July 17-24, 2021 Join families and individuals from our congregation for a week of hiking, horseback riding, fishing, crafting, relaxing and fun at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado. The group of 60-90 folks from all generations stays in a lodge with lovely mountain views and enjoys the home Read More...
It has been a heavy week. After spending 13 weeks worried about a pandemic, we added a worry about the fabric of our community. Would the fibers hold or fray? It would be easy to give in to despair. Perhaps like you, I began to relive moments of my own narrative where Read More...
A global pandemic sweeps the world, protests of police violence erupt, and our cities look like war zones. At such a time as this, the ancient Scriptures become surprisingly relevant. Join us for this sermon series in June.
This summer’s Backyard Bash offerings look a little different, but as we have done the last two summers, we are excited to offer online class offerings and activities for children and families, starting June 10. Our goals of community, spiritual development and fun are still present this year. You are invited to join one of these opportunities:
As your pastors, we reach out to voice our angst at the events unfolding in our country. We share the grief and worry that many are feeling as they watch the news these days. George Floyd's death was excruciatingly painful to watch. Our country now pulses with a wide range of difficult emotions and fears.
As our community is beginning to lift some of the restrictions on public gatherings I want to share with you an update on our plans as a church community. I have been in conversation with other area faith leaders, congregations of our size across the country, our church board and staff. We Read More...
Saturday, May 30 9:30-11:30 a.m. We are planning a family scavenger hunt that will take you to see some familiar faces and places - all while maintaining social distancing! Families will begin in the chapel parking lot and will have a choice between driving, walking or biking. *bring your own bikes* From sharing a silly song Read More...
It is with great sadness that we have decided to cancel Christian Community Camp for 2020. Several things that lead us to this difficult decision. We want to keep people safe -- inside our community and in the communities we visit. (Estes Park is a destination for many people from all of Read More...
We’d be hustling in at 9:03, 9:04, 9:06 a.m. …wondering if Stanley would make it through the service or if he would squirm and squawk his way to the back of the sanctuary…or even farther. We’d say hello to friends who are now more like family. In the parlor we’d make note Read More...
A young father recently told me, “I am realizing that our family doesn’t need more vacations, we just need to spend time at home hanging out together and enjoying each other.” And my son drove home from Nashville last night and at our dinner table he proclaimed, “Wow, it’s so good to Read More...
By Nancy Ralston Nancy has been a member of Country Club Christian Church for more than 20 years. She is a deacon and serves in a multitude of capacities, including on the Green Team. A former Country Club Christian Church minister once said that there are three reasons why people go to Read More...
My dear friend and former co-presenter Dr. Gloria Thomas Anderson and I recently enjoyed a conversation on “Loving Life Choices: Looking at Your Life and How You Want to Be Remembered.” The interview aired on Sun., May 17 and can be viewed below:
How would you finish that sentence? Please email me or text me (816-381-9253) with your completion to that sentence. Here are a few from where I sit... Now more than ever, I am enjoying sitting down to dinner with my husband every night and savoring a home cooked meal. Now more than Read More...
Now more than ever, we know what truly matters: friends, family, kindness. Though this season has been challenging, the spirit, grace and hope that has risen up among us inspires.
Reverend Corey Meyer has tendered his resignation effective June 30, 2020. Rev. Meyer was serving a three year position scheduled to conclude in December of 2020 but decided that this was a good time to make this professional transition. He writes: There is deep gratitude in my heart for the opportunity to Read More...
