No Pulpit Required, Episode 2: Tattoos: More than just Skin Deep
The second episode from the new podcast "No Pulpit Required" with Rev. Bryce Bowers is now available for your listening pleasure!
A Trip Down the Hall
By Joe Walker, Minister of Congregational Care I expect you’ll use the bathroom today. But you might not give any thought to the toilet as one symbol of a functional and peaceful society. War correspondent, Jane Ferguson, in her new book, No Ordinary Assignment, writes: “A short stroll down a dirt path between Read More...
We had a flippin’ great time at Pancakes in the Park!
Over 95 participants enjoyed fresh-flipped pancakes and sausage from Chris Cakes!
A World that Shines with Life
Our shining creator, who protects, helps, and loves us. We see your vision for minga on earth as it is in heaven. Help us to have just what we need, and embrace us as we embrace our neighbors.
Heavy AND Hopeful
To the cherished congregation of Country Club Christian Church— With both heaviness and hope in my heart I announce that my last Sunday at Country Club Christian Church will be Sunday, August 13.
The Church Can Be….
I continue to be in a time of recreating – imagining – wondering. In these recent months with the pandemic not front and center in headlines, I am still grasping at a rhythm. I find I like predictability – to know what is coming, how to approach what’s next.
Putting Some Prayer in this Place!
Earlier in May, we asked members and the Preschool to paint prayer rocks for the future of this church. It was a fun and meaningful activity for all ages.
BINGO IN THE PARK WAS A BIG HIT!
The first event of the Summer Pop-Ups was held on Wednesday, June 21, 2-23! We had over 50 bingo participants of all ages yelling out "BINGO", "BOOP" and "JUST ONE MORE"!
The Conversation Continues
One way to describe a sermon is as “a small piece of the Church’s ongoing conversation.” There are obviously two sides to that equation: there is what gets said prior to any given sermon that preachers account for (scholarly commentaries and everyday conversations), as well as the discourse that continues afterward, when the sermon is no longer the preacher’s but hopefully living on in the people who heard it.
Where Is Your Church?
By Rev. Joe Walker, Minister of Congregational Care If someone were to ask, “Where is your church,” how would you answer that question? Likely, your first response would be to give the location of the physical building, “It’s that beautiful gothic church on Ward Parkway.” During these summer months, you might also pause Read More...
Sanctuary and Parlor Under Construction – How It Affects Sundays
The sound of saws and hammers has dominated the halls of Country Club Christian Church this week. The Parlor has been demolished for renovations and scaffolding has gone up in the sanctuary for upcoming renovations there. Because of this progress, there are some changes to building access during the week and on Read More...
Thoughts from “Reparations in KC” American Public Square Event
Redemption, atonement, healing, restoration: these are all terms you may hear in a book on theology. They’re also the kind of terms we heard talked about on Wednesday night.
Where Technology and Spirituality Meet
You and I share something in common when it comes to technology. No, it’s not our common understanding of the difference between a SDI cable and a XLR cable, a TRS cable, or any cable for that matter.
Important Info About Accessing the Church!
Construction is in full swing! With the preschool wing demo-ed, thr east entry gone, and drilling for piers starting today...adjustments to church access are having to be made. Please note those dates and changes below!
Annual Celebration Dinner and Auction a Success!
New event location, many new committee members, new way to bid...same great event! The Annual Celebration Dinner and Auction was held on Friday, June 2, 2023. Over 120 members and guests attended to mingle and bid on over 130 silent auction items and 8 live auction opportunities.
