Join us in pursuing Christ's Mission through these activities.
Topeka Community of Christ Activities Suspended
Out of concern for the health of our members and community, our pastor has suspended all in-person church activities until further notice. During this period of Social Distancing, we invite you stay connected with us through online worship and community building activities.
Out of concern for the health of our members and community, our pastor has suspended all in-person church activities until further notice. During this period of Social Distancing, we invite you stay connected with us through online worship and community building activities.
Please click on the above image for a link to the Topeka Community of Christ Facebook page.
During this period of Social Distancing, please stay connected with us through the Topeka Community of Christ Facebook page.
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Hope in Trying Times
A Message from President Steve Veazey. President Veazey shares his conviction and experience of peace and assurance that God is moving us toward fuller embodiment of the gospel, even in the midst of difficult situations. |
Midlands Mission Center Newsletter - July 2020
The Midlands Mission Center News which is primarily printed and distributed through congregation worship bulletins is attached.
The Midlands Mission Center News which is primarily printed and distributed through congregation worship bulletins is attached.
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Click on the Icon for a link to Doorstep Topeka website.
Abolish Poverty - End Suffering - Doorstep News
Doorstep News– July 2020
This July we are taking all of our summer events and rolling them into one month! We have Christmas in July collections for our adopted families this December, our 2nd Annual Summer Cash Bash, and this year Doorstep is the Envista Cares charity for July!
Last December Doorstep assisted 277 households involving 883 individuals with Christmas gifts and food. Each year we celebrate “Christmas in July” to get a jump start on collecting new items for our annual Christmas adoption! Our goal is to help alleviate some of the strain during the holidays by also collecting items mid-year. Doorstep will adopt 260 households with 800+ individuals this December through the Christmas Bureau. Our focus for Christmas in July is household items, health kit items, toys, school supplies, gifts for men and women, sheet sets, and blankets. These are items that are not seasonal, and easy to find this time of year! The families we adopt are in need of basic items. They are so happy to receive a new set of dishes, new sheets, pots and pans, or a crockpot! We give every family a blanket or quilt.
Each school aged child we adopt receives school supplies and a backpack, and each household receives a health kit filled with hygiene products, and wrapped with a new bath towel, hand towel and washcloth! Each child receives one bigger toy as their gift, and other smaller items are available along with games, books, stuffed animals, stocking stuffers etc.
You can bring your Christmas donations to worship in July (if your congregation is open), or to Doorstep, Monday – Friday, 8am – 3pm.
Our 2nd Annual Summer Cash Bash has the same anonymous donor offering up $8,000 in match money if we can raise $20,000 during the month of July in donations! And, to make it even better… Envista Credit Union is making Doorstep the Envista Cares charity in July, and will match $2,500 in donations!
During this rough year of COVID-19, help us have a great July, and push us on through to the end of the year, and the Christmas Store, with your generous donations!
We work to Abolish Poverty & End Suffering by reaching out through compassionate ministries, in partnership with other faith communities and organizations that serve the poor and hungry and stop conditions that diminish the worth of persons. In addition to our tithes which fund Community of Christ operations, programs and missions; we partner with other faith communities and charitable organizations, to support the ministry of DoorstepTopeka. We do this by providing volunteer service, tangible goods and financial support. For additional information regarding how you can assist Doorstep, please contact Ruth May.
Doorstep News– July 2020
This July we are taking all of our summer events and rolling them into one month! We have Christmas in July collections for our adopted families this December, our 2nd Annual Summer Cash Bash, and this year Doorstep is the Envista Cares charity for July!
Last December Doorstep assisted 277 households involving 883 individuals with Christmas gifts and food. Each year we celebrate “Christmas in July” to get a jump start on collecting new items for our annual Christmas adoption! Our goal is to help alleviate some of the strain during the holidays by also collecting items mid-year. Doorstep will adopt 260 households with 800+ individuals this December through the Christmas Bureau. Our focus for Christmas in July is household items, health kit items, toys, school supplies, gifts for men and women, sheet sets, and blankets. These are items that are not seasonal, and easy to find this time of year! The families we adopt are in need of basic items. They are so happy to receive a new set of dishes, new sheets, pots and pans, or a crockpot! We give every family a blanket or quilt.
