Sierra Pacific Mission Center

06/24/2026

We kicked off our first youth camp of the summer last week, and we couldn't be more excited!

Over the next few weeks, our youth are gathering to laugh, learn, worship, play, and build community.

A few reminders:

⛺️ Still on the fence? It’s not too late! We accept registrations right up until the day camp begins.
🙏 Please keep our campers and staff in your prayers for safety, new friendships, and meaningful encounters with God.

Thank you to our amazing community for making these experiences possible!

❤️ - Laura & Jenna

Link to learn more: https://mailchi.mp/cofchrist-spmc/youth-email-sent-06-24-2026

06/24/2026

Our favorite time of year!

We just finished Children’s Camp with our Sierra Pacific Mission Center family…it was so good to welcome our growing youth! There were so many summer camp activities, offsite excursions, an honoring of the dads at camp, theme nights, campfires, and fun! What a great time for youth to connect to community, to experience nature, to make new friends, and be in a supportive and welcoming space. 🌲❤️🌲

06/22/2026

If you've ever opened your Bible, it's clear that as Christians, showing up for immigrants and refugees is a critical part of our discipleship.

Thankfully we don't have to reinvent the wheel. 'We Choose Welcome' is offering a free resource to help our allyship.

You can download the resource here: https://www.wechoosewelcome.com/allyship-guide

06/18/2026

What a beautiful week it’s been together in community. 🙏

We’ve just finished a glorious week of Reunion community with our family of faith, the Sierra Pacific Mission Center…elders and youth, old friends and new, with art projects and activities, coffee and campfire, puppet shows and worship assembly, and so much love! The theme, “Be a Blessing” was expressed beautifully as everyone came together to share grace and generosity, and the gifts of community and welcome. What an honor to be host to the gathering! 🌲❤️🌲

06/18/2026

Our Enduring Principle, Worth of All Persons, isn't a new concept.

It's been with us since our earliest days, and we do our best to loudly proclaim that the worth of all means ALL! 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️

06/15/2026

Community of Christ voted to be Q***r affirming in the United States in 2013. This was done through responsible interpretation of scripture, prayer, and our belief in continuing revelation. 🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈

How we got here might still be confusing for some folks, but never fear! 'Faith Unfiltered Podcast' is here. In this episode, Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith help bridge the perceived theological gap of being Christian and affirming. 🎙️

https://www.faithunfilteredpodcast.org/326-percolating-on-faith-being-lgbtqia-affirming-and-christian/

06/11/2026

We're not sure if you've noticed, but our communities are polarized these days.

'We Choose Welcome' offers a resources that provides a month of prayers for a more welcoming world.

Download the resource here: https://www.wechoosewelcome.com/welcoming-through-prayer

06/10/2026

🧑‍🏫 June 14: Registered Child & Youth Worker Training

Protecting our youth is a sacred responsibility! 🚸 Anyone serving kids in Community of Christ must be a Registered Child & Youth Worker (RCYW).

Need to certify or get your 4-year refresher? Join our FIRST hybrid RCYW training!

📅 Sun, June 14 @ 2:00 p.m. PT
📍 In-person: Happy Valley Conference Center
💻 Zoom

Help us create safe spaces for kids to learn, grow, and thrive! 💙

Full details can be found here: https://mailchi.mp/cofchrist-spmc/youth-email-sent-06-10-2026

06/08/2026

Community of Christ's International Peace Forum is about 3 months away! There is still plenty of time to prepare on your own or with your congregation. 🌱

This resource: "Pursuing Peace" is filled with daily prayers for peace to center you and keep you grounded in a theology of peace.

You can order the book directly from Herald House:

https://www.heraldhouse.org/products/pursuing-peace-365-prayers-for-a-more-peaceful-world

06/05/2026

👋 Welcome, Jenna Boyd!

We are thrilled to share that Jenna will be stepping in as our new SPMC Emerging Generations Minister & Program Director! 🎉

Many of you already know her from Camp 101, Elementary Retreat, and her incredible volunteer work across Sierra Pacific. Jenna brings a deep love for our youth, experience in education, and a passion for creating spaces where young people belong.

Please join us in welcoming Jenna and celebrating this exciting new chapter!

Read the full announcement: https://mailchi.mp/cofchrist-spmc/friday-standalone-email-jenna-boyd-sent-06-05-2026