Lamoni Heartland Mission CenterJourney in the Mystery of God Steve Veazey, President of Community of Christ, recently shared in an interview with Linda Booth on the Project Zion Podcast in a very interesting discussion that touched on spirituality: I think it’s proven that hard times cause more people to spiritually yearn to seek God for help and hope […]
Pursue Peace on Earth! We see it on Christmas cards every year: “Peace on Earth!” But what would the world look like if individuals, congregations and communities truly pursued peace on earth? Is it important to “pursue peace on earth?” The reason Community of Christ pursues Christ’s mission to pursue peace on earth is deeply […]
Finding God in a Box of Cereal Mark 9:38-42, 49-50 John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not stop him; for no one who does a deed of power in my name […]
On Easter Wednesday, How Does Community Conquer Death? As we continue our journey of Eastertide in celebration of the resurrected Christ, I am focused on the question today of what it means to be the community of Christ? “Being truly human and living in community are inseparable. This wisdom is beautifully captured in an African […]
On Easter Tuesday, Where Is Your Microcosm of Awe and Hope? One of the benefits of my assignment as Pastor to the Niagara Falls-Lewiston Congregation, was the opportunity to spend time at Niagara Falls itself, in awe. The mist is always there. The mist rises like an aria of hope. It reassures us that even […]
Test Congregation is pleased to invite the Test, Iowa community to our 20th Annual Easter Sunrise Service.
I had the opportunity to study in Nigeria where I confronted not only ignorance on my part but it forced me to stare in the face of diversity of religion, to feel the loneliness of being in the minority and to witness profound poverty as well as the sad lack of education, law and community […]
Community of Christ Test Congregation is hosting a picnic and food eating contest on Saturday May 1st at NOON. All are invited to bring food and eat it. We will be gathering outside on the lawn and by the picnic tables. The food categories have not been announced for the contest but please stay tuned […]
We are so excited to announce our new bell tower that we can use to wake up the whole neighborhood when it is time for church. In fact, we want to invite you to help us dedicate our new community bell tower. Monday May 3 at 7PM
Test Congregation is pleased to announce a Summer Campfire Series right here in Test, Iowa at Community of Christ. Please join us for the Summer Campfire Series: Mondays 7:45 PM Campfires last just 30 minutes. You can have the young ones in bed at 8:30. Free Popcorn and Lemonade at 7:30 PM. Bring the whole […]