Information for GPNW Mission Center Delegates and Alternates
World Conference 2023 is quickly approaching, so please check here regularly for announcements and updates. Also refer to https://cofchrist.org/2023-world-conference/ for additional information, including all legislation, daily schedule and other events.
REGISTRATION OPEN: Online registration for World Conference is open for delegates and children, at CofChrist.org/2023-world-conference/#csec-2023-world-conference-register.
Register before March 1 to get the discounted rate. Click here to see prices.
DATES: Friday, April 21 through Friday, April 28. Be mindful that the NFL Draft is also taking place in Kansas City during these dates so airfares, hotels, rental cars, etc., will be in high demand; we recommend making your travel arrangements as soon as possible. We encourage all attendees to reach out to one another if interested in sharing transportation, lodging, etc.
DELEGATES: At our Mission Center Conference in early November, delegates to World Conference were appointed en masse by Mission Center President Kim Naten as there were fewer nominees than the number allotted to our mission center by World Church. Click here to view those appointed. We currently stand at 76 delegates and 3 alternates. Our allotment is 79, so Kim may appoint 3 additional delegates to serve. If you are interested in serving as a Delegate, please contact Kim Naten (knaten@cofchrist-gpnw.org) before February 20, 2023. After that date, names submitted will be added to the list of alternates. Alternates will be moved into any remaining delegate slots on February 21 and the roster of all delegates and alternates must be submitted to World Church by February 22.
WORLD CHURCH LEGISLATION SURVEY:
Prioritization of World Conference Legislation – The First Presidency is inviting mission centers across the church to participate in providing input into the prioritization of our World Conference agenda. To this end, an electronic survey has been developed to collect feedback. The survey for our mission center is available from now until January 31st. Please take the time to help the First Presidency prioritize the legislative items on the agenda for World Conference. Input from members is valuable! (This survey is open to non-delegates as well, so feel free to share with friends and family members who may not be attending World Conference.)
The link to our survey is: https://forms.office.com/r/FMP1cjhZgg
GPNW PREPARATION WORKSHOPS: Our previously announced plan of three workshops has changed to two online workshops to provide opportunity to review and discuss World Conference legislation. Two workshops will be held via zoom: Sunday, March 19 and Saturday, March 25. All are welcome to attend these workshops; you need not be a delegate or alternate. All delegates and alternates are strongly encouraged to participate in the World Conference Online Exploration Series prior to our workshops (see below).
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New for 2023 World Conference is an opportunity to explore legislative proposals with others around the church through weekly Zoom Events.
A single resolution will be the focus each week during the Exploration Sessions series. Participants will share perspectives and listen to others in a facilitated session. Five sessions will be offered each week to accommodate time zones and busy schedules.
- Monday: 1:00–2:45 p.m. (Pacific)
- Tuesday: 4:30–6:15 p.m. (Pacific)
- Wednesday: 4:30–6:15 p.m. (Pacific)
- Thursday: 7:30–9:15 a.m. (Pacific)
- Saturday: 10:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. (Pacific)
Exploration Sessions will begin 9 January and continue through March. All are welcome.
Registration is required. Click the links below to register for each event.
Week of 9 January: G-1 The Climate Emergency
Week of 16 January: G-2 Doctrine and Covenants 116 to Historical Records
Week of 23 January: G-3 Racial Justice
Week of 30 January: G-4(a) Baptism and Membership
Week of 6 February: G-5 Universal Scripture Access
Week of 13 February: G-6 Enhance Transparency on Nonviolence Statement
Week of 20 February: G-7 Resolution on Marriage
Week of 27 February: G-8 Resolution Opposing Christian Zionism
Week of 6 March: G-9 Compassion for Refugees/UN World Refugee Day
Week of 13 March: A-4 Amendment to CofChrist Bylaws
Even those who are not delegates are invited to learn more about business coming before Community of Christ in April.
Read proposed legislation and see a summary of actions.
Day of Prayer and Special Offering for World Conference
On 22 January, join with those around the world as we uphold the 2023 World Conference in our prayers and through our offerings. Offerings received on this Sunday will help with the costs of Conference. The goal is to raise $100,000 USD.
Those in the USA can participate by giving to World Conference 2023 through www.etithing.org, by placing a check or cash in the offering plate, or by sending a check to International Headquarters, Attn: Presiding Bishopric, 1001 W. Walnut St., Independence, MO, USA, 64050.
In Canada, contributors can give by e-transfer or mail to Community of Christ, 355 Elmira Rd. N., Unit 129; Guelph, ON, N1K 1S5.
You can find a special Disciples’ Generous Response for 22 January on Herald House.
QUESTIONS? As always, if you have any questions at all about World Conference, please reference the World Church link provided above or contact Kim at knaten@cofchrist-gpnw.org.