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Spiritual Formation Center
Are you familiar with the Community of Christ Spiritual Formation Center and Spiritual Formation Team? Evangelist Kris Judd of Northwest Congregation is a member of the World Church Spiritual Formation Team, a leader in the Order of Evangelists and is … Continue reading
January 10 HEB Gathering
Our first “HEB” meeting is set for January 10th, 3 p.m. via Zoom. One of the first items covered will be how to use Zoom! If you need any help ahead of time, please be sure to reach out to … Continue reading
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The World Is About to Turn
Sermon by Mission Center President and Financial Officer Glenn Johnson December 20, 2020 Christmas is Coming. As a child growing up, my grandparents always stayed at our home for Christmas. My Mom’s father, Charles Cotton, was born in London England … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, Annunciation, art, Christmas, Holy Yes, Isaiah Scroll, Jerusalem Cross, Luke 1, Luke 4, Mary, mission, Nazareth, Unity in Diversity, Worth of All Persons
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December 27, 2020 Peace Moment
December 27, 2020 Peace Moment 12/27/20 Prayer for Peace (from Worship Helps) and Peace Moment with introduction Each week during Advent and beyond we will hear a Peace Moment in addition to the prayer for peace. Hopefully you will be … Continue reading
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December 20, 2020 Peace Moment
December 20, 2020 Peace Moment For 12/20/20 Prayer for Peace (from Worship Helps) and Peace Moment with introduction Introduction Each week during Advent and beyond we will hear a Peace Moment in addition to the prayer for peace. Hopefully you … Continue reading
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December 13, 2020 Peace Moment
December 13, 2020 Peace Moment For 12/13/20 Prayer for Peace (from Worship Helps) and Peace Moment with introduction Introduction Each week during Advent and beyond we will hear a Peace Moment in addition to the prayer for peace. Hopefully you … Continue reading
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Asking “But Why?” in the Advent
Luke 1:41-45 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And why … Continue reading
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Peace Moments
“Peace Moments” for Lamoni Heartland Online Worships As one ministry of the Lamoni Heartland Peace, Justice and Poverty Relief Task Force, “Peace Moments” will be brief peace and justice focused statements or meditations designed to lift up concern and motivate … Continue reading
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What’s Brewing at Project Zion Podcast? Creating Connection
Creating Connection is an integrated and holistic way to experience mission. By taking a look at how your faith community fits into the broader community, you can be more fully awake to what God is doing in your neighborhood. Today, Lamoni … Continue reading
Tagged Creating Connection, Des Moines, Glenn Johnson, Iowa meetup groups, Lamoni, Lamoni Heartland Mission Center, meeting people, meeting people in Des Moines, meeting people in Iowa, meetup.com, new in area, new in Des Moines, new in Iowa, social connection
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On Well-Being, Science and IMMB
On Connecting Science-Backed Keys to Well Being and the IMMB of Community of Christ Organizations like the Greater Good Science Center (GGSC) at UC Berkeley have brought attention to research on positive mental health and several keys to well-being: Compassion, … Continue reading
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Tagged altruism, awe, basic beliefs, bridging differences, compassion, diversity, empathy, enduring principles, forgiveness, happiness, IMMB, meditation, mindfulness, mission initiatives, purpose, science, social connection
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