Peace Monuments of Community of Christ

The Community of Christ is a US-based international Christian church established in April 1830. Its mission is "to proclaim Jesus Christ and promote communities of joy, hope, love, and peace." From 1872 to 2001, the Community of Christ was known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS).

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A U D I T O R I U M 1926-1958 - Community of Christ Auditorium building, 100 West Walnut, Independence, Missouri (USA). Groundbreaking took place in 1926, but the building was not completed until 1958. US President Harry Truman came here to proclaim the creation of the United Nations immediately after signing the United Nations Charter in San Francisco on June 26, 1945. The Community of Christ International Peace Award (bestowed annually since 1993 except 1996) is presented here.

L I B R A R Y / M U S E U M July 1957 - Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum, 500 West US Highway 24, Independence, Missouri (USA). One of 12 presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Click here for the Wikipedia article. Right image shows replca ofr Truman's office in the White House.

T E M P L E

April 17, 1994 - Temple of Peace (Independence Temple), Community of Christ, World Plaza, Independence, Missouri (USA). "A house of worship & education 'dedicated to the pursuit of peace.' Dominates the skyline of Independence & has become the focal point of the headquarters of the Community of Christ." Every day at 1:30 pm, a Prayer for Peace is held in the temple.

D O O R

April 17, 1994 - Peace Door, Independence Temple, Community of Christ, World Plaza, Independence, Missouri (USA). In 1874, the Community of Christ adopted as its official seal a lion and lamb led by a child with the words "Peace" underneath.

M U S E U M

1995 - Children's Peace Pavilion, in Community of Christ Auditorium building, 100 West Walnut, Independence, Missouri (USA). A peace museum for children. Associated with Community of Christ Church. Click here for the Wikipedia article. Visited by EWL.

S T A T U E

1995 - Statue of Sadako Sasaki, United Nations Peace Plaza, Lexington Avenue & Walnut Street, Independence, Missouri (USA). Near auditorum where President Truman declared the creation of the United Nations. Maintained by Community of Christ (Reorganized Mormon Church). Click here for air view.

S T A T U E

April 12, 2002 - Swords Into Plowshares Peace Monument, World Plaza, Independence Temple, Community of Christ, Independence, Missouri (USA). Sculpted by Dave Martin. Dedicated by Ela Ghandi of South Africa, recipient of the 2002 Community of Christ International Peace Award.

M U S E U M

February 23, 2003 - Children's Peace Center, Acworth, Georgia (USA). Mobile museum operating from the home of Andria D. Melham who drives mobile exhibits to local schools pending the establishment of a permanent museum. One of 27 US museums in "Museums for Peace Worldwide" edited by Kazuyo Yamane (2008). Associated with Community of Christ Church (Independence, Missouri).