We invite you to join us for worship and community.
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Visitors are Welcome to all services. At the heart of growing in community is worshiping God together. In the broadest sense, worship involves the recognition and celebration that all of life is an encounter with God. This encounter is the beginning of a transformation from the inside out.
We explore and experience worship through varied styles of music, drama, preaching, prayers, sacred stories and meditation.
In our God-centered worship, relationships with the Divine and with each other are formed and deepened.
We offer an opportunity for genuine spiritual growth and relationship with the Holy Spirit. |
What is Church?A church is not a place.
It’s people! “For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” Matthew 18:20 NRSV |
Traditional Sunday morning Christian Worship Service
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* Sacrament of the Lord's Supper is served the first Sunday of each month.
We offer the Lord’s Supper/Communion/Eucharist to all baptized Christians who choose to take part, following their own faith and practice. Some refer to this as “open communion.” Our ministers bless and serve the bread and “wine” to those gathered. Community of Christ uses grape juice rather than wine, although water may be offered for those with health concerns. |
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"Communion Then and Now" Natalie Harper examines the Biblical history and modern expression of the practice of Communion in the Community of Christ. Scriptures: Luke 22:19-20, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
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Please visit the ONLINE MINISTRY section of this website to learn how Community of Christ administers the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper through our Online Worship.
Worship with Us In Person
Serving the sacrament of the Lord's Supper from an In-person Communion Worship Service.
Traditional Worship ServiceWhat 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. 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. |
Worship with Us Online
Ministry of the Spoken Word from our Worship Service Livestream.
You will find a direct link to our Worship Service Livestream posted on the Topeka CofChrist Ministry Facebook Group page.
Click on picture to visit the Topeka CofChrist Ministry Facebook Group
This is a private Facebook group and you will need to request to join the group to watch the worship service livestream.
We offer more than just a Livestream of our Worship Services Please visit the ONLINE MINISTRY section of this website for additional ministry opportunities.
Click picture for our ONLINE MINISTRY page.
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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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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. |
Did you know that our hymnal, Community of Christ Sings, is used as a textbook at Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley California?
In Project Zion Podcast Episode 221, Carla Long interviews Reverend Daniel Damon and Reverend Dr. Nancy Hall about their class, A Cry for Justice in Hymnody. They discuss some of the unique features of Community of Christ Sings, their favorite songs– including several that Dan wrote that are in Community of Christ sings, as well as the importance of hymns in faith communities.
In Project Zion Podcast Episode 221, Carla Long interviews Reverend Daniel Damon and Reverend Dr. Nancy Hall about their class, A Cry for Justice in Hymnody. They discuss some of the unique features of Community of Christ Sings, their favorite songs– including several that Dan wrote that are in Community of Christ sings, as well as the importance of hymns in faith communities.
Click picture for the Beyond the Walls Choir Public Library
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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.
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!
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A Message to the Unchurched
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What I really want for you to know is that there is a place for you if you are looking for a place in Community of Christ. If you seek meaning, God or the divine, I believe that the mystery is seeking for you, as well. Our community may be a place for you to join others in this journey of exploration. Join us and we can journey together. Bishop Carla K Long, Pastor Salt Lake City Community of Christ |
Maybe it is time for you 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. We invite you to experience the peace and meaning that fellowship in Community of Christ can bring to your life.
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Topeka Community of Christ
5252 SW 19th St Topeka Kansas 66604 |
