We invite you to join with us in pursuing Christ's Mission
through these activities.
through these activities.
Topeka Congregation Conference
Our pastor has called for a Congregation Conference (Business Meeting) to be held at the church on Sunday, August 19, 2018, at 9:30 AM. The congregation will consider for approval, four priesthood calls, receive the FY 2017 Audit Report and any other business which needs to come before the congregation. Sunday school classes will not be held so that all can participate in this important event.
Our pastor has called for a Congregation Conference (Business Meeting) to be held at the church on Sunday, August 19, 2018, at 9:30 AM. The congregation will consider for approval, four priesthood calls, receive the FY 2017 Audit Report and any other business which needs to come before the congregation. Sunday school classes will not be held so that all can participate in this important event.
Abolish Poverty-End Suffering: Pennies for Africa
Join with us the third Sunday of each month, during our morning Worship Service, as we give our Pennies for Africa. This special offering is contributed to the Community of Christ Africa Mission Centers to be utilized by the mission centers, as may be needed. The next Pennies for Africa Offering is scheduled for Sunday, August 19th.
Join with us the third Sunday of each month, during our morning Worship Service, as we give our Pennies for Africa. This special offering is contributed to the Community of Christ Africa Mission Centers to be utilized by the mission centers, as may be needed. The next Pennies for Africa Offering is scheduled for Sunday, August 19th.
Congregational Picnic: Youth Camp Fundraiser
Please plan to join with us for a Congregational Picnic, on Sunday, August 19th, following the morning worship service, at the church fellowship hall. This meal will be provided by our youth group families to raise funds for youth camp. Table service, napkins, plates, cups and beverage will be provided by the Hospitality Ministry Team. A freewill offering will be collected at the serving line. Please make checks payable to "Community of Christ" and write youth camp fund on the memo line.
Please plan to join with us for a Congregational Picnic, on Sunday, August 19th, following the morning worship service, at the church fellowship hall. This meal will be provided by our youth group families to raise funds for youth camp. Table service, napkins, plates, cups and beverage will be provided by the Hospitality Ministry Team. A freewill offering will be collected at the serving line. Please make checks payable to "Community of Christ" and write youth camp fund on the memo line.
Reception: Honoring Mary Johnson
The Topeka Congregation will host a reception honoring Mary Johnson who is moving to Colorado at the end of this month. The reception will be held at Community of Christ, 5252 SW 19th Street, Topeka KS on Saturday, August 25th from 2 PM to 4 PM. There will be a basket at the reception to collect cards for Mary.
The Topeka Congregation will host a reception honoring Mary Johnson who is moving to Colorado at the end of this month. The reception will be held at Community of Christ, 5252 SW 19th Street, Topeka KS on Saturday, August 25th from 2 PM to 4 PM. There will be a basket at the reception to collect cards for Mary.
Baby Shower
Jordan Edwards and Julie Martinek are having a Baby Boy! You are invited to help celebrate on Sunday August 26th, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. At Topeka Community of Christ (5252 SW 19th Street, Topeka KS) Fellowship Hall. You will find them registered at Target and Amazon.
Jordan Edwards and Julie Martinek are having a Baby Boy! You are invited to help celebrate on Sunday August 26th, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. At Topeka Community of Christ (5252 SW 19th Street, Topeka KS) Fellowship Hall. You will find them registered at Target and Amazon.
Midlands Mission Center: Pastor and Congregation Financial Officer Meeting
At the Topeka Kansas Congregation (5252 SW 19th Street, Topeka KS 66604) on Sunday, August 26th, 2018, at 3 PM.
At the Topeka Kansas Congregation (5252 SW 19th Street, Topeka KS 66604) on Sunday, August 26th, 2018, at 3 PM.
Midlands Mission Center Newsletter – August 2018
This information is primarily distributed through congregational worship bulletins. In case you missed it, you can view it here.
This information is primarily distributed through congregational worship bulletins. In case you missed it, you can view it here.
