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In Memoriam: Paul M. Edwards. Historian and novelist of the Community of Christ/RLDS Church. https://t.co/tzOZIikMgE

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Dr. Paul M. Edwards, Community of Christ historian and @JWHATweet founder, passed away October 13th, 2022 at the age of 89. He was the President of JWHA in 1979 and the first CofC President of @MormonHistAssoc in 1976–77.

Obituary:
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2021 Photo: Rashmi Mallick being ordained to the office of Seventy in India. She is one of the first three women called to Seventy in India.

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News from CCHSF: Lecture and Q&A session with Lachlan Mackay and Ron Romig on Wednesday, August 3 at 7:00 p.m (CDT) on the reported Joseph Smith Jr. daguerreotype.

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Historic Photo (1909): Zion's Orchestra plays for the RLDS Cadillac summer reunion

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The First Presidency share this statement about the Ukraine-Russia border crisis. ⬇️

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@ShawnNimmer The letters are for the different Latter Day Saint priesthood offices!

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NEWS: Kirtland Temple Plans to Open May 2022

"We are pleased to announce Kirtland Temple will open for tours in May 2022. The health and safety of our staff and visitors continues to guide our opening plan. Masks required."

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NEWS: JSHS Plans to Open May 2022

"We are pleased to announce Joseph Smith Historic Site will open for tours in May 2022. The health and safety of our staff and visitors continues to guide our opening plan. Masks required."

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In 1980, the RLDS Church celebrated 150 years of the Reorganization with a special calendar! Each month I'll be sharing a part of the historic calendar.

February features a picture of a mule team evacuating the Auditorium site in 1926.

Curtesy of Community of Christ Archives

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Scholar Shoutout:

A big congratulations to Community of Christ scholar @davidjhowlett for being a President Elect nominee of @MormonHistAssoc! There have been four other Community of Christ scholars who have served as MHA President.

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New #GlobalMormonStudies video with presentations on Preston Temple (Latter-day Saints) and Dunfield House Retreat Centre (Community of Christ) in England by the British isles Latter Day Saint History Association!

https://t.co/zADWZBWC0c

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Jan 29: Joseph Smith Jr. announces candidacy for President of U.S. - 1844

Jan 31: First missionary team arrives in Independence - 1831

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In 1980, the RLDS Church celebrated 150 years of the Reorganization with a special calendar! Each month I'll be sharing a part of the historic calendar.

January features a picture of Herald Publishing House in flames, Lamoni, Iowa, 1907.

Curtesy of Community of Christ Archives

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Jan 21: Fredrick M. Smith is born - 1874

Jan 22: Reorganized Church reaches Australia (Wandell and Rodger) - 1874

Jan 25: Joseph Smith Jr. is ordained President of High Priesthood - 1832