An Evening with the Historians
Meet the historians behind three new books that explore the unique people from Community of Christ's past.
Online seating is limited ~ be sure to register to save your seat today! Click the blue button located below each of the program descriptions to register. Feel free to register for all three evenings and enjoy the remaining winter season exploring church history with us!
Online lectures begin at 7:00 p.m. (Central Time)
Online seating is limited ~ be sure to register to save your seat today! Click the blue button located below each of the program descriptions to register. Feel free to register for all three evenings and enjoy the remaining winter season exploring church history with us!
Online lectures begin at 7:00 p.m. (Central Time)
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February 20
Sister to the Prophet: Life of Katharine Smith Salisbury with Kyle Walker Katharine Smith Salisbury was the middle of three daughters born to Joseph Sr. and Lucy Mack Smith, and the longest surviving member of the family. She was a participant in many of the earliest Restoration events. She migrated with the Saints to Ohio, Missouri, and finally to Illinois. She remained in Hancock County, Illinois after her brothers’ deaths in the summer of 1844, where she and her family continued to experience religious persecution due to her connection to Mormonism’s founder. In the year 1873, she united with the Reorganization, where she was an active contributor until her death. Katharine’s temperance and faith helped her overcome countless hardships and also enabled her and her children to eventually win over their hostile neighbors. Click the button view the video recording of the February 20 program. |
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February 27
Come UP Hither to Zion: William Marks and the Mormon Concept of Gathering with Cheryl Bruno and John Dinger Join Cheryl Bruno and John Dinger on February 27th as they discuss their new biography, Come Up Hither to Zion: William Marks and the Mormon Concept of Gathering. William Marks was an early convert who quickly gained the trust of Joseph Smith, Jr. Marks was known throughout the church and served in a number of significant leadership positions in 1830s Kirtland and 1840s Nauvoo. After the death of Joseph Smith, Jr., Marks joined a variety of Restoration movements, but often left disappointed. Eventually he found the RLDS movement, which helped convince Joseph Smith III to join and lead the church. Because William Marks was trusted by leaders and members alike, he was eventually called to the First Presidency, where he served until his death in 1872.Click the button below to view the February 27 program. |
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March 6
Second-Class Saints: Black Mormons and the Struggle for Racial Equality with Matthew Harris Join Matt Harris as he explores the RLDS/Community of Christ and LDS responses to the Civil Rights Movement. He will look at how both traditions viewed racial equality, how they fought it and/or embraced it, and how they came to accept Black members as integral to their worship communities. His presentation will draw on his 2023 article in the John Whitmer Historical Journal and his recently published book Second-Class Saints: Black Mormons and the Struggle for Racial Equality (Oxford University Press, 2024). Click the button below to view the March 6 program. |
Help Support and Preserve Community of Christ Heritage
Although the winter book series discussions are free and open to the public, donations received throughout the season will fund the development of new online programs and support the ongoing preservation and maintenance of Community of Christ historic sites. Follow the link below to make an online donation. Thank you for helping preserve the past!
Although the winter book series discussions are free and open to the public, donations received throughout the season will fund the development of new online programs and support the ongoing preservation and maintenance of Community of Christ historic sites. Follow the link below to make an online donation. Thank you for helping preserve the past!