JAHS Posted January 20, 2024 Posted January 20, 2024 Community of Christ, formerly the RLDS church, announces next prophet-president "A new prophet-president has been called to lead the Community of Christ, formerly known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints or RLDS church. Stassi D. Cramm, 61, will be the first woman to hold the office if her call is approved by the 2025 World Conference. Until then, her title is prophet-president designate. The church announced Cramm as its ninth prophet-president on Jan. 17. The Community of Christ shares a 14-year history from 1830-44 with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Community of Christ’s previous eight prophet-presidents include Joseph Smith’s son Joseph Smith III (1860-1914), who led the reorganization of the church in 1860. Three sons of Joseph III followed — Frederick M. Smith, Israel A. Smith and W. Wallace Smith, who lead the faith until 1978. A great-grandson of Joseph Smith, Wallace B. Smith, was next, but familial succession ended with the completion of his tenure in 1996. The past two prophet-presidents have been W. Grant McMurray and Stephen M. Veazey. "President Veazey announced a process to discern the next prophet-president of the Community of Christ in March 2023. In August, a health issue necessitated that he take a medical leave of absence. In November, the Community of Christ Council of Twelve met for a final discernment meeting and received a list of names shared anonymously by the church. In December, they gathered at Happy Valley Conference Center in California’s Santa Cruz Mountains with two to three names each. They discerned Cramm as the next leader after conversation and prayer, according to church official Katie Harmon-McLaughlin." 3
Calm Posted January 20, 2024 Posted January 20, 2024 37 minutes ago, JAHS said: they gathered at Happy Valley Conference Center An appropriate place for a gathering of believers in Christ.
JustAnAustralian Posted January 20, 2024 Posted January 20, 2024 Quote In a news release, Cramm said, “If the 2025 World Conference approves this call, I commit to faithfully doing my part to empower and support the prophetic voice of the church as we seek to live Christ’s mission and help create God’s vision of shalom. Onward!” It will be interesting to see if the general membership feel there is a difference between female apostles and being led by a female prophet-president. 1
Stargazer Posted January 20, 2024 Posted January 20, 2024 6 hours ago, JustAnAustralian said: It will be interesting to see if the general membership feel there is a difference between female apostles and being led by a female prophet-president. Well, if having a woman apostle isn't a problem, then I don't see why a woman being a prophet-president could be one. 1
bluebell Posted January 20, 2024 Posted January 20, 2024 It's interesting to learn how their process works. Thanks for sharing. 1
Stargazer Posted January 20, 2024 Posted January 20, 2024 1 hour ago, Tacenda said: How utterly refreshing! Thanks, you made me laugh! I wasn't laughing at you, though. I thought "How very Tacenda!"
JustAnAustralian Posted January 21, 2024 Posted January 21, 2024 11 hours ago, Stargazer said: Well, if having a woman apostle isn't a problem, then I don't see why a woman being a prophet-president could be one. CoC Prophet-Presidents can present new revelation and messages for inclusion into their version of the D&C (as previous Prophet-Presidents have done). We're going to be seeing if the membership actually believes that women can/should be able to do that too, rather than just be an apostle. It would likewise be interesting to see the result if President Nelson (or his successor) presented new revelation for inclusion in our version of the D&C. Does the membership actually believe that the President can/should be able to do that? 1
JAHS Posted January 21, 2024 Author Posted January 21, 2024 1 hour ago, JustAnAustralian said: It would likewise be interesting to see the result if President Nelson (or his successor) presented new revelation for inclusion in our version of the D&C. Does the membership actually believe that the President can/should be able to do that? Being a prophet of course he should be able to do that, but there may not be any real reason to unless some dramatically new doctrine or revelation should come forth. I think we receive all the doctrine and revelation we need for now during General conference.
latterdaytemplar Posted January 21, 2024 Posted January 21, 2024 A neat development; it is interesting to see how other Latter Day Saint denominations function. I would have thought that, for her, they would have changed the title to "Prophetess-President"; but, I guess that such gendered terms are being done away with in the US anyway. Anyway, if there are any CoC members in here, congratulations on your new leadership. 1
Tacenda Posted January 21, 2024 Posted January 21, 2024 On 1/20/2024 at 10:45 AM, Stargazer said: Thanks, you made me laugh! I wasn't laughing at you, though. I thought "How very Tacenda!" I'm glad you got a laugh out of my post. Laughing is such a good thing! But it's how I felt.
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