Christian Ethics
Downtown 208 W 19 St., Kansas CityHow does following Jesus impact how we think about right and wrong in our world today? How should Christians engage with complex contemporary issues like immigration, abortion, racial justice, gender, and sexuality? How can these hard conversations be addressed with both compassion and conviction?Join us for a six-week journey to explore these questions and learn how to think and act ethically.Register HEREParticipants should expect to do 30–60 minutes of preparation for each class session and attend at least 5 out of the 6 weeks.
The Common Rule Women’s PM Study
BrooksideJoin with a group of women for a ten-week book study of The Common Rule by Justin Whitmel Earley. This book provides a practical guide for intentional living through daily and weekly practices. Together, we'll cultivate habits that fight our culture's constant busyness and embrace habits for greater fulfillment and peace.This group meets in a home off Holmes Rd. just South of 435. Your leader will contact you with the exact address prior to the study.Register HERE.
The Voice of the Heart Men’s Study
BrooksideMen of Brookside, join us for a walk through the book The Voice of the Heart, by Chip Dodd.We will study the eight basic feelings and by listening to these eight God-given tools, we can be more fully who we are made to be in our work, in our families and all our relationships.The book will be provided the first morning of study which meets at the Brookside Campus.Registration fee is $15.00 to cover the cost of the book.Register HERE.
The Amazing Collection Women’s Study
OlatheThe Amazing Collection: The Bible Book by Book The Amazing Collection takes you on a unique journey through the Bible, pointing to Jesus fromGenesis through Revelation. You’ll see that everything since time began has been moving towardeternity, when God and his people will dwell together forever, because of Christ. Whether you arestudying God’s Word for the first time or the fiftieth, The Amazing Collection helps you discover freshbeauty and truth on every page. Knowing the Author of the one book that can change your life ismore than a possibility—it’s a promise for those who seek him.During this 12-week session, 2 Kings - Song of Solomon will be covered.Limited childcare is availableFor more information contact Amy West at [email protected] HERE
With Us in the Wilderness Study
OlatheWith Us in the Wilderness: A Study of the Book of Numbers by Lauren Chandler The Book of Numbers is a story of identity, wilderness, and God. Numbers continues the historical narrative begun in Exodus, the story of God’s people newly freed from Egypt’s shackles and wandering toward the promised land. While it accounts for the next 39 years of their wilderness roaming, it’s also a story of God’s presence among His beloved.Join author, Lauren Chandler, in this 7-session, in-depth study of the Book of Numbers and God’s people. Discover how even when they rebelled—and this book tells of many rebellions—God’s love and promises remained. It’s in that love and those promises the children of Israel found their identity and where we must find ours today.REGISTER HERE
Romans for You Part 2 Study
Shawnee"The book of Romans is one that changes the world, by changing people." This evening women's study of Romans using Tim Keller's Romans for You Part 2 will be rich with community, study, and prayer. We would love to have you join us, even if you missed part 1 of the study!The registration fee includes the book. Registration closes on January 7th. Please contact Maureen Rogers ([email protected]) with any questions.REGISTER HERE
The Gathering
Downtown 208 W 19 St., Kansas CityAs we continue to better understand the history of racial segregation in our city and its continuing consequences, we invite you to join us for a three session seminar exploring racial justice and reconciliation.We will consider the history and current effects of racial injustice, and ways for the church body to grow together.The dates are three Saturdays: April 13, April 27, and May 11. We will meet from 1 to 3:30 PM at the Downtown Campus.In order to ensure the opportunity for effective critical dialogue, we ask you to be sure you can commit to attending each date before registering.REGISTER HERE
Adoption Prayer Meeting
BrooksideThe journey of adoption and foster care is one that requires prayer and a supportive community. Greg and Wendy Nyhus have walked this road and invite anyone interested in or already involved in adoption and fostering to join them for a time of encouragement and turning to the Lord in prayer.The prayer time will be at the Nyhus home in Lee's Summit.Register HEREQuestions? Contact Greg or Wendy at: [email protected]
