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We Are All Storytellers

The "We Are All Storytellers" project began in the midst of isolation and social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis. During times of uncertainty and change, people long to hear stories where we see the goodness in humanity, people helping people, friends lifting up one another during times of despair, and folks sacrificing in the spirit of generosity and compassion. Our church history is full of these stories!

We invited people like you to share a brief 3-4 minute story from church history that reflected the goodness in humanity. The response was inspiring! Over forty individuals submitted a variety of compelling stories and devotions. You can view/hear these stories by clicking on the images below. We hope these stories serve as reminders of the powerful heritage we share in Community of Christ and the continuing call to love one another. 

The tradition begun during a time of isolation has grown over the years to include more stories and storytellers. We invite you to add your voice to the "We Are All Storytellers" collection by sharing one of your favorite moments in Community of Christ history.

Click on the images below to hear a great story from Community of Christ history:

Barbara Walden Shares a Story
​of Apostle Clifford Cole
Sally Roth Shares a Story from the
​2019 Holy Land Tour
Jami Smith Shares a Story of Joseph Smith III Catching Apple Thieves in Nauvoo
Kevin White Shares a Story about
​Marshall J. McGuire
Barry Lewis Shares a Collection of
​Stories about Esme Smith
Susan Naylor Shares a Collection of
​Stories about Marietta Walker
Gillian Vincent Shares a Story of Peter Whalley and Elbert A. Smith
Elwyn Davis Shares a Collection of Stories about John Blackstock
Lachlan Mackay Shares a Story of Generosity from the Plano Period 
Stazie Church Shares a Collection of Stories about David Hyrum Smith
Nathan Twombly Shares a Story of
​Newel and Elizabeth Whitney
Barbara Walden Shares a Story of
​Apostle Gomer Griffiths
Debbie Phillips Shares a Collection of Stories about Marion Brock Blumenschein
Sedona Harper Shares a Story of Her
​Great-Great-Grandmother
Sally Roth Shares a Story about 
Georg and Anna Sofke
Elray Henrikson Shares a Story about the 2014 Norway National Conference
Dennis Carr Shares a Collection of Stories about Roy "Doc" Cheville
Laurie Due Shares a Story of President Israel A. Smith's Trip to Salt Lake City
Daniel Hedman Shares a Story about the Nauvoo Expositor
Geri Norman Shares a Story of Peace and a Young Joseph Smith III
Ted Tinsman Shares a Story about Dr. W. Paul Jones and the RLDS Church
Wendy Eaton Shares a Story
​of Alexander McCallum
Elwyn Davis Shares a Story 
​of Lyle Shedd
Dave Davis Shares a Story of Chuck Neff's Encounter with a Compassionate Stranger
Barb Walden Shares a Easter Devotion Featuring Elbert A. Smith
Jenny Hedman Shares a Collection of Stories about Women in 1840s Nauvoo
Sean Langdon Shares a Story of Alex Smith and the Olive Leaf Congregation
Donald Mayne Shares a Collection of Stories about Joseph Smith III
Ashley Sebree Shares a Story or Two about Edward Guy
Andrew Bolton Shares a Story about
​John and Jane Benbow
Justin DeLong Shares a Story about
​T.J. Beatty
Karen Graham Wade Shares the Story of the Community of Christ Peace Symbol
James Pycior Shares a Story of 
​William Whenham
Elwyn Davis Shares a Collection of Stories about Seventy Bob Turner
Tyler Marz Shares a Story of Israel A. Smith and a Visit to French Polynesia
Barb Walden Shares a Story of Rosie Sellars and her experience in Germany
Bennie Blevins Shares a Collection of Stories about David Hyrum Smith
Meredith Carr Shares a Story about President Joseph Smith III's Trip to Hawaii in 1907
Cindy Easter Shares a Story about President Frederick Madison Smith
Pat Henshaw Shares a Story about Vera Entwistle and the Founding of Camp Quality
Chelsea SantaLucia Shares a Story of Jason Briggs and the Founding of the Reorganization
Joelle Wight Shares a Story about President Wallace B. Smith
Nancy Cervi Shares a Story
​of Elsa Johnson
Seth Bryant Shares a Story
​of Dale Luffman
Amanda Vanaa Shares a Collection of Stories about Edward Guy
Karen Wade Shares a Story about the Nuneaton Congregation
Vern Erickson Shares a Collection of
​Stories about William T. Blue
Wendy Eaton Shares a Story of
​Pauline Frisby
Dakota Matthes Shares a Story about Suzanne Selden
Debra Bruch Shares a Story about
Emma Hale Smith
Steve Otteson Shares a Story about the Reconstruction of the Red Brick Store
Poul Wilson Shares a Story of Ed Guy and how Ed Guy's Ministry Inspired Him
Joan Thompson Shares a Story of
​Emma Hale Smith Bidamon
Michael Wright Shares a Collection of Stories about Suzanne Selden
Wendy Eaton Shares a Story From the Banks of the Mississippi River in Nauvoo
Kim Naten Shares the Story Behind the Samish Island Reunion Grounds
Jared Munson Shares a Story about
​Caroline and Benjamin Booker
Laura Bolton Shares a Story about the Burial of Joseph and Hyrum Smith
Chizaso Chunga Shares a Story of Edward Ellsworth Guy
Phyllis Gregg Shares a Story About Charles Neff's Trip to India
Nick Keehler Shares a Story about President Wallace B. Smith
Humberto Tinsman Shares a Collection of Stories about Ed Guy
David Wilson Shares a Story about the Hymn, "Redeemer of Israel"

Contribute to the We Are All Storytellers Project!

Share Your Favorite Story from Community of Christ History

We invite you to submit a brief 3-4 minute video sharing a story from church history that reflects the goodness in humanity. Contact Barb Walden for additional details on how you can share your story with the world.
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