STATEMENTS
Sacred Reflections
Messages of guidance, peace, and witness from USA apostles.
Pastoral Letter for Challenging Times
January 2026
The USA Team of Apostles calls the church to dignity, peace, and compassionate community amid division, urging faithful civic engagement, care for the vulnerable, and nonviolent witness rooted in Community of Christ’s Enduring Principles.
Multi-Faith Letter: Churches for Middle East Peace
October 2025
The USA Team of Apostles has joined interfaith leaders calling for accountability, humanitarian access, and a lasting peace for Palestinians and Israelis that aligns with Community of Christ's commitment to peace and WCR 1227, 1311, and the recent statement on nonviolence.
Policy Update
September 2025
Community of Christ in the U.S.A. has adopted a new national policy regarding priesthood and cohabitation. The statement includes the policy update and a Q&A document that follows to answer frequently asked questions.
National Election
August 2024
As elections approach, Community of Christ members are urged to reject division, embody Christ’s peace, and work together for healing, justice, and the common good.
Gun Violence Awareness
June 2024
We call on members to raise awareness, support those affected, and courageously pursue peace by addressing the root causes of gun violence in faithful response to Christ’s mission.
Climate Emergency
November 2023
A call to honor creation through stewardship, harm reduction, and peaceful, responsible actions in the face of climate emergency.
Racial Justice
October 2023
A call to confront racism as sin, affirm the worth of all people, and work toward an inclusive, just, and equitable society through listening, education, and faithful action.
2SLGBTQIA+ Solidarity
May 2023
A call to stand with 2SLGBTQIA+ people through love, justice, and courageous advocacy—affirming their worth, rights, and full participation in community and ministry.
“Community of Christ, your name, given as a divine blessing, is your identity and calling. If you will discern and embrace its full meaning, you will not only discover your future, you will become a blessing to the whole creation. Do not be afraid to go where it beckons you to go.”
-Doctrine & Covenants 163:1
