First Christian Church

Happy New Year 2012

Church adopts Long-Range Plan

The congregation in December 2011 adopted a long-range plan for 2012 - 2016.

The plan challenges the congregation work on these things over the four-year period.

Create opportunities for people to become dedicated followers of Christ
Expand our music ministry
Develop additional programming for young families
Develop programming for retirees
Promote worship, education, fellowship and events
Undertake capital projects
Implement a health outreach ministry

Download the one-page plan for more information.

Thanks go to committee members for their hard work in developing the plan and for all who participated in sharing hopes, dreams, inspirations and prayers.

We had a wonderful year

Church moderator Clint Shrout provided a wonderful report at our church annual congregational meeting. Read the report.

Read the latest church newsletter

The church publishes a regular newsletter which is mailed to members and posted online.

Read the latest edition of The Visitor.

Dream Walking with Pastor Donna

A new book by our transitional minister Pastor Donna Rose-Heim is getting favorable attention and coverage in area newspaper.

The most recent was a long feature story in the St. Joseph News-Press about her book "Dreaming Walking for Kids" - a companion book to her earlier "Dream Walking.

The story recounts the original idea and inspiration that turned Pastor Donna into an author. Read the story.

Watch a slide show from the November Dream Walking event held at First Christian Church.

To learn more about both books and the ideas visit www.dreamwalkingwithgod.com.

2012 Chili Cook Off heats up Sunday, January 29th at noon

Join us Sunday, Jan. 29th for our 2012 Sunday Game Day and 2011 Chili Cook Off.

Bring a friend, bring an appetite and come and enjoy.

The event which will occur at noon right after the worship service.

Norma Tibbetts honored with school district award for the Tabitha's Closet ministry

Norma Tibbetts is the Dr. Bob Community Member of Character Award Winner for the second quarter.

The Independence School District honors men and women who exemplify positive character traits in their everyday lives through the Dr. Bob Community Member of Character Award.

Norma was recognized for her work leading and organizing Tabitha's Closet which serves school children in Independence.

The school district, in announcing the award said:

"Norma is compassionate when it comes to the kids of the Independence School District.

She's there sometimes with just a smile or hug for the parent letting them know that there are people in Independence who are there for them and care.

Norma is the type of person who would say "it takes a village to clothe a child" but without her determination and compassion Tabitha's closet would not be available."

Join us in Worship

The church worships every Sunday.

8:30 a.m. - Early Church Service

9:30 a.m. - Sunday School

10:45 a.m. - Church Service

Where to find us

The church is located off the Independence Square.

125 S. Pleasant
Indep, Mo. 64050

Phone: (816) 252-6100

Fax: (816) 252-6101

Prayer Phone: (816) 852-0156

First Christian Church of Independence

The doors of the church are always open