Community of Christ – Faithfully Funding Our Future


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2024 Annual Conference

St. George, Utah
September 12-15

Southern Utah’s Desert Outpost: Making Peace with the Past, Pursuing Peace in the Present

Call for papers deadline is April 6, 2024.
Submit yours online.

Make your guest room reservations.


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John Whitmer Books Archaeology Series

Two titles currently in the series, more to follow.

We think you’ll dig this series.


The Past, Present, and Future of the Prophetic Monarchy in the Latter Day Saint Movement

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View the abstract.

Did you miss the live event? View the lecture on YouTube.


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Morain Receives President’s Award

The 2023 JWHA President’s Award was presented to William D. Morain for exemplary service, kindness, and fortitude as editor of the John Whitmer Historical Association Journal from 2012 to 2023.

Congratulations Bill!


The 2023 conference in Fredericksburg, Texas was a hit.  

Read the post conference highlights.


2023 Conference Sunrise Memorial Service at Zodiac Cemetery Video

“Oh, my. Words cannot capture the feelings of my spirit and stop the falling of my tears. You all did it just as I would have done. Thank you all so much for making this happen.”  Melvin Clarno Johnson


JWHA’s 50th Anniversary: A Legacy of Restoration History

The 50th anniversary conference in Independence is behind us, but still on our minds and guiding us to the next fifty years. What a joy it was to have nearly all of our living founders present with us, as well as many of the past JWHA presidents!  Watch the videos, hear from the founders their vision for our future.
Watch the tribute to their service and the journey ahead.
◆ Hear from the founders’ on the importance of JWHA in the 50th Anniversary founders video.


Interested in Supporting JWHA?

With faithful financial contributions over the years, JWHA has been able to further the independent scholarly interest in the history of Community of Christ and the Restoration Movement. Our supporters play a key role in our success.

Here are some ways to support the JWHA mission:

JWHA is continually inspired by the dedication and generosity of our donors like you who support our mission.


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JWHA is an independent, scholarly society composed of individuals of various religious faiths who share a lively interest in the history of the Restoration Movement.