In the coming days and weeks, many of us will reflect on Shannon’s life and how his life influenced our own. Most of us would say that our own life would be very different if it were not for Shannon and everything he did. Certainly I would not be writing this and you would not be reading it if Shannon wasn’t the person he was.
Many things can be said, and will be said, about Shannon. When you think about him and what he’s done for the community and the…
Congratulations to Ryan Emans, the CoBM’s newest Minister. Ryan became an Initiate Minister with the Church of Body Modification back in January of 2012 and since then has exemplified the CoBM’s Code of Ethics. In the past year, Ryan has been very active within the CoBM by regularly posting on the forum and providing assistance to members, responding to interview requests, and ministering to others whenever needed. With his thoughtful advice and empathetic nature, Ryan is a wonderful…
Timing Celestial Events
Throughout history, people of all cultures have looked to the sky to better understand themselves and the world in which they live. The modern era is no exception, and despite the advancement of science and the technical explanations for what we see and where it all came from, the night sky still retains an uncanny ability to calm the mind and bring tranquility to the soul.
It is easy to understand why people everywhere have turned to the stars and planets for guidance, prophecy, and worship. If…
For a while now, the Church has had an online chatroom where members can meet up at any time and chat about body modification as well as any other topic. This chatroom has also been used to hold CoBM classes and formal group meetings, such as the one on August 12th. Though most people access the chatroom via the CoBM website at http://uscobm.com/chat/, the chatroom may also be accessed by most smartphones via an app.
The type of chatroom…
January 18, 2012
With pleasure and excitement, the CoBM would like to announce that Ryan Emans has been accepted as an Initiate Minister for the Church of Body Modification. Ryan first submitted his Minister Application on August 18, 2011 and, though he is in the UK, made himself available for several discussions regarding the position. Ryan is very active on the CoBM forums, giving excellent and appropriate advice. He also helps people on a daily basis through his job as a Registered Mental Health Nurse.
To learn more about Ryan, please…
The CoBM has great news we would like to share. We have constructed a Board of Advisors which will become the new operational force of the CoBM and will replace the previous Board of Directors. The main objective of the Board of Advisors will be to provide an unbiased perspective, act as a sounding board for evaluating new ideas and opportunities, and to provide their experience and expertise as needed.
The goal of this change is to improve the quality of work which the CoBM produces as well as the…
Over the past few months, the board of directors has been discussing the reorganization and focusing of the Church’s doctrine. Specifically, we have focused the wording and format of the Mission Statement and Statement of Faith to be more clear and easier to understand. Also, we have added a Vision Statement. The Vision Statement will help guide us in our actions as an organization and be a constant reminder of what we are striving for.
The last time these documents were changed was in 2008. Since then,…
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