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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing, Thursdays, Sept. 6-Nov. 15, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Every fall I gather with a dozen or so Disciples of Christ pastors from across the country for a retreat/conference in Chicago. We banter about theological topics presented in formal papers and books, ponder ways to empower the churches we serve, share our own faith doubts and dreams. Most years I question Read More...
Rev. Tyler Heston, Minister to Youth at Country Club Christian Church, recently announced a new e-newsletter for college-aged folks. For the next three months, compass will be released twice a month for those of you who conquered high school in recent years. Just like an actual compass can help you find your way forward Read More...
Join us for Trunk or Treat on Sun., Oct. 28 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Chapel parking lot. Food, fun, candy and more!
Sun., Oct. 7, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Parents of 3rd - 5th graders are invited to drop their children at church for Club Kids and then head to Brookside to join other parents for conversation at the Red Door Woodfired Grill restaurant. Childcare for siblings 2nd grade and under provided at church. Read More...
By Barbara George, Director of Membership Development I can still hear those words in my ear: “Life is a participatory sport.” All I had to do was look around and I’d see all sorts of opportunities. In our home something always needed to be done, so at any outward sign of that emotion Read More...
We walked into Marcus’ house on Friday morning, just over a year since Hurricane Harvey devastated the Houston, TX, area. It was just one of the hundreds of thousands of homes rocked by the winds, rain and flooding sustained over days. It was estimated that over $125 billion dollars worth of damaged was caused by Harvey and nearly 100 fatalities occurred
Join us in recognizing Rev. Carla Aday’s 30th anniversary at Country Club Christian Church as we celebrate the many ways her leadership and partnership with the people of our congregation have served our community and the world. On Sun., Sept. 30 there will be a reception in honor of our 30 years Read More...
