We proclaim Jesus Christ and promote communities of joy, hope, love, and peace. We are a worldwide church dedicated to the pursuit of peace, justice, reconciliation, and healing of the spirit. Karyn Wingard, from Texas, offered insight into the future of the church. We are now called as Community of Christ to serve God in unimaginable ways with excitement and enthusiasm. We are called to understand each other and to depend on each other.
Healthy communities are necessary to survive.
In closing, Belrose gave a prayer of blessing for the church and the congregation sang Rise, Community of Christ. The afternoon was filled with activities for members who had traveled from near and far, and community members, some of whom were visiting for the first time. Organ recitals were held in the Temple and Auditorium, and the Graceland University Concert Choir performed selections from its spring concert tour. The Children's Peace Pavilion extended its hours to accommodate the day s many guests, and an afternoon reception offered plenty of opportunities for guests from the community, members, and friends to celebrate with each other and church leadership. The reception culminated with warm wishes from Congresswoman Karen McCarthy.