Online Worship
Ministry of the Spoken Word from our Worship Service Livestream.
Unable to join us for
In-person Worship? 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 a livestream link posted on our Topeka CofChrist Ministry Facebook group page. |
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.
Click here to visit the Topeka CofChrist Ministry Facebook Group
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About our Worship Experience
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 Worship Service is about sixty minutes long. We are an inclusive, affirming Christian Church located in Topeka, Kansas, where visitors are welcome to all services.
Topeka Community of Christ believes in the power of community and strives to create a welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors.
Topeka Community of Christ practices full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ members and friends and full access to all the sacraments of the church including ordination and marriage.
We value inclusivity and affirm the worth of all people, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that may make them feel marginalized.
Our services are open to all, whether you are a long-time member of our congregation or a first-time visitor. We believe that every person has something unique to contribute to our community and we welcome the diverse perspectives and experiences that each individual brings.
If you're looking for a faith community (Church in Topeka, Kansas) that values love, acceptance, and compassion, we invite you to join us for worship and building community (Christ's Peaceable Kingdom).
We Enter God’s Presence
through Worship Gathering to worship makes us aware of God’s abundant grace that is with us not only in worship but 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, spiritual practices and sacraments.
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When we gather for worship, we open ourselves up to experiencing the abundant grace of God. The act of coming together as a congregation allows us to share in the sacraments, which serve as a reminder of God's presence in our lives. As we partake in these sacraments, we become sacramental offerings for the blessing, healing, and peace of creation.
“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.” D&C 158:11c 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
Worship also provides us with a sense of community and connection. It allows us to come together and support one another, both in times of celebration and in times of hardship. Through worship, we are reminded of our shared values and our commitment to living a life that reflects those values.
“For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” Matthew 18:20 NRSV Gathering to worship is a powerful and transformative experience that connects us to God's grace, to one another, and to the world around us. Through worship and the sharing of sacraments, we become agents of healing and peace, working towards a better future for all. We invite you to join with us.
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Topeka Congregation Worship Service Photos |
Join us here for In Person Worship. Your Topeka Church Home!
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Test Drive a Worship Service
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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 Topeka Community of Christ worship service via live streaming. Worship with us from the comfort of your home on your cell phone, tablet or computer.
To "Test Drive" one of our Sunday Worship Services visit the Worship Livestream Library on this website.
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Does Community of Christ use the Bible in it's worship, teaching and ministry?
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YES As stated above we follow the Revised Common Lectionary for our worship ministry. Each week, we reflect on a passage from one of the Gospels and center our worship around it.
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”.
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.
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“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 Project Zion Podcast 562
Percolating on Faith: Biblical Literalism “The Bible tells us just what [God] wants us to know.” NOT!! Listen to this episode of Percolating on Faith to hear why, since the late 1700s, people have been arguing that, “if it’s written down, it must be true”… especially in relation to the Biblical text.
Find out why taking such a position can be dangerous … not to mention incorrect. Discover ways to approach scripture from an honest and healthy perspective so you don’t end up in a “literal” trap. |
Community of Christ Worship Music
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.
Project Zion Podcast 563 Cuppa Joe:
150 Years of Hymnody with Dick Clothier Music plays a critical role in our lives. From our ABCs to the books of the Bible, words set to music have helped us to learn, challenged us to grow, and taken us to unknown places. Hymnody is no different. Through the singing of our hymns, we have continued to build a foundation for our beliefs.
Listen in as host Brittany Mangelson sits down with hymn enthusiast and accomplished musician, Dick Clothier, to talk about the history and impact of hymns in the restoration tradition. Beginning with Emma’s 1836 hymnal and continuing on through the current Community of Christ Sings, Hymnody has been deeply ingrained in who we are. Who knows, after listening, you may be inspired to write a hymn of your own. |
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.
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.
Click picture for the Beyond the Walls Choir Public 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!
Project Zion Podcast 386 What’s Brewing: Beyond the Walls Choir
The Beyond the Walls choir is a global virtual choir sponsored by the Toronto Community of Christ congregation. It takes a lot of work to combine voices from all over the world and today Leandro Palacios joins us to give us a behind-the-scenes peek at this choir that has continued to keep so many connected to the joys of music.
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