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Enduring Principles are values,
concepts, and themes that the Community
of Christ endeavor to uphold as essential components that define
the essence, heart, or soul of church identity, mission, and message.
Some call enduring principles "core values" while others
call them "foundational concepts." They describe the personality
of the church as expressed through its participants, congregations,
and affiliate organizations throughout the world. The Enduring Principles
of the Community of Christ
are Grace and Generosity, Sacredness of Creation, Continuing Revelation,
Worth of All Persons, All Are Called, Responsible Choices, Pursuit
of Peace (Shalom), Unity in Diversity, and Blessings of Community.
Each of these principles are not meant to be limiting or comprehensive
but are helps for people to live a disciplined and spiritually healthy
life. The dramas under these categories aim to express these foundational
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"God's grace, especially as revealed in Jesus
Christ, is generous and unconditional. Having received God's generous
grace, we respond generously and also graciously receive the generosity
of other people. We offer all we are and have to God's purposes
as revealed in Jesus Christ. We generously share our witness, resources,
ministries, and sacraments according to our true capacity."
-- From We Share Identity, Mission,
Message, and Beliefs. © 2008 Community of Christ
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- The Winter of 1834
- This historical multi-part drama is about Parley P. Pratt's
experience with people's generosity when he had nothing, yet needed
to travel from Missouri to Ohio.
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"In the beginning, God created and called it
all good. Spirit and material, seen and unseen, are related. Creation's
power to create or destroy reminds us of our vulnerability in this
life. God is still creating to fulfill divine purpose. We join with
God as stewards of care and hope for all creation."
-- From We Share Identity, Mission,
Message, and Beliefs. © 2008 Community of Christ
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"Scripture is an inspired and indispensable
witness of human response to God's revelation of divine nature.
God graciously reveals divine will today as in the past. The Holy
Spirit inspires and provides witness to divine truth. In humility,
individually and in community, we prayerfully listen to understand
God's will for our lives, the church, and creation more completely."
-- From We Share Identity, Mission,
Message, and Beliefs. © 2008 Community of Christ
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"God views all people as having inestimable
and equal worth. God wants all people to experience wholeness of
body, mind, spirit, and relationships. We seek to uphold and restore
the worth of all people individually and in community, challenging
unjust systems that diminish human worth. We join with Jesus Christ
in bringing good news to the poor, sick, captive, and oppressed."
-- From We Share Identity, Mission,
Message, and Beliefs. © 2008 Community of Christ
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- Change My Name
- A multi-part drama about acceptance and healing of the brokenhearted.
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"God graciously gives people gifts and opportunities
to do good and to share in God's purposes. Jesus Christ invites
people to follow him by becoming disciples who share his life and
ministry. Some disciples are called and ordained to particular priesthood
responsibilities and ministries for the sake of the community, the
congregation, and the world. We respond faithfully, with the help
of the Holy Spirit, to our best understanding of God's call."
-- From We Share Identity, Mission,
Message, and Beliefs. © 2008 Community of Christ
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"God gives humans the ability to make choices
about whom or what they will serve. Some people experience conditions
that diminish their ability to make choices. Human choices contribute
to good or evil in our lives and in the world. Many aspects of creation
need redemption because of irresponsible and sinful human choices.
We are called to make responsible choices within the circumstances
of our lives that contribute to the purposes of God."
-- From We Share Identity, Mission,
Message, and Beliefs. © 2008 Community of Christ
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- True Blue
- A poetic narrative about faithfulness in a man's life.
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"God wants shalom (justice, reconciliation,
well-being, wholeness, and peace) for all of creation. Jesus Christ,
the embodiment of God's shalom (peace), reveals the meaning of God's
peace in all aspects of life. The vision of Zion is to promote God's
reign on earth, as proclaimed by Jesus Christ, through the leavening
influence of just and peaceful communities. We courageously and
generously share the peace of Jesus Christ with others. Led by the
Holy Spirit, we work with God and others to restore peace (shalom)
to creation. We celebrate God's peace wherever it appears or is
being pursued by people of good will."
-- From We Share Identity, Mission,
Message, and Beliefs. © 2008 Community of Christ
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- The Shepherd Witness
- A Christmas monologue about the encounter with Christ resulting
in reconciliation.
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"The Community of Christ is a diverse, international
family of disciples, seekers, and congregations. Local and worldwide
ministries are interdependent and important to the church's mission.
The church embraces diversity and unity through the power of the
Holy Spirit. We seek agreement or common consent in important matters.
If we cannot achieve agreement, we commit to ongoing dialogue and
lovingly uphold our common faith in Jesus Christ and the mission
of the church. We confess that our lack of agreement on certain
matters is hurtful to some of God's beloved children and creation."
-- From We Share Identity, Mission,
Message, and Beliefs. © 2008 Community of Christ
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"The gospel of Jesus Christ is expressed best
in community life where people become vulnerable to God's grace
and each other. True community includes compassion for and solidarity
with the poor, marginalized, and oppressed. True community upholds
the worth of persons while providing a healthy alternative to self-centeredness,
isolation, and conformity. Sacred community provides nurture and
growth opportunities for all people, especially those who can not
fully care for themselves. We value our connections and share a
strong sense of trust in and belonging with one another - even if
we never have met. Some disciples are called and ordained to particular
priesthood responsibilities and ministries for the sake of the community,
the congregation, and the world. We are called to create communities
of Christ's peace in our families and congregations and across villages,
tribes, nations, and throughout creation."
-- From We Share Identity, Mission,
Message, and Beliefs. © 2008 Community of Christ
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- Who Loves You?
- A responsive reading for the congregation about community.
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