Community of Christ-Topeka Congregation
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We invite you to join us for worship and community.
We are an inclusive, affirming Christian Church located in Topeka, Kansas, where visitors are welcome to all services.
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Our Sunday Worship Service begins at 10:45 AM (Central Time).  We gather in our sanctuary, and online approximately fifteen minutes prior to the start of the service in meditation and reflection. Soft music is played during this period. The service is about sixty minutes long.
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We Enter God’s Presence
through Worship
 


​Gathering to worship makes us aware of God’s abundant grace that is with us in worship and in each moment of living. Through worship and the sharing of sacraments, congregations become sacramental offerings for the blessing, healing, and peace of creation.
We explore and experience worship through varied styles of music, drama, scripture, preaching, prayers, sacred stories, meditation and sacraments.
“Look especially to the sacraments to enrich the spiritual life of the body. Seek for greater understanding of my purposes in these sacred rites and prepare to receive a renewed confirmation of the presence of my Spirit in your experiences of worship.”  
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D&C 158:11c
We encounter God through the sacraments of the church, which touch lives at important times and places. Sacraments bring God’s grace, the influence of the Holy Spirit, and the example of the life of Jesus Christ together with one’s personal commitment of faith.
The sacraments refresh, renew, and challenge us to continue on Christ’s mission, our mission, for the sake of all creation.
Through the sacraments, we discover the presence of God everywhere and realize that all life is sacred.
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CofChrist Sacraments

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Worship with Us In Person

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Topeka Community of Christ minister blessing the Communion at an In Person Worship Service.
What to Wear
Dress for our Sunday Worship leans toward casual; however, you will find people dressed in their Sunday best and others in blue jeans, t-shirt, and sandals. Wear whatever makes you feel most comfortable.
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Worship Service Format
Because our Worship Services are planned by a variety of people and the service participants change from week to week, no two services will be exactly alike. 

​All will provide opportunity for you to share in music, scripture, prayers and challenging words of joy, hope, love and the peace of Jesus Christ.

We follow the Revised Common Lectionary. Each week, we reflect on a passage from one of the Gospels and center our worship around it.

You will find additional information below, about our Community of Christ Sings Hymnal which is utilized in our worship services.
If you would like Worship with the Topeka Community of Christ congregation, in person please:
Plan A Visit
We will arrange for someone to meet you when you arrive, answer your questions about our faith community, give you a tour of our church facility and introduce you to our pastor.
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Worship with Us Online

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Ministry of the Spoken Word from our Worship Service Livestream.
Unable to join us for In Person Worship?
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Our Ministry is as close to you as your cell phone, tablet or computer.  We invite you to worship with us online. You will find the link posted on our Topeka CofChrist Ministry Facebook group page.
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Click here to visit the Topeka CofChrist Ministry Facebook Group for a direct link to our Worship Service Livestream
This is a private Facebook group and you will need to request to join the group to watch the worship service live on Sunday morning.
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If you miss our Worship Service livestream, or choose not to join our Topeka CofChrist Ministry Facebook group, you can watch a recording of the service on the WORSHIP LIVESTREAM page of this website.
Worship Livestream Library
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We know that finding a church home and getting connected with a new faith community can be a challenge.  We invite you to “Test Drive” a #TopekaCofChrist worship service via live streaming. Worship with us from the comfort of your home on your cell phone, tablet or computer.
Does Community of Christ use the Bible in it's worship, teaching and ministry?
With other Christians, we affirm the Bible as the foundational scripture for the church. In addition, Community of Christ uses the Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants as scripture. We do not use these sacred writings to replace the witness of the Bible or improve upon it, but because they confirm its message that Jesus Christ is the Living Word of God.  We have heard Christ speak in all three books of scripture, and bear witness that he is “alive forever and ever”.
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Scripture’s authority is derived from the model of Christ, who came to be a servant Therefore, the authority of scripture is not the authority to oppress, control, or dominate. If Jesus came to serve, how much more should the books that point to him be treated as a servant of the saving purposes of God.
“It is not pleasing to God when any passage of scripture is used to diminish or oppress races, genders, or classes of human beings. Much physical and emotional violence has been done to some of God’s beloved children through the misuse of scripture. The church is called to confess and repent of such attitudes and practices.”  D&C 163:7a-c
CofChrist Scripture
Community of Christ Worship Music
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Through our hymns we sing our faith, and our faith is formed by them. They are the heart-songs that boldly express what we believe and challenge us to grow by announcing new ways of understanding and responding to the Divine. 

​While our hymn book contains many traditional restoration and Christian hymns; you will also find many new affirming inclusive hymns promoting diversity, justice and peace.
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​Many of the songs/hymns from our Community of Christ Sings hymnal have been recorded by the Beyond the Walls Choir and are available online.
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Beyond the Walls Choir Library
All the videos listed are published under the standard YouTube license. You can use these videos on your online and in-person services and events as long as (1) no major edits are made and (2) the intended use is not for profit. Thank you for listening to the Beyond the Walls Choir and sharing our music!​

Topeka Congregation Worship Service Photos

Join us here for In Person Worship. Your Topeka Church Home!
Topeka Community of Christ
​5252 SW 19th St Topeka KS 66604

Topeka Community of Christ

5252 SW 19th St Topeka KS 66604
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