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We Experience Congregations in Mission by becoming congregations that are the true and living expressions of Jesus Christ, woven together by the Spirit, and sent into the world as evangelistic witnesses, compassionate ministers, and justice and peacemakers. |
We invite you to join with us in pursuing Christ's Mission
through these activities.
through these activities.
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Our Conversation About Giving Needs Your Input
Community of Christ has begun an effort to realign the way the we think about giving. Conversations about a Generosity Cycle are beginning now. We invite you to be part of the bigger conversation that is evolving across the church as we explore and journey together with this new approach. Please take a few minutes to learn more by watching this video and then take a brief survey linked below. You will also find links to the video script and FAQs. Use this link to take the survey. |
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, May 6th 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, May 6th 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, May 6th, 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, May 6th, during our Traditional Worship Service.
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, May 8th. 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, May 8th. For additional information regarding this activity please contact Sharon Kester.
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, May 20th.
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, May 20th.
Congregational Dinner
Please plan to join with us for a Congregational "Potluck" Dinner, on Sunday, May 20th, following the morning worship service. This meal will be hosted by Joel & Lori Edwards. 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, May 20th, following the morning worship service. This meal will be hosted by Joel & Lori Edwards. 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.
Abolish Poverty-End Suffering: Doorstep News
Doorstep’s Annual Banquet honoring our volunteers will be at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church this year! Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 26th at 6:30pm. We will have a speaker, entertainment, volunteer awards, quilt drawing, taco bake for dinner and a Love Offering for Doorstep! Reservations are due by April 24th. Call the Doorstep office (8am – 3pm) to RSVP, 357-5341. We will have the Quilt Drawing, at $1 per chance, and you do not have to present to win! See your Doorstep representatives for tickets, or buy them at the banquet before dinner!
May is Community of Christ's Month to Help at Doorstep: Volunteers from our Congregation are needed to work in the Doorstep Clothing Room on Thursdays during the month of May. Volunteers will assist clients with clothing needs and sort clothing from 8:45 AM to 2:00 PM. Volunteers are needed for May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st. We are also one of four congregations responsible for stocking the Doorstep Food Pantry in May. A collection box is located in the front lobby of the church to collect items for the Doorstep Food Pantry. To volunteer to assist Doorstep, please contact Ruth Van Fossen.
Topeka Gives – Tuesday, June 5th at Fairlawn Plaza Mall. 7am – 6pm. A Day of Giving – Hosted by the Topeka Community Foundation.
Doorstep’s 1st Annual Neighbor Helping Neighbor Walk/Run – Saturday, October 6th at Lake Shawnee, Reynolds Lodge. Plan to join us in getting some exercise around the lake, and raise funds for Doorstep this October. We are still working out all the details, so watch for more information in the coming month!
For additional information regarding how you can assist Doorstep, please contact Ruth Van Fossen.
Doorstep’s Annual Banquet honoring our volunteers will be at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church this year! Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 26th at 6:30pm. We will have a speaker, entertainment, volunteer awards, quilt drawing, taco bake for dinner and a Love Offering for Doorstep! Reservations are due by April 24th. Call the Doorstep office (8am – 3pm) to RSVP, 357-5341. We will have the Quilt Drawing, at $1 per chance, and you do not have to present to win! See your Doorstep representatives for tickets, or buy them at the banquet before dinner!
May is Community of Christ's Month to Help at Doorstep: Volunteers from our Congregation are needed to work in the Doorstep Clothing Room on Thursdays during the month of May. Volunteers will assist clients with clothing needs and sort clothing from 8:45 AM to 2:00 PM. Volunteers are needed for May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st. We are also one of four congregations responsible for stocking the Doorstep Food Pantry in May. A collection box is located in the front lobby of the church to collect items for the Doorstep Food Pantry. To volunteer to assist Doorstep, please contact Ruth Van Fossen.
Topeka Gives – Tuesday, June 5th at Fairlawn Plaza Mall. 7am – 6pm. A Day of Giving – Hosted by the Topeka Community Foundation.
Doorstep’s 1st Annual Neighbor Helping Neighbor Walk/Run – Saturday, October 6th at Lake Shawnee, Reynolds Lodge. Plan to join us in getting some exercise around the lake, and raise funds for Doorstep this October. We are still working out all the details, so watch for more information in the coming month!
For additional information regarding how you can assist Doorstep, please contact Ruth Van Fossen.
Develop Disciples to Serve: Historic Youth Caravan
This extraordinary trip not only teaches the next generation of church youth about church history, but it also gives them an opportunity to learn about our faith and participate in meaningful worship experiences. Every four years we (Midlands Mission Center) take our High School students from Kansas City to Palmyra NY and back! Our 2018 Youth Caravan is scheduled for June 7th to June 16th, with an additional orientation at Mission Road Congregation on June 6th. Registration is now open; caravan space is offered on a first come first served basis. For additional information please contact the Midlands Mission Center.