Each school aged child we adopt receives school supplies and a backpack, and each household receives a health kit filled with hygiene products, and wrapped with a new bath towel, hand towel and washcloth! Each child receives one bigger toy as their gift, and other smaller items are available along with games, books, stuffed animals, stocking stuffers etc.
You can bring your Christmas donations to worship in July (if your congregation is open), or to Doorstep, Monday – Friday, 8am – 3pm.
Our 2nd Annual Summer Cash Bash has the same anonymous donor offering up $8,000 in match money if we can raise $20,000 during the month of July in donations! And, to make it even better… Envista Credit Union is making Doorstep the Envista Cares charity in July, and will match $2,500 in donations!
During this rough year of COVID-19, help us have a great July, and push us on through to the end of the year, and the Christmas Store, with your generous donations!
We work to Abolish Poverty & End Suffering by reaching out through compassionate ministries, in partnership with other faith communities and organizations that serve the poor and hungry and stop conditions that diminish the worth of persons. In addition to our tithes which fund Community of Christ operations, programs and missions; we partner with other faith communities and charitable organizations, to support the ministry of DoorstepTopeka. We do this by providing volunteer service, tangible goods and financial support. For additional information regarding how you can assist Doorstep, please contact Ruth May.
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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. In 2019 our congregation contributed $1,232.88 to this special offering. Since this special offering was started in 1997, we have contributed $19,824.95 to 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. In 2019 our congregation contributed $1,232.88 to this special offering. Since this special offering was started in 1997, we have contributed $19,824.95 to Pennies for Africa.
Experience Congregations in Mission - "Potluck" Dinner
Please plan to join with us for a Congregation "Potluck" Dinner, on the third Sunday of each month, following the morning worship service. Please bring your favorite dish and a dessert to share. Table service, napkins, plates, cups and beverage will be provided by the church.
For additional information or if you would like to assist with this ministry please contact Janet Fairchild.
Please plan to join with us for a Congregation "Potluck" Dinner, on the third Sunday of each month, following the morning worship service. Please bring your favorite dish and a dessert to share. Table service, napkins, plates, cups and beverage will be provided by the church.
For additional information or if you would like to assist with this ministry please contact Janet Fairchild.
Develop Disciples to Serve - Scripture Study Group
We invite you to join with us on Thursday afternoons for scripture study. The Scripture Study Group is meeting in group member's homes. Please contact Sharon Kester or Jean Smith for information.
We invite you to join with us on Thursday afternoons for scripture study. The Scripture Study Group is meeting in group member's homes. Please contact Sharon Kester or Jean Smith for information.
Experience Congregations in Mission - 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.
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.
Help Wanted! Topeka Church Building Project List
We need your help to perform various maintenance projects to keep our church home safe, secure and useable for ministry. Please see the attached list prepared by Rollie Marolf, our Building Superintendent. Please see Rollie if you have questions regarding any of these projects. This list will be posted in the kitchen so you can sign off for the projects that you accept.
We need your help to perform various maintenance projects to keep our church home safe, secure and useable for ministry. Please see the attached list prepared by Rollie Marolf, our Building Superintendent. Please see Rollie if you have questions regarding any of these projects. This list will be posted in the kitchen so you can sign off for the projects that you accept.
