Recent World Church News
The Mid-Atlantic Mission Center curates a selection of recent announcements from World Church to help keep our regional community informed. Items are refreshed regularly and typically remain here for 4–6 weeks.
For the complete and most current list of announcements, visit the World Church Announcements page.
📆 Upcoming Events
Registration Now Open for 2026 Peace Forum
Registration is now open for Peace Forum 2026, 16–18 October, in Independence, Missouri, USA.
This year’s theme, “Seeds of Peace... More info
Dates for IYF 2027
Community of Christ International Youth Forum (IYF) is back! Planning is underway for the 2027 event, and we’re excited to share the first details...
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📚 Learning & Formation
The Generosi-Whatzit Book
A new family resource from Community of Christ invites households to reimagine generosity as a daily way of life—not just a financial act. The...More info
"When We Gather" Ordinary Time
When We Gather Ordinary Time June - August is now available
In the liturgical calendar, the second season of Ordinary Time is the period between Pentecost and ...More info
💻 Online Ministries & Gatherings
July EMERGE Gathering
The next EMERGE Gathering is Sunday, 26 June 2026, at 6:00 p.m. CDT USA.
EMERGE is an online youth group for ages 14–18 that connects young people from...More info
Onward Podcast Launch
New Podcast Launches Today: Onward with Community of Christ
The First Presidency is inviting you into a new kind of shared space—one centered on...More info
Young Adult Sundays
YAM (Young Adult Ministries) Sundays are a place to explore faith without
judgment or expectations — church doesn't always happen in a building.
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🌎 Church News & Updates
Baptism and Membership Survey Summary
The First Presidency has released a summary of the recent survey on WCR 1324, Baptism and Membership.
In response to the World Conference resolution ... More info