Cristo Rey Grad Pack Launch 2024
LeawoodWe are excited to once again help equip the graduates of Cristo Rey High School with items they need for their transition to college this fall.Cristo Rey is a local ministry partners that seeks to provide high quality, college-preparatory education for low-income families. This year we will collect funds for this project from April 7-28.100% of Cristo Rey graduates are accepted into college. Many of these students will be the first of their family to attend college. Getting there is only the beginning of the journey for these students, and our Grad Pack Project is a way to help send these students off with one less thing to worry about.Your financial donation takes care of providing supplies for backpacks, linen bags, hygiene kits, scholarships and other needed items.To help us support the graduates CLICK HERE .Please make your donations by April 28.Here are some items your donation can provide:$125 will purchase a backpack filled with school supplies.$150 will purchase a linen bag filled with sheets, towels, and other bedding.$50 will purchase towels and a blanket.Monetary donation toward scholarship money for a student.These are suggested donation amounts, but any amount is appreciated and needed. We have graduates to support for the fall,… Read More »
VBS Registration
OlatheBring your friends and join us for Breaker Rock Beach VBS this summer! Kids will play their way through four fun-filled days learning that God's truth never changes!VBS is June 3–6 from 6–8:30 PM for children going into kindergarten through 5th grade (school year 2024-2025).Registration opens March 17.Register HERE.If you are an adult, middle or high school student and interested in serving, we need YOU to volunteer for VBS this summer.Please register to volunteer HERE.Childcare is provided for children of volunteers age 4 years and under.
VBS Volunteer Registration
OlatheIf you are an adult, middle school, or high school student, and are interested in serving, we need YOU to volunteer for Breaker Rock VBS, June 3–6th, from 6:00–8:30 PM.Please register to volunteer HERE. Childcare is provided for children age 4 and under for volunteers. Please remember to register your children for VBS with the VBS registration form beginning March 17.Volunteers are required to attend one required training night. Options include Tuesday, May 14th, or Monday, May 20th, 6:30–8:00 PM, in the Student Center.Register to volunteer and pick your training night HERE.
Register for VBS: Breaker Rock Beach
ShawneeBreaker Rock Beach: God's Rock Solid Truth in a World of Shifting SandsKids 4 years old through 5th grade (in fall 2024) are invited to join the Shawnee Campus for Vacation Bible School!REGISTER HEREVBS is Monday, June 10 through Thursday, June 13 from 6-8 PM each evening. The final session is Sunday morning, June 16, with a church family lunch after the second church service.Registration will open on March 17. Contact Olivia Dull ([email protected]) with any questions!If you are interested in volunteering for VBS, please REGISTER HERE and we'll be in touch soon! Limited childcare is available.
Colombia Bibles Project
ShawneeWe are excited to again partner with Global21 and their Bibles to the Border project. This is our fourth year of pursuing the mission to provide Bibles to refugees on the Colombian Venezuelan borders. New towns of refugees are springing up and the church is alive and active there, but they need Bibles!One Bible (New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs) costs about $1.20 US dollars, plus shipping to the destination. The Bibles are made at a local non-profit Bible society in Bogota, Colombia.To participate, click on THIS FORM to purchase Bibles, or enclose cash or check in an envelope labeled "Colombia Bibles Project" and drop it in the giving boxes in the back of the Worship Center. Checks should be made payable to Christ Community with Colombia Bibles Project on the memo line.We will be collecting funds for the Bibles to the Border project until Sunday, April 28th.
L.O.S.S. Luncheon
LeawoodIf you have lost a spouse, this event is for you.Come on Sunday, April 14 to room 201 for lunch, fellowship, and connection.Please invite others who have lost a spouse to join us.This is a free event sponsored by the Leawood Campus GriefShare Ministries.Please register HERE.
All the Single Ladies Lunch
BrooksideCalling single ladies of all ages at Brookside! Join us for lunch on the second Sunday of each month for connections and to develop friendships along the way.Just show up and look for the tables of women having fun!Sign up HEREIn April, we will meet at the Whole Foods Market in Brookside.