The New Epistles
The New Epistles is the blog of Community of Christ Salt Lake City. Here, you will find viewpoints from congregants, our pastor, our counselors, and friends of the congregation.
Poetry: The Not Covenant Path
By Maren Chen I opted out of HeavenI opted out of Eternal Salvation. I opted out of the yellow brick Covenant Path.I could read the writing on the wall. I could clearly see the o
Alice Myrmida Smith Edwards: Reluctant Royal of the Reorganization
By Kourtney Fitzgerald, Salt Lake City Congregation Historian Alice Smith Edwards always hated to be introduced as “the daughter of” or “the wife of”, and yearned to be Ali
Easter People Act – Redefining Sainthood
What is a saint? That’s a question that has plagued me for longer than I care to admit. Growing up, I was told it was me. I was the latter-day saint. But was that actually
Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road
by Maren Chen One of my favorite moves of all time is the 1939 classic “The Wizard of Oz.” This is a film that I have watched many times since early childhood, and it has reson
Sunday Sermon: Easter People Believe
By Pastor Brittany Mangelson Jesus Appears to His Disciples Luke 24:36-48, NRSVUE While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be
Resilience and Reinvention: Emma Hale Smith Bidamon
Many in Community of Christ will proudly proclaim that this is “Emma’s Church”. But what does this mean, and why is Emma such a beloved figure in Community of Christ? Views o
Welcoming Laura Pennock: Our New Utah Expansion Minister
Welcome from the SLC Pastor Leadership Team As the Salt Lake City pastor leadership team, we are thrilled to a welcome Laura Pennock as the new Utah Expansion Minister, joining