Key Resources

Initial Resources for Seekers/Investigators Exploring Community of Christ 

You will know that Community of Christ had a brief shared history with the Latter-Day Seeker community between 1830 to 1844.  From that time the two churches have been separate communities travelling their own, unique faith journey.

Today, Community of Christ welcomes all people, regardless of gender, sexuality, colour, race or creed.  Here we celebrate the worth of all people and embrace the rich diversity of life which creates communities of love, hope, joy and peace. A community that has ordained women to the priesthood for over 30 years, has full equality for LGBT members and friends and celebrates marriage for those that love God and each other regardless of their sexuality. You are invited to explore the material below produced by Community of Christ specifically for seekers/investigators. 

Terminology:

The following differences in our faith terminology may be of help as you explore our community:  

On the Web:

• latter-dayseekers.org
• Latter-Day Seekers Facebook link https://www.facebook.com/groups/1554356871542029/ (a closed group where your posts to the page are not made public) 

To Read:

• Book of Mormon Girl, by Joanna Brooks
• Mormonism: A Very Short Introduction, by Richard Lyman Bushman
• The Book of Mormon’s Witness to Its First Readers by Dale Luffman
• Continuing Your Discipleship in Community of Christ: An Introduction for Latter-day Seekers*
• Conceiving God: A Guide for Latter-day Seekers on Community of Christ Theology*

*Available at www.latter-dayseekers.org

To Listen or Watch:

Stephen Veazey

• Interview with John Dehlin (3-part series) featuring most frequently asked questions from seekers: http://www.mormonstories.org/stephen-m-veazey-prophet-president-of-community-of-christ-formerly-rlds-church/ 

John Hamer

• Community of Christ as a 'Church Home for Transitioning Mormons': http://www.mormonstories.org/john-hamer-on-community-of-christ-as-a-church-home-for-tranisitioning-mormons/ 
• From RLDS to Community of Christ (2 part series, both parts on this link):    http://www.mormonstories.org/mormon-stories-117-john-hamer-pt-2-from-rlds-to-the-community-of-christ/ 

Podcasts:

• http://www.projectzionpodcast.org/episode-101-faith-transition-with-alison-baines/ 
• http://www.projectzionpodcast.org/episode-106-the-cause-of-zion-with-andrew-bolton/
• http://www.projectzionpodcast.org/episode-56-community-of-christ-sings-with-joey-williams/
• http://www.projectzionpodcast.org/episode-73-ron-harmon-leading-congregations-in-mission/ 
• http://www.projectzionpodcast.org/episode-85-common-grounds-world-worship-with-art-smith/
• http://www.projectzionpodcast.org/episode-51-holy-grounds-spiritual-practices/

Sunstone UK

• For information and chats with Sunstone UK and/or Community of Christ, check out the Sunstone UK Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/143828186747679 

To Experience: 

• A welcome at Community of Christ congregations, groups and events. Come and find out more, find friendship, share your story, find answers and find a home.

Contact:  

• Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  to speak to a minister, for more resources, to ask questions or to link up

To Order:

Herald Publishing House is the publishing division of Community of Christ in Independence, Missouri. Its history dates back to 1860.

You can order in two ways:

Online through Herald House 

You can also order through our local book steward Janice Fox This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via our Mission Centre Office 01246 768831