We invite you to join with us in pursuing Christ's Mission
through these activities.
through these activities.
Congregation "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. The next Congregation "Potluck" Dinner is scheduled for Sunday, December 15th.
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 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. The next Congregation "Potluck" Dinner is scheduled for Sunday, December 15th.
For additional information or if you would like to assist with this ministry by serving as a host, please contact Janet Fairchild.
Please click on above image for link to Outreach International website.
Abolish Poverty - End Suffering: Outreach International
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.
Topeka Community of Christ will be utilizing Outreach International’s Advent Stable resource for our children’s ministry during the 2019 Advent Season on Sunday December 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd. The purpose of this children’s worship experience is to help children understand the faith and effort to Abolish Poverty and End Suffering.
Advent is a season of expectation and preparation; a time of hope. For those struggling with chronic poverty, concepts like joy, hope and peace remain secondary to the basic needs of daily life. Each week during the 2019 Advent season, children will learn how they can help, and the significance of being part of a team committed to a shared goal of empowering communities to work together, reach their goals, and transform their lives.
As a part of this ministry our children will be collecting funds to support the mission of Outreach International. You can support this ministry too! Give your cash or checks (Made payable to Outreach International) to our children when they request your assistance during the Children's Ministry. Note: Do not place contributions for Outreach International in the congregation offering plate or offering envelopes.
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.
Topeka Community of Christ will be utilizing Outreach International’s Advent Stable resource for our children’s ministry during the 2019 Advent Season on Sunday December 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd. The purpose of this children’s worship experience is to help children understand the faith and effort to Abolish Poverty and End Suffering.
Advent is a season of expectation and preparation; a time of hope. For those struggling with chronic poverty, concepts like joy, hope and peace remain secondary to the basic needs of daily life. Each week during the 2019 Advent season, children will learn how they can help, and the significance of being part of a team committed to a shared goal of empowering communities to work together, reach their goals, and transform their lives.
As a part of this ministry our children will be collecting funds to support the mission of Outreach International. You can support this ministry too! Give your cash or checks (Made payable to Outreach International) to our children when they request your assistance during the Children's Ministry. Note: Do not place contributions for Outreach International in the congregation offering plate or offering envelopes.
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.
Doorstep Website
Abolish Poverty-End Suffering: Doorstep News for December
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.
This year has presented many challenges for Doorstep, and thankfully many blessings. As you have heard, with the sewer issue in our basement in late August we lost at least 1/3 of the Christmas items we had stored. We have cleaned up and organized the donations and have a good idea what we really need for the Christmas Store, which isn’t far away now! The Christmas Store is the week of December 8th – 12th!
Items we really need are: New, winter clothing youth, boys & girls, sizes 6-16, teens, women and men.
Women like the sweat sets, pajama pants & tops & long nightgowns. The men can use sweat sets, long sleeved shirts & boxer briefs (all sizes). All children receive an outfit and a set of pajamas. The youth section, sizes 6-16, is the largest age range we help, and we always have to buy clothing in these sizes to cover the children we have adopted.
We also need toys for all children, and gifts for teenagers. And, monetary gifts to help cover the food expenses of the Christmas Store, which is the largest expense.
We need volunteers to work each day starting on Sunday, December 8th from 2pm- 5pm to help move all collected items to First Nazarene Church across the street. Monday volunteers are needed to help sort and organize donations. Then on Wednesday the 11th and Thursday the 12th we need volunteers to escort the families around as they shop. Flyers have been distributed with the dates and times. We schedule 19 households per hour during distribution, so we need plenty of volunteer escorts!
You can bring donations for the Doorstep Christmas Store, Monday – Friday from 8am – 3pm. We are located at 1119 SW 10th Avenue (10th and Buchanan), or to your congregation. Donated items for the Store are needed by Monday, December 9th at the very latest! You can also donate online at www.doorsteptopeka.org Please see the Doorstep Christmas Flyer, listed below for additional information.
The staff at Doorstep wishes each of you Happy Holidays and a Blessed 2019! 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.
This year has presented many challenges for Doorstep, and thankfully many blessings. As you have heard, with the sewer issue in our basement in late August we lost at least 1/3 of the Christmas items we had stored. We have cleaned up and organized the donations and have a good idea what we really need for the Christmas Store, which isn’t far away now! The Christmas Store is the week of December 8th – 12th!
Items we really need are: New, winter clothing youth, boys & girls, sizes 6-16, teens, women and men.
Women like the sweat sets, pajama pants & tops & long nightgowns. The men can use sweat sets, long sleeved shirts & boxer briefs (all sizes). All children receive an outfit and a set of pajamas. The youth section, sizes 6-16, is the largest age range we help, and we always have to buy clothing in these sizes to cover the children we have adopted.
We also need toys for all children, and gifts for teenagers. And, monetary gifts to help cover the food expenses of the Christmas Store, which is the largest expense.
We need volunteers to work each day starting on Sunday, December 8th from 2pm- 5pm to help move all collected items to First Nazarene Church across the street. Monday volunteers are needed to help sort and organize donations. Then on Wednesday the 11th and Thursday the 12th we need volunteers to escort the families around as they shop. Flyers have been distributed with the dates and times. We schedule 19 households per hour during distribution, so we need plenty of volunteer escorts!
You can bring donations for the Doorstep Christmas Store, Monday – Friday from 8am – 3pm. We are located at 1119 SW 10th Avenue (10th and Buchanan), or to your congregation. Donated items for the Store are needed by Monday, December 9th at the very latest! You can also donate online at www.doorsteptopeka.org Please see the Doorstep Christmas Flyer, listed below for additional information.
The staff at Doorstep wishes each of you Happy Holidays and a Blessed 2019! For additional information regarding how you can assist Doorstep, please contact Ruth Van Fossen.
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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 January 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 January 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, January 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, January 19th.
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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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-December
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.
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.
These videos provide an introduction to estate planning with Community of Christ.
Contact a Mission Funding Minister to get started today. MissionFunding@CofChrist.org
Contact a Mission Funding Minister to get started today. MissionFunding@CofChrist.org
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