We invite you to join with us in pursuing Christ's Mission
through these activities.
through these activities.
Doorstep Website
Abolish Poverty-End Suffering: Volunteer at Doorstep
May is our congregation's month to provide volunteer help for Doorstep. Ruth VanFossen will be passing around a sign up sheet, during church services for volunteers to sign up to serve, during our scheduled times at Doorstep. For additional information regarding how you can assist Doorstep, please contact Ruth Van Fossen.
May is our congregation's month to provide volunteer help for Doorstep. Ruth VanFossen will be passing around a sign up sheet, during church services for volunteers to sign up to serve, during our scheduled times at Doorstep. For additional information regarding how you can assist Doorstep, please contact Ruth Van Fossen.
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. We are one of the local faith communities scheduled to stock the Doorstep Food Pantry during the month of May. 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. We are one of the local faith communities scheduled to stock the Doorstep Food Pantry during the month of May. For additional information regarding how you can assist Doorstep, please contact Ruth Van Fossen.
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 at 8:00 AM, at the church. The next early Morning Prayer Service is scheduled for Sunday, May 5th.
You are invited to join us in worship, the first Sunday of each month, for an early morning prayer service at 8:00 AM, at the church. The next early Morning Prayer Service is scheduled for Sunday, May 5th.
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 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.
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. For additional information regarding this activity please contact Sharon Kester. The next Retiree's Breakfast is scheduled for Tuesday May 14th.
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. For additional information regarding this activity please contact Sharon Kester. The next Retiree's Breakfast is scheduled for Tuesday May 14th.
Abolish Poverty-End Suffering: Pennies for Africa Offering
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 will be accepted on Sunday May 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 will be accepted on Sunday May 19th.
Congregational "Potluck" Dinner
Please plan to join with us for a Congregational "Potluck" Dinner, on the third Sunday of each month, following the morning worship service. Please bring your favorite dish to share. Table service, napkins, plates, cups and beverage will be provided by the church. The next Potluck Dinner is scheduled for Sunday, May 19th, and will be hosted by Janet Fairchild and Kay High.
Congregational "Potluck" Dinners have been scheduled 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 the third Sunday of each month, following the morning worship service. Please bring your favorite dish to share. Table service, napkins, plates, cups and beverage will be provided by the church. The next Potluck Dinner is scheduled for Sunday, May 19th, and will be hosted by Janet Fairchild and Kay High.
Congregational "Potluck" Dinners have been scheduled 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 click here to request Preyers, Joys or Concerns
Request for Prayers, Joys and Concerns
During our formal Sunday Worship Service we share requests for Prayers, Joys and Concerns with our congregation. A list of names of those requesting our prayers is also printed in our worship bulletin. We do not publish our prayer list names on our website or social media. Please click on the image to email your request for prayers to our Joys & Concerns Ministry Coordinator.
During our formal Sunday Worship Service we share requests for Prayers, Joys and Concerns with our congregation. A list of names of those requesting our prayers is also printed in our worship bulletin. We do not publish our prayer list names on our website or social media. Please click on the image to email your request for prayers to our Joys & Concerns Ministry Coordinator.
Please click on the above image for MMC Camp and Reunion registration website.
Youth Camp and Reunion Registration now open!
Go to the Midlands Mission Center webpage and register on line for youth camp or reunion. If the youth attends Topeka Community of Christ, you do not need to pay the camp fee. Middlands Mission Center will make arrangements with our Congregational Financial Officer for payment. Topeka Community of Christ provides 100% of the Midlands Mission Center Youth Camp fees for youth who attend our congregation.
You need to register your child for MMC Youth Camp prior to May 15th, as that is the cutoff date for the Topeka Congregation to make payment to Midlands Mission Center for Youth Camp fees. Please see Jim Fairchild if you need assistance with your MMC Youth Camp registration.
Go to the Midlands Mission Center webpage and register on line for youth camp or reunion. If the youth attends Topeka Community of Christ, you do not need to pay the camp fee. Middlands Mission Center will make arrangements with our Congregational Financial Officer for payment. Topeka Community of Christ provides 100% of the Midlands Mission Center Youth Camp fees for youth who attend our congregation.
You need to register your child for MMC Youth Camp prior to May 15th, as that is the cutoff date for the Topeka Congregation to make payment to Midlands Mission Center for Youth Camp fees. Please see Jim Fairchild if you need assistance with your MMC Youth Camp registration.
Topeka CofChrist Maintenance Projects
Your help is needed to assist with maintaining our Church Home. The project list has been updated and is posted on the kitchen door. If you accept a project, please sign the list next to the project. For questions, please contact Rollie Marolf. A copy of the updated project list is attached.
Your help is needed to assist with maintaining our Church Home. The project list has been updated and is posted on the kitchen door. If you accept a project, please sign the list next to the project. For questions, please contact Rollie Marolf. A copy of the updated project list is attached.
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Topeka Congregation - Priesthood Gatherings
Please plan to attend our congregation priesthood gatherings. We will meet after church. Priesthood gatherings have been scheduled for February 3rd, 2019; April 28th, 2019; August 11, 2019 and November 10th, 2019.
A "closed" Topeka Ministry FaceBook Group has been established to discuss ministry opportunities which can be provided to our Congregation and Community. You will find a link to this group on our Congregation FaceBook page.
Please plan to attend our congregation priesthood gatherings. We will meet after church. Priesthood gatherings have been scheduled for February 3rd, 2019; April 28th, 2019; August 11, 2019 and November 10th, 2019.
A "closed" Topeka Ministry FaceBook Group has been established to discuss ministry opportunities which can be provided to our Congregation and Community. You will find a link to this group on our Congregation FaceBook page.
Topeka Ministry FaceBook Group
Midlands Mission Center Newsletter - April 2019
The Midlands Mission Center News which is primarily printed and distributed through congregation worship bulletins is attached. There is an archive of previous Midlands Mission Center Newsletters on the Midlands Mission Center website.
The Midlands Mission Center News which is primarily printed and distributed through congregation worship bulletins is attached. There is an archive of previous Midlands Mission Center Newsletters on the Midlands Mission Center website.
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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.
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 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 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.
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