Latter-day Seeker Ministries supports those with a Mormon background who look to Community of Christ for sanctuary and potentially as a spiritual home. 
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​Topeka Latter-day Seekers Ministry

 A Safe Place to Land

 Finding a spiritual home can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate that journey alone. At Topeka Community of Christ, our Latter‑day Seekers Ministry offers sanctuary, compassion and genuine welcome for those with a Mormon background who are exploring new spiritual possibilities.
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​​Come with your questions.
Come with your story.
Come as you are.
You belong here.
This ministry offers a welcoming and inclusive community for those who may feel isolated or disconnected from their current faith community.
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This ministry encourages dialogue and open-mindedness, which can help you gain a deeper appreciation for other perspectives and beliefs. By engaging with a community of seekers who share your background, you may find a sense of belonging and connection that you may not have experienced before.
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You can explore new ways of thinking about faith and spirituality without feeling pressured to abandon your current beliefs. The ministry offers a safe and supportive space to ask questions, share your experiences, and learn from others.
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Our Latter-day Seekers Ministry is a great place to connect with others who are on a similar journey of seeking, learning, and growing. Whether you're looking to expand your understanding of faith or simply want to connect with like-minded individuals, this ministry may be a valuable resource for you.

How a Seeker Connects Locally

Attend a Topeka Community of Christ Sunday Worship service.  Visit the worship page on this website for detailed information about our worship. Click the button below to access this page. 
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Request a conversation with a member of our Topeka Congregation Ministry team to explore questions about belief, baptism, or community life: all informal and confidential. Leave a message for us on the CONTACT US page of this website.
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Frequently Asked Questions about this Ministry
​Is this proselytizing? 
No  Community of Christ does not proselytize; the ministry is invitational. 
Who is this MINISTRY for? 
People exploring faith, especially those with an LDS background, and anyone seeking a welcoming Christian community. 
WHAT ARE THE Considerations and Risks?
Expectation management: Some seekers expect identical practices to other Restoration traditions; Community of Christ has distinct theology and practice, so newcomers may need time to adjust.
 
Emotional transition: Faith transitions can be emotionally complex; our Latter-day Seekers Ministry offers pastoral care and peer support but recommends professional counseling when needed.

Check out the Faith Unfiltered Podcast for testimonies from seekers who made a faith transition to Community of Christ.

Latter-day Seekers Ministry Resources

Latter-day Seekers Ministries Website
Maybe it is time to consider something different.

We do not proselytize anyone in an effort to change their faith. We do, however, invite all who are seeking to, come and see what God can do in their lives in Community of Christ. 
 
If you are a transitioning or former Latter-day Saint, we invite you to consider the Restoration anew.  Before you leave the Restoration, or faith altogether, please consider our offer of sanctuary.  We invite you to experience the peace and meaning that Community of Christ can bring to your life.
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The Community of Christ Latter-day Seekers Ministry Website has FREE Ebooks and other seeker materials which can be downloaded anonymously.

Continuing Your Discipleship in Community of Christ
An Introduction for Latter-day Seekers


This resource was prepared to introduce Community of Christ identity, mission, message, and beliefs to interested persons of the Latter-day Saint tradition. In some instances, we translated Community of Christ terminology into language more familiar to the target audience.
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Click the button to download a free copy of this book in electronic (pdf) format.
Faith Unfiltered Podcast 
Faith Unfiltered Podcast — a raw, real, and radically inclusive space rooted in the mission and message of Community of Christ, where Christ-centered faith meets authentic conversation, and peace is something we practice, not just pray for.
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We share a bold, inclusive vision of the gospel. This is a space for seekers, skeptics, long-time members, and spiritual wanderers alike. Whether you’ve walked with Christ your whole life, are reimagining your relationship with faith, or are exploring spirituality for the first time — there’s a place for you at the table.
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Each episode brings you honest conversations at the intersection of spirituality, justice, peace, and life in community — all served with a side of caffeine and courage. Together, we hold space for both questions and convictions, sacred traditions and brave reimagining.
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Our Beliefs
  • We believe in a Jesus who turns over tables, throws open the doors, and invites everyone to the feast.
 
  • We believe the message of Jesus still speaks with clarity and compassion to the pressing issues of our time — not as a weapon, but as a call to peace, love, and community.
 
  • We believe justice isn’t optional, love isn’t theoretical, and peace is active, not passive.

​So grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and join the conversation. Because in Community of Christ, all are called — and all are welcome.

Community of Christ as a Spiritual Home for transitioning Mormons

Mormon Stories alumnus John Hamer returns to talk about Community of Christ as a viable spiritual home for transitioning Mormons in this two-part video series.  John Hamer was raised LDS, but became a doubting teenager and left organized religion altogether as an adult.  In 2010, he joined Community of Christ and currently serves as pastor of its congregation in downtown Toronto, Canada.
In part 1, John Hamer sits down with John Dehlin and makes the case for “non-literalistic” religion.  (The presentation is illustrated with John Hamer’s amazing diagrams, so the podcast audience is advised to watch the YouTube version.)  John Hamer describes how a church with Restoration roots has evolved beyond doctrine and dogma to become inclusive of the LGBT community and a wide diversity of individual beliefs.
In part 2, John Dehlin challenges John Hamer with tough questions, including whether it is possible for some transitioning Mormons who feel real betrayal to join a church that traces its origin to Joseph Smith, or, indeed, any organized religion.  The resulting dialogue was wide-ranging and intensely fascinating.  Regardless of where you are in your own Mormon journey, you’ll surely find John Hamer’s case for Community of Christ thought-provoking.
"In Good Faith"
​with Steve Perry on BYU Radio
Community of Christ Bishop Carla Long sits down with Steve Perry, with BYU radio, in an interview about her ministry and life in Community of Christ.

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