By Paul Cutelli, Director of Technology Peace - /pēs/ - noun - freedom from disturbance; quiet and tranquility. In the tumult of everyday living, I have noticed I lack peace in my life. From the stresses of deadlines, troubling current events, dramas, and an inundation of information, I often find myself wanting to Read More...
By Dr. Dina Pannabecker Evans It’s a thrill for me to be able to share some recent, extraordinary musical experiences with you, thanks to the support of the Country Club Christian Church congregation. On July 3, we sponsored an organ concert as part of the American Guild of Organists National Convention, held Read More...
The friends we were traveling with suggested a guided bicycle tour. Never in a million miles of travel could I have convinced my husband this was a fun idea...
By Elizabeth Pfalzgraf, Assistant Director of Children and Student Ministries Last week we said “see you soon” (not goodbye) to our fearless leader Chuck Pickrel, as he ventures forward in the journey that God has called him to take. We will miss him dearly, but I know that he will continue to spread Read More...
By Rachel Clement, Director of Finance Legacy of Love! What stands out to me when I think of this year’s stewardship theme is this line in the campaign brochure “With this legacy, lives are transformed, relationships born, forgiveness is received and joy multiplies to change the world.” I don’t always get to Read More...
By Barbara George, Director of Membership Development Friendship and cookies. A Sunday tradition in the parlor after each service that dates back to…well, no one I talked with seems to remember when it began! Best guess is at least 40 years ago. Initially, Vicky Cross baked them all herself. Since then, Sunday Read More...
A couple of weeks ago, when Carla was preaching about the history of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), my mom passed me a note written on the bulletin: “Your grandmother always said her father was a Campbellite.” My great grandfather was a Disciples of Christ minister, the kind who traveled around preaching at small-town churches in rural Iowa.
On Jan. 7, I was leaving the 10:00 a.m. Chapel service, having participated by playing for Kevin Briggs’ offertory solo. I was feeling quite good that morning. It had snowed, but everything had been taken care of by the facilities crew. I was walking on what seemed like a perfectly cleaned brick walkway. As I walked away from the chapel, I was singing along with the Doxology while thinking about rehearsal with the Chancel Choir. In a split second I became aware that I was airborne
By Lindsay Howes, Director of Children's Ministry Oh the wonderful way you’ll feel, you hear? If you just go out and volunteer… A bird...a worm...a guzzle-bivvit, Could all use some help if you’ll just give it; You might say “No! Not! No Way!” “I’ve nothing to give-not today anyway! But you’ll see Read More...
Ever since I was old enough to think about history, I have wondered why humankind continues to perpetuate a seemingly endless cycle of harm, help, and then a blissful return to the status quo not really addressing the issues that caused harm in the first place.
By Dr. Dina Pannabecker Evans, Director of Operations and Co-Director of Music In the place of my perspective, I offer this letter from my parents (with their permission): Dear Dina, How excited we were to hear that Country Club Christian Church was going to livestream its Sunday morning worship service! It would Read More...
By Lisa McLeish, Director of Early Childhood Programs The week(s) leading up to February 14 were full of excitement as children picked out cards and treats to share with their classmates, created all kinds of Valentine art and worked extra hard on being kind to others. The culmination was parties that involved Read More...
By Elizabeth Pfalzgraf, Assistant Director of Children and Student Ministries Ash Wednesday holds an additional purpose in our Student Ministry; the start of Pastors’ Class for our 6th graders! Through the season of Lent, these students, along with their faith mentors, meet each Wednesday night to gain a deeper understanding of faith Read More...
By Anne Haraughty, Ministries Coordinator The schools my children attend are promoting a Kindness Challenge this week which prompted me to give acts of kindness some extra thought. It sounds easy to be kind, but, in reality, being kind often takes thought and effort. I often miss opportunities to be kind because Read More...
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.