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Topeka Building Maintenance and Repair Needs
It has been difficult with busy schedules to find the time when a group could get together on a scheduled day to address maintenance and repair needs for our church building. Rollie Marolf, Church Building Superintendent, has put together a list of projects which could be done by individuals, families or a small group, on your schedule. The following list is posted on the Kitchen Door. Please cross off and initial projects as you accept them. Please contact Rollie for materials, such as paint or questions regarding the projects.
Thank you for your assistance, Topeka CofC Building/Facilities Committee The project list has been updated! As of August 3rd.
It has been difficult with busy schedules to find the time when a group could get together on a scheduled day to address maintenance and repair needs for our church building. Rollie Marolf, Church Building Superintendent, has put together a list of projects which could be done by individuals, families or a small group, on your schedule. The following list is posted on the Kitchen Door. Please cross off and initial projects as you accept them. Please contact Rollie for materials, such as paint or questions regarding the projects.
Thank you for your assistance, Topeka CofC Building/Facilities Committee The project list has been updated! As of August 3rd.
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Doorstep Website
Abolish Poverty-End Suffering: Doorstep Newsletter-August 2018
We would like to thank everyone who donated items for Christmas in July! As kids are getting ready to go back to school, now is the perfect time to stock up on school supplies. Doorstep provides new school supplies to the children we adopt at Christmas to replenish them for the second half of the year. If you can help with these items while supplies are plentiful, and on sale, we would greatly appreciate your donations!
In the heat of summer we are seeing more requests for hygiene kits. In 2017, we gave out 852 hygiene kits! We are in need of deodorant, bar soap or body wash, shampoo/conditioner in one, razors and shaving cream, sunscreen and chapstick. Thank you in advance if you can help! Doorstep is open Monday – Friday from 8am – 3pm for donations. We are located at 1119 SW 10th Avenue (10th & Buchanan). For additional information regarding how you can assist Doorstep, please contact Ruth Van Fossen.
We would like to thank everyone who donated items for Christmas in July! As kids are getting ready to go back to school, now is the perfect time to stock up on school supplies. Doorstep provides new school supplies to the children we adopt at Christmas to replenish them for the second half of the year. If you can help with these items while supplies are plentiful, and on sale, we would greatly appreciate your donations!
In the heat of summer we are seeing more requests for hygiene kits. In 2017, we gave out 852 hygiene kits! We are in need of deodorant, bar soap or body wash, shampoo/conditioner in one, razors and shaving cream, sunscreen and chapstick. Thank you in advance if you can help! Doorstep is open Monday – Friday from 8am – 3pm for donations. We are located at 1119 SW 10th Avenue (10th & Buchanan). For additional information regarding how you can assist Doorstep, please contact Ruth Van Fossen.
Develop Disciples to Serve: Temple School Classes-Online
All classes are taken directly from Community of Christ material. Classes indicated as “Temple School” include Temple School credit. The entire content of the Ministry and Priesthood classes are provided in this online format. Please go to the "Resources" section of this website for additional information and to register for classes.
Ministry of the Disciple (MP 301): Registration beginning August 8 – Class dates: Sept. 8 – Nov. 2 or 9 (extra week for Thanksgiving)
Introduction to Scripture (SS 400): Registration beginning August 8 – Class dates: Sept. 8 – Nov. 2 or 9 (extra week for Thanksgiving)
All classes are taken directly from Community of Christ material. Classes indicated as “Temple School” include Temple School credit. The entire content of the Ministry and Priesthood classes are provided in this online format. Please go to the "Resources" section of this website for additional information and to register for classes.
Ministry of the Disciple (MP 301): Registration beginning August 8 – Class dates: Sept. 8 – Nov. 2 or 9 (extra week for Thanksgiving)
Introduction to Scripture (SS 400): Registration beginning August 8 – Class dates: Sept. 8 – Nov. 2 or 9 (extra week for Thanksgiving)
Invite People to Christ: Early Morning Prayer Service
You are invited to join us in worship, the first Sunday of each month, for an early morning prayer service. The next early morning prayer service is scheduled for Sunday, September 2nd at 8:00 AM, at the church.
