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GwenDissatisfied liberal Mormons seek refuge in Community of Christ
Members of the LDS congregation walk along a snow-covered road. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian Increasing numbers of Mormons are seeking out the Community of Christ, a church that...
Women in the Christian and Missionary Alliance May Now Be Ordained as Pastors—But Not as Lead Pastors
Women in the Christian and Missionary Alliance (CMA) may now be ordained, hold the title of “pastor,” and—if their local congregations allow—use the designation “reverend.” Women are still,...
Christian and Missionary Alliance Loses 8 Congregations After Ordaining Women as Pastors
The Christian and Missionary Alliance (CMA) recently made a significant policy shift by allowing women to be ordained and hold the title of pastor. This decision, adopted at...
Wallace B. Smith, Former Community of Christ Leader, Dies at 94
Wallace B. Smith, prophet-president of the Community of Christ from 1978 to 1996, has died at age 94. Known to many as “Wally B.,” his leadership marked a...
