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Abolish Poverty, End Suffering – Part III

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Abolish Poverty, End Suffering — Part Three In our previous two articles we explored the idea that: “Community of Christ pursues Christ’s mission to abolish poverty and end suffering (#AbolishPovertyEndSuffering). This profound call is deeply rooted in Judeo-Christian teachings and … Continue reading →

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Abolish Poverty, End Suffering – Part II

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Abolish Poverty, End Suffering — Part Two In my previous article on this topic, #AbolishPovertyEndSuffering, we asserted that: “Community of Christ pursues Christ’s mission to abolish poverty and end suffering. This profound call is deeply rooted in Judeo-Christian teachings and … Continue reading →

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Abolish Poverty, End Suffering – Part I

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Blessed Are The Poor, In Spirit! (Part One) Community of Christ pursues Christ’s mission to abolish poverty and end suffering. This profound call is deeply rooted in Judeo-Christian teachings and scripture related to justice for the poor. Throughout the law, … Continue reading →

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Mondays in Lent: March 1

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Each Monday in Lent we are providing a Lenten Reading from the Lamoni Heartland Mission Center Diversity Team. This week’s reflection comes from Christine Joslin, pastor at Northwest Congregation, Community of Christ. I had the opportunity to study in Nigeria … Continue reading →

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Peace Moments

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“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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