Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation

06/03/2026

You can now find all of our "Your Story is Church History" online programs in one place. Follow the link below to hear a number of compelling personal stories from Community of Christ past and present leaders. Enjoy!

Your Story is Church History

05/28/2026

The video for Christin Mackay’s lecture on the history of the Auditorium is now available! If you missed last Thursday’s lecture, our final lecture in the series, follow the link below to hear the 100-year history (with lots of historic photos!):

Join Christin Mackay as she shares photos and memories of the Audit...

05/27/2026

It’s time to kick off another exciting season of Community of Christ reunions! Many thanks to the Prairie Bluffs and Lamoni Heartland Mission Centers for your generous hospitality this week at the beautiful Guthrie Grove reunion grounds!

05/24/2026

On May 24th, 1926, a group gathered where the south wall would one day stand, to witness the first concrete poured, signaling the beginning of construction of the Auditorium. Bishops Siegfried and Carmichael placed a copper box before the crowd, and President Fred M. Smith spoke, describing the items in the box, and expressing his hope that the time would never come when the contents would be disturbed.
Inside were the three standard books of scripture, the four volumes of church history, copies of the current issues of the Saints’ Herald, Ensign, and Autumn Leaves, as well as other documents describing the faith and beliefs of the church.
From the May 25, 1926 Saints’ Herald

05/21/2026

It's not too late to join us for our final lecture in the Community of Christ history series! Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Auditorium with us as Christin Mackay shares the history behind the historic dome through photos and stories. Program begins at 7:00 pm (Central). Follow the link below to save your online seat!
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tV-ZNpwOQO-3h8KdKFLSBA

05/18/2026

Join us this Thursday for our final lecture in the Community of Christ history series. This week we welcome Christin Mackay as she shares photos and memories of the Auditorium's groundbreaking and construction that spanned four decades. The inspiring stories of devoted 20th century church members will leave you with an appreciation for their sacrifices and resilience in the face of immense hardships during a pivotal time in church history. Lecture begins at 7:00 pm (Central). Follow the link below to save your online seat:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tV-ZNpwOQO-3h8KdKFLSBA

05/14/2026

It's not too late to join us this evening to hear the story of James Kelley. The online lecture is free but we request that you register. Follow the link below to save your online seat:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3p-CB22xR2SMPFm8w-5Lsg

05/12/2026

For anyone who may have missed last Thursday’s lecture on Isaac Sheen, the video recording is now available!

Join Seth Bryant as he shares the story of Isaac Sheen, an influential leader in the early Reorganization, and an early member of the church in 1840s Nauvoo....

05/11/2026

This week in the Spring Lecture Series we explore the life and legacy of RLDS Apostle James E. Kelley. Kelley was the son of William H. Kelley (president of the Council of Twelve for the Reorganization). Kelley served in the Philippines during the Spanish- American war before becoming a full time missionary for the Reorganization. Kelley later served as an apostle around the time of his father's retirement from the Council of Twelve. Follow the link below to save your online seat for this Thursday's lecture:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3p-CB22xR2SMPFm8w-5Lsg

05/10/2026

💜Happy Mother's Day to all our favorite Historic Mothers💜
Top Row, left to right: Audentia Smith Anderson, Elizabeth Ann Whitney, Pauline Frisby, Marietta Walker, and Elizabeth Denman.
Center Row, left to right: Catherine "Cassie" Kelley, Inez Smith Davis and Vida E. Smith, Barbara Howard, memorial for Tehinarii with Susan Oxley and Mareva Arnaud Tchong, and Amy Burke Robbins.
Bottom Row, left to right: Emma Smith Bidamon, Clara "Callie" Stebbins. Barbara Higdon, Emma Burton, and Lucy Mack Smith.