FACE-TO-FACE MINISTRIES
Mission Trips
Celebration 2026
Celebration 2026
A Mission Trip is an opportunity to serve others and spread compassion in communities that need it most. These trips often involve hands-on work, such as building homes, providing medical care, or assisting with local projects, while also sharing spiritual support. Mission trips allow participants to grow in their faith, build meaningful connections with people from different backgrounds, and make a tangible difference in the lives of others. It’s a life-changing experience that combines service, learning, and spiritual growth.
Come to the 4th Annual Navajo Mission Trip in June!
(June 8 – 15, 2026)
Contact Derek Sanders for more information at 847-875-0778. Send donations to: Check Payable to either “Hear the Cry Ministries” or “Sacred Fire Church.”
· Send to: Hear the Cry Ministries, PO Box 3923, Shiprock NM 87420
Celebration 2026
Celebration 2026
Celebration 2026
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COME JOIN US AT OUR 2026 CELEBRATION!
Theme: My place in the World
We are inviting everyone to register for CCM Celebration 2026.
We will rediscover where God sees us and can use us in an ever-changing world. By examining the lives of six of Jesus' most transformed disciples, we will explore how we—both new and seasoned followers—fit into our current time. Together, we will learn how to better align ourselves with our Loving Creator's will for a transformed world.
Please register by visiting https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKnGGbD5PPrQwgl_vFjE7q5CzNgJAWiGCq8XyswkytwZpywQ/viewform?usp=header to confirm your attendance. We look forward to seeing you July 4th through July 9th at Saint's Grove campgrounds in Glencoe, Oklahoma. Celebration 2026 will
begin on July 4 and end on Thursday July 9.
Want to Teach? Preach? Sing? Lead? Organize?
Contact Chrisy and JJ Ripsam at 850-607-5101(JJ) or 850-525-1207
Spectacular
SPECTACULAR 2026 is the largest annual youth gathering in Community of Christ, bringing together over 1,100 campers and leaders from across the globe. We are excited to announce that our SPECTACULAR 2026 theme is “Love First”. Mark your calendar and make plans to join us, July 11-18. See you then!
This Christ-centered event offers a transformative week of leadership development, diverse worship, arts, music, sports, and meaningful workshops. With opportunities to connect, grow, and celebrate faith in a supportive community, SPEC is an unforgettable experience where young people can discover God, their inherent worth, and their unique gifts. Don’t miss this incredible journey of faith and fun!
Weekend Retreats
Alabama Spiritual Encounter Weekend
March 20 - 22, 2026
Hartselle Alabama.
Theme: A New Thing (Isaiah 43:19), New Creations (II Corinthians 5:17)
This winter retreat filled us deeply with Holy Spirit as we worshipped together and told our personal testimonies. One person shared their journey of healing their sight after suffering an eye stroke. Another told of a time of seeing Jesus' tomb that was empty and his heart-felt declaration, "He was resurrected! It really happened!"
Many thanks to those who planned, who shared their wisdom and understanding, who cooked, and all who visited and shared!
Dates for International Youth Forum 2027
Community of Christ International Youth Forum (IYF) is back! Planning is underway for the 2027 event, and we’re excited to share the first details. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, 7 July–Friday, 9 July 2027, when IYF will take place at the Temple in Independence, Missouri, USA.