You are invited to join us in worship, the first Sunday of each month, for an early morning prayer service. The next early morning prayer service is scheduled for Sunday, September 2nd at 8:00 AM, at the church.
Abolish Poverty-End Suffering: Oblation Offering
The first Sunday of each month, all undesignated offerings collected are given to Community of Christ Abolish Poverty End Suffering Ministry. Generous disciples can also give through offering envelopes by designation of funds to Abolish Poverty, End Suffering or at any time through eTithing. The next oblation offering is scheduled for Sunday, September 2nd, during our Traditional Worship Service.
The first Sunday of each month, all undesignated offerings collected are given to Community of Christ Abolish Poverty End Suffering Ministry. Generous disciples can also give through offering envelopes by designation of funds to Abolish Poverty, End Suffering or at any time through eTithing. The next oblation offering is scheduled for Sunday, September 2nd, during our Traditional Worship Service.
Develop Disciples to Serve: Latter-day Seekers Ministry
Presented by Seventy John Wight at the Topeka Kansas Congregation (5252 SW 19th Street, Topeka KS 66604) on Saturday, September 8, 2018, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Come and learn about this important ministry and how to be helpful rather than hurtful. Cost is $10 and lunch will be provided.
Presented by Seventy John Wight at the Topeka Kansas Congregation (5252 SW 19th Street, Topeka KS 66604) on Saturday, September 8, 2018, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Come and learn about this important ministry and how to be helpful rather than hurtful. Cost is $10 and lunch will be provided.
Retiree's Breakfast
Join us the second Tuesday of each month at 9 AM, for Food, Fellowship & Fun at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 1720 SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka KS. The next Retiree's Breakfast is scheduled for Tuesday, September 11th. For additional information regarding this activity please contact Sharon Kester.
Join us the second Tuesday of each month at 9 AM, for Food, Fellowship & Fun at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 1720 SW Wanamaker Road in Topeka KS. The next Retiree's Breakfast is scheduled for Tuesday, September 11th. For additional information regarding this activity please contact Sharon Kester.
Congregational Dinner
Please plan to join with us for a Congregational "Potluck" Dinner, on Sunday, September 16th, following the morning worship service. This meal will be hosted by Kay High & Sharon Kester. Please bring your favorite dish to share. Table service, napkins, plates, cups and beverage will be provided by the Hospitality Ministry Team.
Congregational Dinners have been scheduled by our Hospitality Ministry Team for the third Sunday of each month, except for the summer months of June & July. For additional information or if you would like to assist with this ministry by serving as a host, please contact Janet Fairchild.
Please plan to join with us for a Congregational "Potluck" Dinner, on Sunday, September 16th, following the morning worship service. This meal will be hosted by Kay High & Sharon Kester. Please bring your favorite dish to share. Table service, napkins, plates, cups and beverage will be provided by the Hospitality Ministry Team.
Congregational Dinners have been scheduled by our Hospitality Ministry Team for the third Sunday of each month, except for the summer months of June & July. For additional information or if you would like to assist with this ministry by serving as a host, please contact Janet Fairchild.
Baby Shower
A Baby Shower is being planed for Jamie and Jacob Edwards, for October 6th. Check back here for details.
A Baby Shower is being planed for Jamie and Jacob Edwards, for October 6th. Check back here for details.
Doorstep Website
Abolish Poverty-End Suffering: Doorstep’s Walk/5K Run
Saturday, October 6th is the date for our inaugural event! We are planning on this becoming our second annual fundraiser each year! You can sign up to participate yourself for $30 including a t-shirt (deadline September 10th to order a shirt) or sponsor a walker/runner! Those getting sponsors will get a free t-shirt with pledges of $100 or more. All proceeds will benefit Doorstep, Inc.
