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2010 Mission Center Calendar (updated May 18, 2010)
Coastal Bend Mission Center
"Rise & Go"
Conference & Retreat
October 9 & 10, 2010
Camp Sionito
Registration Form
"First Presidency's Young Adult Tour"
October 22-24, 2010
Camp Sionito
Bandera, Texas
The First presidency is on a "world tour" to visit with young adults everywhere to capture our vision for Community of Christ!
Come spend the weekend with President Steve Veazey.
2011 Mission Center Calendar (DRAFT)
Minutes of 2009 Mission Center Conference
Includes links to:
The latest concerning the church in Haiti
10-Minute News
World Conference Accouncements
Counsel to the Church
January 17, 2010
To read the inspired counsel to the church and the letter to the church concerning quorums, click HERE
Disaster report-in phone number
Doctrine and Covenants 163 Commentary Series
What Matters Most
by David D. SchaalGod is calling for a prophetic people to emerge, drawn from the nations of the world, that is characterized by uncommon devotion to the compassion and peace of God revealed in Jesus Christ. Through divine grace and wisdom, this faith community has been given abundant gifts, resources, and opportunities to equip it to become such a people. Chief among these is the power of community in Christ expressed locally in distinctive fashions while upholding a unity of vision, foundational beliefs, and mission throughout the world.
—Doctrine and Covenants 163:11b,
Get the latest copy of Risk Management News HERE
Link to NEW Coastal Bend Mission Center Congregations Area Map
2007 Inviting and Witnessing Survey Summary
Current Positions through World Church HR
Online World Church Events Calendar
My Tithing Plan
My Tithing Plan, a personal and confidential resource to assist disciples as they consider their tithing response is available for use in Australia, British Isles, Canada, and the United States. It can be used to intentionally plan contributions to Local and World Mission Tithes, and Community Tithes.
President Steve Veazey stated in his 2005 World Conference sermon, "Stewardship, discipleship, and mission cannot be separated." Principle two of A Disciple's Generous Response addresses the larger perspective of our discipleship: a disciple is faithful in response to Christ's ministry. This concept of faithful response is applicable to every aspect of our lives.
As disciples of Jesus Christ, our faithful financial response is reflected through our consistent annual giving to Mission Tithes. This is the key to funding the church locally and around the world. Principle four of A Disciple's Generous Response specifically addresses our financial response as disciples: a disciple shares generously through tithing so that others may experience God's generosity.
It is hoped that disciples in the Community of Christ will find My Tithing Plan useful as part of a spiritual process that acknowledges the generosity of God and leads to a tithing response. It can be updated periodically as income changes.
Available for download below.
United States (PDF - 520 KB)
To order a supply of My Tithing Plan (U.S. version only), use this form.
Core Values for Mission Center Ministries
Safety, Blessing, and Mission
Safety The spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of each person is of paramount importance. All activities will be age appropriate, planned with the best interests of the participants in mind, and aligned with church priorities and mission. Activities will be conducted in full compliance with church policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws.
Blessing Activities will value and affirm the worth of all persons and promote ministries of peace and justice. Activities will provide opportunities for life-changing experiences and the formation of life-long relationships with God and Christ. Activities will assist persons in discovering, cultivating, and expressing their gifts and talents.
Mission Activities will promote the mission of the church and assist persons in discipleship formation. Activities inspire persons to share their testimony of the living Christ with others. People will be empowered to witness to others, experience spiritual growth, live according to Christian principles, and participate in the life of the Church.
Doctrine and Covenants Section 163 (ENGLISH) (ESPAÑOL)
NewsPEACE is now available at:
Music Matters - a site dedicated to congregational musicians
www.cofchrist.org/musicmatters
World Church News
Current status of World Ministries contributions
The latest issue of Emergence newsletter for young adults is now online.
Financial Harmony, written by Orval Fisher, president of the Central USA Mission Center, is a money management resource for young adults and is provided by Emergence Young Adult Ministries of the Community of Christ. Available online.
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Video clips from the 2006 Community of Christ seminary convocation includes the presentation of the Vision Award to Joe Serig and Barbara McFarlane Higdon by Graceland University president John Menzies, and part of the convocation address by Seminary Dean Don Compier addresses the seminary's goal of globalizing theological education.
Get the latest 10-Minute News Report here
Faith In Action
The Coastal Bend Mission Center
is pleased to announce the availability of
Listening Circles
The goal of the Listening Circle is to cultivate understanding. All participants share their thoughts and hear one another’s perspectives in order to gain a better understanding of views. A Listening Circle will consist of 6-8 persons led by two trained Co-Facilitators. Participants will meet for 10 sessions to talk about their life experience on this important issue. Some persons have said that they do not need to participate in a Listening Circle because they already know how they feel on this issue. To the contrary, Listening Circles are designed for persons who have an opinion on this issue. Listening Circles are about
sharing your opinion in a safe environment. Listening Circles are not a decision-making process.If you would like to participate in a Listening Circle or have more
questions, please contact
"Listen carefully to the many testimonies of those around the world who have been led into the fellowship of the Community of Christ...., Listen together to one another, without judgment or predisposition...," - D&C 162:4a, 5c
Copies of this announcement for your bulletins can be downloaded HERE