The Well Book and Gift shop is temporarily closed due to ceiling construction. But don't forget that you can still support Week of Compassion through your Amazon purchases. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the same prices and selection as amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of Read More...
It’s time for middle school students to register for Chi Rho Midwinter retreat at Tall Oaks!
Save the date for our spring children's musical on Sun., Mar. 3, 10:00 a.m.
Join us on Sat., Apr. 21 for Grace at Work, a fun-filled half-day volunteer event open to all ages and abilities. Sign up now!
At Country Club Christian Church we don’t just talk about it, we Celebrate Membership! Last month we held our first Celebration of Membership and welcomed 13 individuals into our faith community. This is a celebration because we know the benefits it brings to each person as well as to our community. Membership is taken seriously here because it really does matter.
Dr. Mike Graves, who has been on the church staff since February 2017, first as our Guest Preacher and most recently in a part-time position as Scholar in Residence, will join the staff full time effective this month in the role of Scholar in Residence/Minister of Spiritual Formation.
When my son was 10 he refused to practice the guitar. I told his teacher he wanted to quit. “Good,” said the teacher, “I want him to quit also.” This was not one of my finer “mother” moments. Should we push harder, I wondered?
During the winter months when the weather can be unpredictable, we encourage you to check the church’s Facebook page or website, or call the church at 816-333-4917 when there is extreme cold, ice or snow before heading out to church. Although we prefer not to close the church, when there is inclement Read More...
This season’s Christmas offering will be directed toward two local organizations that are providing food to the hungry and healthcare to those who are under-served in our community: Harvesters and KC Care Clinic.
Middle and high school weekly gatherings resume Jan. 11
Pastors’ Class provides students time, space, and tools to more clearly name their identity as Christians and their connection to this faith community. The sessions help the students identify what God is doing in the world; reflect on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus; explore how this impacts who and how Read More...
Mike Graves is a native Texan, who for thirty years taught preaching and worship in various theological seminaries. He has written or edited several books, including Craddock Stories; Table Talk: Rethinking Communion and Community; and is currently finishing up a manuscript titled, Your One Wild and Precious Life: What Jesus Can Teach Us about Life Read More...
I am excited about 2018. My baby, God willing, will graduate from college. Our clergy positions at the church will finally be all filled. The church board is moving forward with a solid vision for reaching out to our community. What are you hoping for in 2018?
Poet and Mizzou Professor Scott Cairns reminds me in his poem “Christmas Green”* that Christmas offers us the chance to become new. He describes the birth of the baby Jesus like this: “Just now the earth recalls His stunning visitation. Now the earth and scattered habitants attend to what is possible. That Read More...
The season of Advent always reminds me of my maternity years. When I was pregnant with my first child, I had a quarter-time church job in Lawrence, as I was wrapping up my degree at KU. There were a number of expectant mothers in the congregation at the time, and I often Read More...