Get your family, friends, youth, community groups together and join us this October! We are excited about this event! It will start/end from shelter houses 1 & 2 at Lake Shawnee. The Walk/Run will start at 9:30am with celebrity starter, Chris Fisher from WIBW-TV 13, after the Topeka High School Drum Line gets everyone pumped up and ready to go! After the walk/run return to the shelter houses for a continental breakfast of fruit, granola bars, bagels, juice and water. Watch for a sign up table and more information in August, and plan to join us for our first Neighbor Helping Neighbor Walk/5K Run on October 6th! Please see registration form listed below. For additional information regarding how you can assist Doorstep, please contact Ruth Van Fossen.
Saturday, October 6th is the date for our inaugural event! We are planning on this becoming our second annual fundraiser each year! You can sign up to participate yourself for $30 including a t-shirt (deadline September 10th to order a shirt) or sponsor a walker/runner! Those getting sponsors will get a free t-shirt with pledges of $100 or more. All proceeds will benefit Doorstep, Inc.
Get your family, friends, youth, community groups together and join us this October! We are excited about this event! It will start/end from shelter houses 1 & 2 at Lake Shawnee. The Walk/Run will start at 9:30am with celebrity starter, Chris Fisher from WIBW-TV 13, after the Topeka High School Drum Line gets everyone pumped up and ready to go! After the walk/run return to the shelter houses for a continental breakfast of fruit, granola bars, bagels, juice and water. Watch for a sign up table and more information in August, and plan to join us for our first Neighbor Helping Neighbor Walk/5K Run on October 6th! Please see registration form listed below. For additional information regarding how you can assist Doorstep, please contact Ruth Van Fossen.
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Experience Congregations in Mission: Herald Magazine
The Herald is the denominational magazine of Community of Christ. Enjoy interesting stories and news about the church, insightful commentaries from leaders and disciples, and inspirational messages from around the world with full-color photographs and art to complete each story. This award-winning publication is produced and distributed bi-monthly in English by the church publishing division, Herald Publishing House. The Topeka congregation participates in the Hearld in Every Home Program which provides a subscription for each family who attends our congregation. For information regarding your Hearld subscription please contact Judy Thompson.
The Herald is the denominational magazine of Community of Christ. Enjoy interesting stories and news about the church, insightful commentaries from leaders and disciples, and inspirational messages from around the world with full-color photographs and art to complete each story. This award-winning publication is produced and distributed bi-monthly in English by the church publishing division, Herald Publishing House. The Topeka congregation participates in the Hearld in Every Home Program which provides a subscription for each family who attends our congregation. For information regarding your Hearld subscription please contact Judy Thompson.
Doorstep Website
Abolish Poverty-End Suffering: Doorstep Food Pantry
Topeka Community of Christ supports the Doorstep Food Pantry by collecting non-perishable foods (dry goods/can goods) on an ongoing basis. There is a collection box for this purpose in the front foyer of the church. For additional information regarding how you can assist Doorstep, please contact Ruth Van Fossen.
Topeka Community of Christ supports the Doorstep Food Pantry by collecting non-perishable foods (dry goods/can goods) on an ongoing basis. There is a collection box for this purpose in the front foyer of the church. For additional information regarding how you can assist Doorstep, please contact Ruth Van Fossen.
Girl Scout Troop 828
Topeka Community of Christ is pleased to support Girl Scout Troop 828. Girl Scout Meetings are held at the church 5252 SW 19th Street, every Thursday at 6:00 PM (except during the summer and in the event there is no school due to bad weather). For additional information regarding Girl Scout Troop 828, please contact the local Girl Scout Service unit.
Topeka Community of Christ is pleased to support Girl Scout Troop 828. Girl Scout Meetings are held at the church 5252 SW 19th Street, every Thursday at 6:00 PM (except during the summer and in the event there is no school due to bad weather). For additional information regarding Girl Scout Troop 828, please contact the local Girl Scout Service unit.
