Ministries
Worship
Leading the congregation’s weekly worship services. (scripture reading, music, visual and liturgical arts, hospitality)
Children Formation
Teaching children the Way of Jesus, raising them to be his disciples.
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Peace & Justice Ministry
The Peace & Justice Ministry Team works toward the restoration of peace and justice on God’s earth; to engage in the work of reconciliation of humanity to itself, people to the land, and all its living creatures.
House Church
Weekly gatherings in small-group settings for prayer, reading scripture fellowship, discussion, community service, and common meals.
Christian Initiation
Inviting people to become disciples of Jesus Christ using the ancient pattern of the catechumenate, a process that begins with hearing the Good News and culminates in baptism.
Adult Formation
Theological formation in the Christian life through reflection on Scriptural and and theological texts.
Events
All church events to joyfully celebrate the major Christian feasts.
Benevolence
Helping Christ Community Church inhabit God's economy of Jubilee; an economy characterized by abundance, thanksgiving, just economic practices and friendship with the poor.
2023 MINISTRY PLAN
Each year at Advent (the beginning of the church calendar year) we begin a new Ministry Plan. As the name implies, It includes the various ministries and events that the church has planned for the coming year. It is put together and put into practice with the help of the whole community and includes everything from purpose statements to budgets and dates. We pray that it is the outworking of our faithfulness to God, and a reminder of God's faithfulness to us.
Partnerships
Mennonite Church USA
Christ Community Church is a member congregation of the Central Plains Conference of the Mennonite Church USA. “Mennonite” is a nickname for a Christian reform movement that emerged in Europe during the widespread political and spiritual upheaval of the 16th century. These reformers came from both Protestant and Catholic backgrounds and sought to revive a deep commitment to the Way of Jesus among all Christians. Mennonites are characterized by strong commitments to nonviolence, social justice, and community life. Most importantly, Mennonites believe that Jesus’ life of suffering love is exemplary for all Christians. There currently are nearly 1 million Mennonites in 60 countries worldwide.
Ekklesia Project
(Ekklesia is the Greek word for “church.”) The Ekklesia Project is a network of Christians from numerous traditions who enjoy a peculiar friendship rooted in their common love of God and the Church. They are convinced that to call themselves ‘Christian’ means that following Jesus Christ must shape all areas of life. With deep gratitude for God’s ongoing grace, they are unapologetically God-centered, church-centered, peace-centered – and political.
DMARC
The Des Moines Area Religious Council is an interfaith organization with a core membership of over 125 congregations from five faith traditions. DMARC provides a common means of responding to basic human needs and a context for interfaith dialogue. DMARC manages a Food Pantry Network consisting of 14 separate partnering food pantry sites, a Mobile Food Pantry, two food warehouses, and numerous community supporters.
Bible project
BibleProject is a nonprofit ed-tech organization and animation studio that produces 100% free Bible videos, videos, podcasts, blogs, classes and educational Bible resources to help make the biblical story accessible to everyone, everywhere. The Bible Project believes the Bible is a unified story that leads to Jesus. This diverse collection of ancient books overflows with wisdom for our modern world. As we let the biblical story speak for itself, we believe the message of Jesus will transform individuals and entire communities.