Courage and Despair
Community of Christ’s World Conference begins this weekend, with the central theme of “Courage”. As an act of embracing this
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Heart of Discernment posts
I created “Heart of Discernment” as a progressive advocacy group within Community of Christ. By accident, it kind of became
Messages of Matheson, Hamer, and Jones
The Beyond the Walls service of March 26th, 2023 had both Shawn Matheson and Wednesday Jones speaking. Matheson gave this
(HEART OF DISCERNMENT) “Speaking of Zion: A Commentary on D&C 165” by Evan Sharley
Its no secret that The February Policy is taking up a large portion of folks’ mental, emotional, and spiritual energy
Continue reading(HEART OF DISCERNMENT) “Speaking of Zion: A Commentary on D&C 165” by Evan Sharley
(HEART OF DISCERNMENT) Elle Mills-Warner’s Resignation Letter
This letter was written by Elle Mills-Warner on February 21st, 2023. It was posted in several places, and Heart of
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(HEART OF DISCERNMENT) The February Policy
Last year a woman was punished for being polyamorous in Community of Christ. As a polyamorous person, I was heartbroken
Plant, Water, and Grow Sermon
The following is the sermon that I gave to the Ottawa congregation on February 12th, 2023 Introduction Hello family and
(HEART OF DISCERNMENT) United in Purpose?
Delivered to the Beyond the Walls congregation on January 22nd, 2023. Introduction At World Conference in April 1968 Doctrine and
(HEART OF DISCERNMENT) “Beyond Priesthood: Reimagining the Priestly and the Prophetic (Draft)” by Jaime Harker
Jaime Harker is professor of English and the director of the Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies at
The First Presidency’s 2013 Statement of Policy on Homosexuality, Marriage, and Ordination
The First Presidency has received requests for clarification about the content and status of the 1982 Standing High Council Statement