Cub Scout Pack 110
Topeka Community of Christ is pleased to be the chartered partner for Cub Scout Pack 110. Den Meetings are
held at the church 5252 SW 19th Street, every Tuesday at 6:30 PM. Pack Meetings are held the last Tuesday of each month at the church at 6:30 PM. For additional information regarding Pack 110, contact BSA Jayhawk Area Council at 785-354-8541 or Gary Middleton our Chartered Partner Representative.
Topeka Community of Christ is pleased to be the chartered partner for Cub Scout Pack 110. Den Meetings are
held at the church 5252 SW 19th Street, every Tuesday at 6:30 PM. Pack Meetings are held the last Tuesday of each month at the church at 6:30 PM. For additional information regarding Pack 110, contact BSA Jayhawk Area Council at 785-354-8541 or Gary Middleton our Chartered Partner Representative.
Cub Pack 110 Facebook Page
Boy Scout Troop 110
Topeka Community of Christ is pleased to be the chartered partner for Boy Scout Troop 110. Troop Meetings
are held at the church 5252 SW 19th Street, every Monday at 6:30 PM. For additional information regarding
Troop 110, contact BSA Jayhawk Area Council at 785-354-8541 or Gary Middleton our Chartered Partner Representative.
Topeka Community of Christ is pleased to be the chartered partner for Boy Scout Troop 110. Troop Meetings
are held at the church 5252 SW 19th Street, every Monday at 6:30 PM. For additional information regarding
Troop 110, contact BSA Jayhawk Area Council at 785-354-8541 or Gary Middleton our Chartered Partner Representative.
Support Community of Christ Through Amazon Smile
Community of Christ is registered as a charitable organization through AmazonSmile. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases to Community of Christ whenever you shop on AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.
If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider making Community of Christ the recipient of a portion of your eligible sales. Simply click this link to smile.amazon.com and Community of Christ will automatically become the charitable organization of your choice. You can change it at anytime. If you search for us, please search "Community of Christ Independence" in order have us show up on the first page of results.
Community of Christ is registered as a charitable organization through AmazonSmile. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases to Community of Christ whenever you shop on AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.
If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider making Community of Christ the recipient of a portion of your eligible sales. Simply click this link to smile.amazon.com and Community of Christ will automatically become the charitable organization of your choice. You can change it at anytime. If you search for us, please search "Community of Christ Independence" in order have us show up on the first page of results.
Disciples Generous Response
Community of Christ tithing/offering envelopes are mailed quarterly. If you need to make a change in your address, want to begin receiving offering envelopes, or discontinue receiving offering envelopes because you switched to eTithing, please contact Beverly Hoffman.
Generic offering envelopes are available in the church office for visitors or new envelope users until they can be added to the quarterly mailings or enroll in eTithing. If you need a generic offering envelope please ask for assistance from the Deacon in Charge, Pastor or Congregation Financial Officer.
Community of Christ tithing/offering envelopes are mailed quarterly. If you need to make a change in your address, want to begin receiving offering envelopes, or discontinue receiving offering envelopes because you switched to eTithing, please contact Beverly Hoffman.
Generic offering envelopes are available in the church office for visitors or new envelope users until they can be added to the quarterly mailings or enroll in eTithing. If you need a generic offering envelope please ask for assistance from the Deacon in Charge, Pastor or Congregation Financial Officer.
eTithing is Community of Christ’s online platform for members and friends in the US to give Mission Tithes. Giving is safe, easy, and flexible, using desktop computers, tablets, and mobile devices. You can make one-time or recurring contributions by bank withdrawal, and with credit and debit cards. When you set up a recurring contribution, you decide when giving starts and the frequency of recurrence (weekly, every two weeks, bimonthly, or monthly). Contribute anonymously or create an account. With an account, you can: view your giving history; add or edit bank account information; add a credit or debit card; change credit or debit card information; manage your recurring contribution; or make a one-time gift.
Midlands Mission Center
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