We invite you to join with us in pursuing Christ's Mission
through these activities.
through these activities.
Middle School Camp (Grades 6-8) June 16th-21st
What Would Jesus Do - Welcome to Middle School Camp where we will learn all about “What Would Jesus Do?” We’ll look at Jesus’ ministry and actions while walking together on a path that will bring us closer to Him. Get ready for some crazy campfires, camp shenanigans and the feelings of community! We’re planning some great fun! Get registered, and we’ll see you there!
Drop Off: June 16th 4pm @ Chihowa Retreat Center
Pick Up: June 21st 12pm @ Chihowa Retreat Center
What Would Jesus Do - Welcome to Middle School Camp where we will learn all about “What Would Jesus Do?” We’ll look at Jesus’ ministry and actions while walking together on a path that will bring us closer to Him. Get ready for some crazy campfires, camp shenanigans and the feelings of community! We’re planning some great fun! Get registered, and we’ll see you there!
Drop Off: June 16th 4pm @ Chihowa Retreat Center
Pick Up: June 21st 12pm @ Chihowa Retreat Center
Congregation Business Meeting: Sunday June 23rd
Our pastor has called a congregational business meeting for Sunday, June 23rd from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The purpose of the meeting is consideration of a priesthood call and a proposal from the Finance Committee to amend the 2019 Operating Budget to authorize congregational contributions to Doorstep of Topeka and Outreach International.
Our pastor has called a congregational business meeting for Sunday, June 23rd from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The purpose of the meeting is consideration of a priesthood call and a proposal from the Finance Committee to amend the 2019 Operating Budget to authorize congregational contributions to Doorstep of Topeka and Outreach International.
Junior Camp (Grades 3rd-5th) June 29th - July 3rd
Backyard Kidflix Summer Bash - If you have completed grades 3rd-5th, we invite you to come, bring a friend and enjoy camp with us as we have a Backyard Kidflix Summer Bash! We will sing songs, play games and learn all about being good friends just as God calls us to be! Each day will bring a new Flix: I will be a friend who: Includes others, Protects others, Is loyal to others, Helps others and Loves others!
Drop Off: June 29th 4pm @ Chihowa Retreat Center
Pick Up: July 3rd 12pm @ Chihowa Retreat Center
Backyard Kidflix Summer Bash - If you have completed grades 3rd-5th, we invite you to come, bring a friend and enjoy camp with us as we have a Backyard Kidflix Summer Bash! We will sing songs, play games and learn all about being good friends just as God calls us to be! Each day will bring a new Flix: I will be a friend who: Includes others, Protects others, Is loyal to others, Helps others and Loves others!
Drop Off: June 29th 4pm @ Chihowa Retreat Center
Pick Up: July 3rd 12pm @ Chihowa Retreat Center
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, July 7th.
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, July 7th.
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.
Chihowa Reunion July 7th-12th
Following the Spirit - Guest Minister: Richard Betts
Do you need a respite from the busyness and chaos of your everyday life? Do you yearn for a deeper, strengthened relationship with God? Do you want to live in a Christ-like community? Come to Chihowa Reunion 2019! You are invited to spend a week worshipping with us - living, laughing, and learning together in Christ. To embrace this year’s theme, “Following the Spirit,” please consider these two questions: Is the spirit calling you to Chihowa? Will you follow?
Arrival: July 7th 4pm @ Chihowa Retreat Center
Departure: July 12th 12pm @ Chihowa Retreat Center
Following the Spirit - Guest Minister: Richard Betts
Do you need a respite from the busyness and chaos of your everyday life? Do you yearn for a deeper, strengthened relationship with God? Do you want to live in a Christ-like community? Come to Chihowa Reunion 2019! You are invited to spend a week worshipping with us - living, laughing, and learning together in Christ. To embrace this year’s theme, “Following the Spirit,” please consider these two questions: Is the spirit calling you to Chihowa? Will you follow?
Arrival: July 7th 4pm @ Chihowa Retreat Center
Departure: July 12th 12pm @ Chihowa Retreat Center
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 July 9th.
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 July 9th.
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, July 21st.
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, July 21st.
Youth Quest (Grades K-2nd) August 1st-3rd
Lego and Let God - “Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Building our faith in Jesus starts with building relationships with each other. Come enjoy a great time constructing FRIENDSHIPS, assembling FELLOWSHIP, and SWIMMING! OH, and don’t forget to bring your TALENTS for the big show.
Drop Off: August 1st 6pm @ Olathe Congregation
Pick Up: August 3rd 12pm @ Olathe Congregation
Lego and Let God - “Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Building our faith in Jesus starts with building relationships with each other. Come enjoy a great time constructing FRIENDSHIPS, assembling FELLOWSHIP, and SWIMMING! OH, and don’t forget to bring your TALENTS for the big show.
Drop Off: August 1st 6pm @ Olathe Congregation
Pick Up: August 3rd 12pm @ Olathe Congregation
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. Table service, napkins, plates, cups and beverage will be provided by the church. The next Potluck Dinner is scheduled for Sunday, August 18th and will be a Youth Camp Fundraiser.
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. Table service, napkins, plates, cups and beverage will be provided by the church. The next Potluck Dinner is scheduled for Sunday, August 18th and will be a Youth Camp Fundraiser.
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.
Develop Disciples to Serve: Scripture Study Group
We invite you to join with us on Thursday afternoons for scripture study. Our group is currently studying the Book of Mormon. Please contact Sharon Kester or Jean Smith for additional information.
We invite you to join with us on Thursday afternoons for scripture study. Our group is currently studying the Book of Mormon. Please contact Sharon Kester or Jean Smith for additional information.
Doorstep Website
Abolish Poverty-End Suffering: Doorstep Newsletter
In addition to our tithes which fund our Congregation, Midlands Mission Center and Community of Christ operations, programs and missions; we also partner with other faith communities and charitable organizations, such as DOORSTEP of TOPEKA to Abolish Poverty and End Suffering by providing volunteer service, tangible goods and financial support. Please see attached Doorstep of Topeka Newsletter. For additional information regarding how you can assist Doorstep, please contact Ruth Van Fossen.
In addition to our tithes which fund our Congregation, Midlands Mission Center and Community of Christ operations, programs and missions; we also partner with other faith communities and charitable organizations, such as DOORSTEP of TOPEKA to Abolish Poverty and End Suffering by providing volunteer service, tangible goods and financial support. Please see attached Doorstep of Topeka Newsletter. For additional information regarding how you can assist Doorstep, please contact Ruth Van Fossen.
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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.
Midlands Mission Center Newsletter - June 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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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.
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 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 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
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.
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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