Here are recent events and press releases for the Bloomington IL congregation:

• May 29, 2010: "A Little Help to go Shopping for a Church" The Pantagraph [Bloomington IL] (reprinted by permission)
• January 30, 2010: Faith: Desire to believe The Pantagraph [Bloomington IL]  (reprinted by permission)
• October 10, 2009: Recipe for life found in Bible The Pantagraph [Bloomington IL]  (reprinted by permission)
• June 20, 2009: Choosing the Right Church is Work  The Pantagraph [Bloomington IL]  (reprinted by permission)
• February 28, 2009:  The destructive force of Fear is not from God   The Pantagraph [Bloomington IL]  (reprinted by permission)
• November 2, 2008:  Church can help guide election day decisions   The Pantagraph [Bloomington IL]  (reprinted by permission)
• July 5, 2008:  Your Choice is whether to build Walls or Bridges  The Pantagraph [Bloomington IL]  (reprinted by permission)
• March 8, 2008:  What is God's Role in Your Daily Life?  The Pantagraph [Bloomington IL]
• October 27, 2007: Jesus Calls Us to Unity with Others  The Pantagraph [Bloomington IL]
• July 10, 2007: B-N church spreads Word Live over Internet  The Pantagraph [Bloomington IL]
• June 30, 2007: God Speaks through New Scripture Today   The Pantagraph [Bloomington IL] (reprinted by permission)
• February 24, 2007:  Find a Covenant Relationship with God  The Pantagraph [Bloomington IL] (reprinted by permission)
• January 6, 2007:  Pantagraph page D3:  Community of Christ classes on what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ, 6:30-8:30 pm starting tonight at the American Red Cross Chapter House, 1 Westport Court, Bloomington.  Contact Brad Bryant at (309) 212-2853.
• October 22, 2006:  Listen and You'll Hear God Calling The Pantagraph [Bloomington IL] (reprinted by permission)
• June 17, 2006:  Move beyond the Law of Minimum The Pantagraph [Bloomington IL] (reprinted by permission)
• January 7, 2006:  Seeking God in your Wilderness The Pantagraph [Bloomington IL] (reprinted by permission)
• August 27, 2005:  Zion: God's Plan for our Broken World.    The Pantagraph [Bloomington IL] (reprinted by permission)
• April 30, 2005:  Personal Prayer is a direct line to God.    The Pantagraph [Bloomington IL] (reprinted by permission)
• January 1, 2005:  Put Focus on Personal, Spiritual Growth in 2005.  The Pantagraph [Bloomington IL] (reprinted by permission)
• August 21, 2004:  Repenting Sins Key to Joining God in Baptism.  The Pantagraph [Bloomington IL] (reprinted by permission)
• May 1, 2004:  God Heals Those in Need.  The Pantagraph [Bloomington IL] (reprinted by
• April 4, 2004:  Donna & Brad Bryant returned from serving as delegates to the 2004 World Conference in Independence Missouri.
• January 18, 2004:  Kevin Bryant was ordained to the office of Priest, in Warrensburg MO.
• December 28, 2003:  We traveled to the Pekin IL church, to celebrate the sacrament of baptism for Jo Elder.
• December 1, 2003:  New co-pastors begin serving the Bloomington congregation:  Elder Larry Snively and Elder Donna Bryant are now providing pastoral leadership for the Bloomington congregation.  A setting apart service for their ministry was held on December 7, 2003, with Evangelist Jim Elledge (Beardstown) officiating.
• October 18, 2003:  Pastor Brad Bryant, ordained to the priesthood office of Seventy, by Apostle Gail Mengel (Independence MO), assisted by Seventy Ron Rubottom (Maryville IL), during the organizational conference of the Brush Creek USA Mission Center, in Flora IL.
• August 30, 2003: Use Scripture As Your Guide,   The Pantagraph [Bloomington IL] (reprinted by permission)
• April 26, 2003:  Jesus Offers a Bridge to God,   The Pantagraph [Bloomington IL] (reprinted by permission)
• December 29, 2002: Spend your New Year finding way to Christ,  The Pantagraph [Bloomington IL] (reprinted by permission)
• September 7, 2002: View Church Members as Family, The Pantagraph [Bloomington IL] (reprinted by permission)
• May 4, 2002:  Children Must be Taught Religion (Baby Blessings),  The Pantagraph [Bloomington IL] (reprinted by permission)
• December 2, 2001: Elaine Snively ordained to the office of Teacher.
• November 10, 2001: The Bloomington Pantagraph published the article "Closeness to Jesus can bring Peace to Self, World", written by pastor Brad Bryant.
• July 7, 2001: The Bloomington Pantagraph published the article "Let God Take Over Your Life", written by pastor Brad Bryant.
• April 15, 2001: WJBC Radio's "Religion in the News" announced the denominational name change to Community of Christ.
• March 3, 2001: The Bloomington Pantagraph published the article "Time to Get to Know Jesus Better", written by pastor Brad Bryant.
• September 24, 1999:  Bloomington RLDS recognized as financial contributors to the People to People Festival 1999 event at ISU's Bone Student Center, bringing the message of peaceful conflict resolution to the children and families of our community.  In addition, we hosted a Children's Peace Mobile at that event, helping to teach self-esteem and peaceful life focus.
• August 16, 1999:  Priest Donna Bryant ordained to the office of Elder
• September 20, 1998: Priest Larry Snively ordained to the office of Elder
• April 28, 1998:  Elder Maynard Upton dies
• March 19, 1998:   African Ministers visit with Bloomington church members & friends
• March 4, 1998:  Area Ministers to attend World Conference