2018 Historic Caravan Fundraising Update!
Our Mission Center needs to raise about $40,000 before June 2018 depending upon the final number of kids registered for the Historic Caravan. We have $24,000 already raised! ($13,000 left over from previous Caravans + $11,000) We have 49 teens registered as of March 25th. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today. 100% of your donation goes to ministry that really lasts a lifetime!
We have a new matching opportunity good through May 1, 2018. For every $1 donated a donor will match your donation up to $4,0000 !!! Make checks payable to Midlands Mission Center Youth Historic Caravan and note on the memo it is for the 2018 Historic Caravan.
This extraordinary trip not only teaches the next generation of church youth about church history, but it also gives them an opportunity to learn about our faith and participate in meaningful worship experiences. Every four years we (Midlands Mission Center) take our High School students from Kansas City to Palmyra NY and back! Our 2018 Youth Caravan is scheduled for June 7th to June 16th, with an additional orientation at Mission Road Congregation on June 6th. Registration is now open; caravan space is offered on a first come first served basis. For additional information please contact the Midlands Mission Center.
2018 Historic Caravan Fundraising Update!
Our Mission Center needs to raise about $40,000 before June 2018 depending upon the final number of kids registered for the Historic Caravan. We have $24,000 already raised! ($13,000 left over from previous Caravans + $11,000) We have 49 teens registered as of March 25th. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today. 100% of your donation goes to ministry that really lasts a lifetime!
We have a new matching opportunity good through May 1, 2018. For every $1 donated a donor will match your donation up to $4,0000 !!! Make checks payable to Midlands Mission Center Youth Historic Caravan and note on the memo it is for the 2018 Historic Caravan.
Experience Congregations in Mission: Chihowa Reunion
Please join us at Chihowa Retreat Center, July 8th thru July 13th for the 2018 Midlands Mission Center Chihowa Reunion. Guest Minister: David Anderson, President High Priest Quorum. Chihowa Reunion Director: Sarah Marolf (785) 730-5222. Please contact Midlands Mission Center for additional information.
Please register ON LINE, by clicking the button below.
Please join us at Chihowa Retreat Center, July 8th thru July 13th for the 2018 Midlands Mission Center Chihowa Reunion. Guest Minister: David Anderson, President High Priest Quorum. Chihowa Reunion Director: Sarah Marolf (785) 730-5222. Please contact Midlands Mission Center for additional information.
Please register ON LINE, by clicking the button below.
Develop Disciples to Serve: Midlands Mission Center Youth Camps
Registration is now open for the 2018 youth camping season. As with prior years, the Topeka Congregation, is providing 100% Camperships for all of our congregational youth members who want to attend a Midlands Mission Center Youth Camp. The 2018 MMC Senior High Camp will not be held so our youth can participate in the Historic Youth Caravan. Congregational youth camperships will cover the MMC Youth Caravan fee too. Parents need to click on the link below and register your child for the appropriate Midlands Mission Center youth camp. The camperships do not include Reunion, SPEC or IYF. For additional information please contact the Midlands Mission Center. All youth need to be registered, ON LINE, by May 15th. Please mark the payment section "Bill Me". Our CFO will be invoiced directly by the Midlands Mission Center for all of our youth camp fees. If you need assistance registering for the 2018 MMC Youth Camps, please contact Jim Fairchild.
Registration is now open for the 2018 youth camping season. As with prior years, the Topeka Congregation, is providing 100% Camperships for all of our congregational youth members who want to attend a Midlands Mission Center Youth Camp. The 2018 MMC Senior High Camp will not be held so our youth can participate in the Historic Youth Caravan. Congregational youth camperships will cover the MMC Youth Caravan fee too. Parents need to click on the link below and register your child for the appropriate Midlands Mission Center youth camp. The camperships do not include Reunion, SPEC or IYF. For additional information please contact the Midlands Mission Center. All youth need to be registered, ON LINE, by May 15th. Please mark the payment section "Bill Me". Our CFO will be invoiced directly by the Midlands Mission Center for all of our youth camp fees. If you need assistance registering for the 2018 MMC Youth Camps, please contact Jim Fairchild.
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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.
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.
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: Offering Envelopes
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.
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GoFundMission
GoFundMission is a crowdfunding pilot project of the USA mission fields of Community of Christ. Forbes.com defines crowdfunding as “the practice of funding a project or venture by receiving small monetary contributions from a large number of people. Typically via the Internet.” All-or-Nothing funding means projects are funded only if they reach or surpass 100 percent of their funding goal within 30 days. No funds are collected from donors unless the goal is reached. |
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Disciples Generous Response: eTithing
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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