The John Whitmer Historical Association Journal continues to provide a home for peer-reviewed scholarship exploring the many dimensions of the Latter Day Saint movement and the communities, people, places, and ideas connected to its history. Work on the Fall/Winter 2026 issue (Volume 46, Number 2) has been a major focus this quarter, with another strong collection of articles and book reviews reflecting the breadth of research represented within JWHA. The issue will also include articles in a Restoration Studies section. With Katherine Hill stepping down as Editor of Restoration Studies, the Journal thanks her for her service and welcomes Will Perez into that role.
One feature in this issue, “Hiding in Plain Sight,” turns attention to the historic structures of the Community of Christ Heritage Plaza—the Flournoy Cabin, Frederick M. Smith Study, and Luff House—and considers what these places can tell us when familiar historical landscapes are viewed through the lens of Community of Christ’s Enduring Principles. As always, the Journal depends upon the generosity of authors, book reviewers, peer reviewers, and others who contribute their time and expertise to strengthening each issue.
At this year’s JWHA conference, Journal Editor Ken Mulliken chaired a panel devoted to publication, providing an opportunity to discuss the process of developing historical research for journals and other scholarly venues and to encourage both established and emerging scholars to bring their work to publication, especially work that is global in focus or multidisciplinary in approach.
The JWHA Journal will also be represented at the Community of Christ Peace and Justice Forum, October 16–18. Mulliken and Stassi D. Cramm will present work emerging from their article, “Sacredness of Creation as an Evolving Enduring Principle: A Fractal History Analysis in the RLDS/Community of Christ Tradition.” Their presentation will explore how concern for creation developed across the denomination’s history and how Sacredness of Creation emerged through both continuity and change.
The Editor continues to welcome article submissions, research notes, and ideas for future issues. JWHA’s strength comes from the conversations created when careful historical scholarship brings diverse voices and perspectives into dialogue. Please reach out with suggestions or questions.
