with us, and she finds a strong connection with the Enduring Principles of the church.
Don Compier, dean of Community of Christ Seminary, delves into the historical roots of an understanding that shapes much of our relationship with God.
Presiding Evangelist Dave Brock begins a series that will explore the depth of meaning carried by the Enduring Principles. This kickoff effort connects the pinciple of Grace and Generosity to the "essence and heart and soul of our church identity, mission, and message."
Justin Troxell of California tells how a gathering of more than one hundred campers and staff members provides a wonderful lesson in the power of diversity while teaching about the Sermon on the Mount. Issue 08/2009 7.4MB - Click here to download. |  click to enlarge | In part two of a follow-up interview to his April 5 address, “A Defining Moment,” President Stephen M. Veazey provides additional insights on several topics, including the Community of Christ approach to scripture (particularly the Book of Mormon), young-adult participation in the church, and the future viability of the church as it engages in kingdom-building activities..
Bruce Crockett, spiritual formation specialist at the Kirtland Temple Spiritual Formation Center, shares his experience with evangelists and their spouses from Canada.
David D. Schaal of the First Presidency offers the final commentary on Doctrine and Covenants Section 163 in the two-year series. He calls the church to action for "the journey ahead" as we choose to live by our better natures as a prophetic people.
Ken Flessas, a high priest from Georgia, USA, reflects on some landscaping lessons that helped in his spiritual life.
Issue 07/2009 4.7MB - Click here to download. |  click to enlarge | June 2009 Herald
The Atlanta North congregation in Milton, Georgia, is partnering with first-responders in a unique community-outreach ministry. President Stephen M. Veazey provides added insight in a follow-up interview to his April 5 address, "A Defining Moment" (part two of this interview will appear in July). President Veazey also presents this month's feature commentary, "God Is Calling for a Prophetic People," based on Doctrine and Covenants 163:11a. Five testimonies representing different perspectives related to the Conditions of Church Membership discernment are offered. The lead news story is a report of the 130 young adults who shared their thoughts with the First Presidency after President Veazey's Temple address. Also, the Expanded World Church Leadership Council examines standards of conduct for ministers and members of Community of Christ, and Apostle Leonard Young outlines what comes next following the successful designated-giving initiative, "Place of Peace: From Russia to Ukraine." Issue 06/2009 5.3MB - Click here to download. |  click to enlarge | May 2009 e-Herald: President Stephen M. Veazey's address to the church, "A Defining Moment," is presented in full this month. He spoke about the many side issues that could distract Community of Christ from "what matters most": proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and promoting communities of joy, hope, love, and peace. The Council Bluffs, Iowa, congregation lives out its mission through an after-school reading and peacemaking program coordinated with an elementary school. A Missouri pastor and one of his congregation's newest members share their unique journey leading to baptism. Exciting news from the Southern USA Mission Field is shared by Apostle Linda Booth and Senior President of Seventy Bob Kyser. This year's recipient of the Community of Christ International Peace Award is 29-year-old Halima Bashir, a medical doctor who has dedicated her life to help rural villagers in Darfur, Africa. She will receive the award this October at the annual Peace Colloquy: "Justice for Women, Dignity for All." Issue 05/2009 7.6MB - Click here to download. |  click to enlarge | April 2009 e-Herald
Barbara Howard, retired Herald House editor, offers this month's feature commentary, "Be Vulnerable to Grace," based on Doctrine and Covenants Section 163:10. World Church minister Bruce Darrington reflects on the importance of Good Friday and Easter, particularly during times of major financial uncertainty, in his feature article "Good News!" Bob Fisher, a retired lawyer and volunteer hospital chaplain, shares an experience that reinforced for him the "Importance of Being There." Church historian Mark Scherer examines various ways membership has been understood in the church, beginning with its founder, Joseph Smith Jr., as part of a year-long churchwide discernment process on this topic. The simple act of donating socks led the Santa Barbara, California, Community of Christ congregation to discover new ways to express its Christian discipleship. Issue 04/2009 8.5MB - Click here to download. | |
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