Your Story is Church History
In early May of 2024, we began inviting Community of Christ past and present leaders to share their stories with us in a casual online atmosphere. The invitation has since expanded into a wonderful online "evening of tales among friends" that takes place twice a year. Take a moment to hear the impactful stories shared with us over the years.
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"Your Story is Church History" with Janné Grover Join Janné Grover as she adds her unique life story to our growing collection of “Your Story is Church History” programs, a storyteller series that began in 2024. Past storytellers include Everett Graffeo, Stassi Cramm, Bunda Chibwe, Andrew Bolton, and now, Janné Grover. Janné serves as a member of the Community of Christ First Presidency and counselor to Stassi Cramm, Community of Christ prophet-president. Click the button below to view a recording of the April 30, 2026 program. |
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"From War and Poverty to Questing for Peaceable Zion: Andrew Bolton Shares His Story"
Spend time with Andrew Bolton as he shares his life story with us as the fourth speaker in our "Your Story is Church History" series. Hear about his unique journey from English Catholic altar boy to Community of Christ apostle. Learn about his upbringing in England and how his father's experience as a soldier in World War II influenced Andrew's passion for Zion. Click the button below to view a recording of the November 20, 2025 program. |
Bunda Chibwe sharing a story while sitting outside the Community of Christ congregation located in Chingola, Zambia. Photo courtesy of Lachlan Mackay.
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"Your Story is Church History" with Bunda Chibwe Join us for an intimate evening with Community of Christ apostle Bunda Chibwe as he takes us on a personal journey through his life story. Learn about the formative places that impacted Bunda's life and hear how his personal story weaves into the story of the founding of Community of Christ in Zambia. Click the button below to view a recording of the May 8, 2025 program. |
Stassi Cramm (second from left) shares in a family photo featuring her parents, children, and grandchildren.
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"Onward to Zion: Stassi Cramm Shares Her Story"
Community of Christ President-designate Stassi Cramm serves as our second storyteller in the “Your Story is Church History” series. Listen to her share her own historical journey with the people, places, and experiences that helped shape who she is today. It's going to be an evening of tales that will offer greater insight into Stassi the disciple and her path to accept the call to become Community of Christ’s first female president/prophet. Click the box below to view a recording of the December 3, 2024 program. |
Image of Everett Graffeo courtesy of Community of Christ Archives.
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"Something Lost, Go and Find It" with Everett Graffeo Our first storyteller in the “Your Story is Church History” series is Everett Graffeo, former presiding evangelist in Community of Christ. Everett best describes his life story as: “Life is not a goal toward which we reach, but a response to a voice in our hearts and minds that sets us on a journey of discovery.” Everett’s personal path began in Iowa and expanded across the globe to include living in French Polynesia, and Hawaii, responsibility for Pacific Islands, Australia, the Philippines, and India mission centers. Take the time to hear Everett Graffeo's unique story as shared by the former presiding evangelist himself. Click the button below to view a recording of the May 2, 2024 program. |