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Experience Congregations in Mission - email notification
Our Pastorate communicates with friends and members of the Topeka Community of Christ Congregation about our activities by email. If you are not receiving these emails, please send us your contact information by clicking on the email link below. Thank You.
pastortopekacofchrist@gmail.com
Our Pastorate communicates with friends and members of the Topeka Community of Christ Congregation about our activities by email. If you are not receiving these emails, please send us your contact information by clicking on the email link below. Thank You.
pastortopekacofchrist@gmail.com
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 Herald in Every Home Program which provides a subscription for each family who attends our congregation. For information regarding your Herald 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 Herald in Every Home Program which provides a subscription for each family who attends our congregation. For information regarding your Herald subscription please contact Judy Thompson.
Toronto Centre Place Congregation Website
Invite People to Christ - Worship Service "Live Stream"
“Be not overly concerned with method as you go forth to witness in my name. There are many techniques for proclaiming my word which may be used as needs and circumstances dictate.” D&C 155:7
If you can't worship with us in person, we invite you to join the Toronto Community of Christ congregation for worship on line. You are invited to be part of an inclusive "Beyond the Walls" church service which is live streamed over Facebook & YouTube, Sunday mornings at 11 AM (eastern time zone) from the Toronto Centre Place Congregation. Please visit the Toronto Centre Place Website for additional information and to view previous services provided through this ministry. You will also find an archive of previous broadcasts on the Toronto Community of Christ YouTube channel.
“Be not overly concerned with method as you go forth to witness in my name. There are many techniques for proclaiming my word which may be used as needs and circumstances dictate.” D&C 155:7
If you can't worship with us in person, we invite you to join the Toronto Community of Christ congregation for worship on line. You are invited to be part of an inclusive "Beyond the Walls" church service which is live streamed over Facebook & YouTube, Sunday mornings at 11 AM (eastern time zone) from the Toronto Centre Place Congregation. Please visit the Toronto Centre Place Website for additional information and to view previous services provided through this ministry. You will also find an archive of previous broadcasts on the Toronto Community of Christ YouTube channel.
Toronto CofChrist Facebook Page
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dillons Community Rewards Program
Members and friends of Topeka Community of Christ can support the congregation through the Dillons Community Rewards Program.
To Use the Dillons Food Stores Community Rewards Program participants need to connect to Dillons Stores at www.dillons.com Once logged into their Dillons Food Stores account they can search for COMMUNITY OF CHRIST TOPEKA CONGREGATION either by name or SM625 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card.
*Customers must have a registered Dillons Food Stores rewards card account to link to your organization.
*If a member does not yet have a Dillons Food Stores rewards card, please let them know they are available at the customer service desk at any Dillons Food Stores
REMEMBER, purchases will not count for your organization until after your participants register their rewards card. Participants must swipe their registered Dillons Food Stores rewards card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Dillons Food Stores rewards card when shopping for each purchase to count.
Members and friends of Topeka Community of Christ can support the congregation through the Dillons Community Rewards Program.
To Use the Dillons Food Stores Community Rewards Program participants need to connect to Dillons Stores at www.dillons.com Once logged into their Dillons Food Stores account they can search for COMMUNITY OF CHRIST TOPEKA CONGREGATION either by name or SM625 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card.
*Customers must have a registered Dillons Food Stores rewards card account to link to your organization.
*If a member does not yet have a Dillons Food Stores rewards card, please let them know they are available at the customer service desk at any Dillons Food Stores
REMEMBER, purchases will not count for your organization until after your participants register their rewards card. Participants must swipe their registered Dillons Food Stores rewards card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Dillons Food Stores rewards card when shopping for each purchase to count.
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.
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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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If you are a member of the Topeka Congregation, the Community of Christ membership registration system (Shelby) will automatically select Topeka as "My Home Congregation" if you enroll in eTithing.
These cards are ideal for parents and grandparents who tithe online through eTithing, but still want to model the importance of giving to children and grandchildren. Each card highlights all five Mission Initiatives. When the offering plate comes around, just drop in a card, and the kids will see the importance of giving. You will find the eTithing Offering Cards in the back of the sanctuary. Please ask the Deacon in Charge if you need assistance.
Midlands Mission Center
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