Oils of the Bible Class in The Well
Learn about oils used in Biblical times: frankincense, sandalwood, myrrh and more. You will learn what they are, how they work and where they come from. Wed., Nov. 7, 5:30 p.m., Sign up in the Well. $5/person .
MOPS Holiday Mart
Wednesday, October 24, 6:30-8:30 Get your holiday shopping done early while supporting our MOPS group. Vendors will be selling jewelry, clothing, food, children’s gifts, personal care, and much more. Country Club Christian Church, 6101 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, Missouri, in the Social Hall.
Pathways to Learning this Fall
Sun., Oct. 21 A Long Fight for Justice: The Story of Lamonte McIntyre with Cheryl Pilate, partner with the law firm, Morgan Pilate In Jesus’ first sermon in the Gospel of Luke, a key trait of his ministry is setting prisoners free. More than once, attorney Cheryl Pilate has worked to Read More...
Monday Night Classes with Mike Graves
Led by Dr. Mike Graves, from 7:00-8:00 p.m., Social Hall From Pew to Pulpit Sept. 10 and 17 Sermons mostly go in one direction, from pulpit to pew. Preachers talk and the people listen. But preaching can go in both directions, and once did in the early church. Together, we will think Read More...
Anchored in God
“For a spiritual life is simply a life in which all that we do comes from the centre, where we are anchored in God. . . .” This line jumped off the page for me during my morning reflection time earlier this week.
Thanksgiving Dinner is Nov. 15
Julián Zugazagoitia, Director and CEO of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, will be the speaker at our Thanksgiving Dinner celebration on Thur., Nov. 15
Carla’s Candids for October 12
One of best parts of serving among you for 30 years is story. I have had the privilege of learning your stories and sometimes I have even been a part of the story: officiating at your wedding, blessing your baby, weeping with you at a graveside. But in this first year as Read More...
Woven Together
Last week I gathered with family for a reunion, with colleagues for a conference, with neighbors for a homes association dinner, with church leaders at a Board planning retreat, and with friends at a small dinner party. At each gathering, I felt a mixture of belonging and discomfort. When shall I speak Read More...
High School Scavenger Hunt/Lock-in
Join us Sat., Nov. 3, for a fun-filled night: dinner, a scavenger hunt around Kansas City, movies at the church, hot chocolate, and apple cider. We will meet at the church at 6:00 pm to carpool together downtown, where we will eat dinner and go on a scavenger hunt. We will return Read More...
We Are Filling Buckets
By Lisa McCleish, Director of Early Childhood Programs The preschool classes are using the children’s book How Full is Your Bucket? as part of their curriculum this year. The book explains that every person has an imaginary bucket; when we say nice words, share toys, and help our friends or family we Read More...
Metro Mission Service Opportunities in October
Micah Ministry Serve dinner at Micah Ministry from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., on Mon., Oct. 8. Meet in the chapel lot at 4:30 p.m. to carpool. Return to church at 7:30 p.m. Carpools of volunteers leave for Independence Boulevard Christian Church. For more information, contact Jackie Cunningham at 816-246-6202. Collection Connection During Read More...
From Pew to Pulpit (and Back Again)
Dr. Mike Graves, Scholar in Residence and Minister of Spiritual Formation Occasionally, someone will ask me how long it takes me to prepare a sermon. My standard answer nowadays is 61 years. Sermons come from a life of learning and living. But of course, what they’re asking is how many hours, and Read More...
Faithbook
Women exploring spiritual matters and forming friendships. After a brief presentation/lesson, break into smaller groups for discussion and sharing. Come and go as your schedule permits on Tuesday evenings or Wednesday mornings. Led by Carla Aday, Joe Walker, Mike Graves, Catherine, Corey, and Tyler. Childcare is available by request. Wednesday mornings 9:00-10:30a.m. Read More...
10:01 Connections
For those ages mid-20s-mid-40s. Features TEDD Talk (Theology, Everything else, Discussion, and Doughnuts) with Mike Graves, Lesley Holt, and Jennifer Austenfeld as the primary leaders. Meet and talk with others living similar life experiences. 10:01 a.m. Rooms 206/207.
Understanding Your Grief Series
Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing, Thursdays, Sept. 6-Nov. 15, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
