Events & Announcements This Week!

Secret Church: 4/17
Radical’s Secret Church is a unique, one-night event that is streamed each Spring to tens of thousands of participants around the world. Encouraged by our persecuted brothers’ and sisters’ example, we meet for 6 hours for intense study of God’s Word and passionate prayer for the persecuted.

Building Tour: 4/19
We will be offering another building tour Sunday afternoon from 4-5pm. More details on Sunday. 
 
Upcoming Dates

Register: Members Meeting 4/29
It will be at the Oasis at First Christian church from 5:30-7:30pm. Dinner and childcare included. Please register using the link so we can estimate food.

https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/2k4d57n

Midweek Manna

Resources from Craig:

1) This podcast by Andy Crouch has been one of the best resources on money for me and speaks specifically to the sermon text from this past weekend.

https://faithdriveninvestor.org/episode-92-god-mammon-with-andy-crouch/

2) John Lennox- professor of mathematics at Oxford, brilliant thinker, terrific apologist and powerful evangelist- explains the difference between Christianity and other religions. Worth watching to the end. Shout out to Tim Parish for the recommendation!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x0iinciF3g

The Crisis Care Team ministry exists to care for the extraordinary short term needs of families and individuals at Christ Community by facilitating small teams of people to help meet those needs with clearly defined goals and timelines.

Send an email to christcommunitycucares@gmail.com if you or someone you know needs help!

Events & Announcements This Week!

Register: Pine Collective Lunch 4/12
If you, your family, or someone you care for are affected by disability, please join us for an hour over lunch! We gather to fellowship and to renew our hearts and minds about God's unique and purposeful plan for our lives through how He designed us. We will cater in food at the Y in one of the childcare rooms right after the service. RSVP to jessica.etheridge@cru.org 

Upcoming Dates

Register: Radical's Secret Church 4/17
Radical’s Secret Church is a unique, one-night event that is streamed each Spring to tens of thousands of participants around the world. Encouraged by our persecuted brothers’ and sisters’ example, we meet for 6 hours for intense study of God’s Word and passionate prayer for the persecuted. Please register using the links below ASAP. We only have a couple of spots left. It will be $10 per person unless you are a student. Please use the appropriate links below:

Regular Enrollment: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/q233f5m
Student Enrollment: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/r5ycqqd

Building Tour: 4/19
We will be offering another building tour sometime in the afternoon on Sunday April 19th. More details soon.

Members Meeting 4/29
It will be at the Oasis at First Christian church from 5:30-7:30pm. Dinner and childcare included. Event registration details coming soon. 

Midweek Manna

Resources from Craig:

1) The elders were talking about this excellent podcast this week. Applicable to our Sermon on the Mount series.

https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/the-wrong-kind-of-cross-centered

The Crisis Care Team ministry exists to care for the extraordinary short term needs of families and individuals at Christ Community by facilitating small teams of people to help meet those needs with clearly defined goals and timelines.

Send an email to christcommunitycucares@gmail.com if you or someone you know needs help!

Events & Announcements This Week!

Good Friday Service: 4/3
Our Good Friday service will be held at First United Methodist Church (304 S Race St) in Urbana at 7pm. 

Baptism and Easter Sunday: 4/5
As we continue through Holy Week, we invite you to take time to prepare your heart for Easter Sunday by spending a few moments with the Midweek Manna resources. We pray these reflections help you pause, worship, and fix your eyes on the hope and joy of the resurrection.

This Sunday, we will also celebrate Baptism Sunday, a beautiful opportunity to witness members of our church family stepping out in faith and publicly declaring their trust in Christ. Please join us in praying for those being baptized and for the continued work of God in their lives.

Because we are expecting additional guests this Easter, we encourage everyone to arrive a little earlier than usual to help make room and create a welcoming space for visitors and families joining us.

No Youth Group: 4/5
There will be no youth group on Easter Sunday.

Upcoming Dates

Register: Radical's Secret Church 4/17
Radical’s Secret Church is a unique, one-night event that is streamed each Spring to tens of thousands of participants around the world. Encouraged by our persecuted brothers’ and sisters’ example, we meet for 6 hours for intense study of God’s Word and passionate prayer for the persecuted. Please register using the links below ASAP. We only have a couple of spots left. It will be $10 per person unless you are a student. Please use the appropriate links below:

Regular Enrollment: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/q233f5m
Student Enrollment: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/r5ycqqd

Midweek Manna

Resources from Craig:

1) Easter Week day by day - I highly recommend reading the events of each day of “holy week”, the week Jesus made His way to the cross and empty tomb. It’s a sobering and reflective discipleship practice even if the events all seem familiar. This is a day by day breakdown of the events and the passages.

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/easter-week-in-real-time/

2) One of my all-time favorite Easter sermon clips by Alistair Begg. “The man on the middle cross”.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJIKOVQVCE4

The Crisis Care Team ministry exists to care for the extraordinary short term needs of families and individuals at Christ Community by facilitating small teams of people to help meet those needs with clearly defined goals and timelines.

Send an email to christcommunitycucares@gmail.com if you or someone you know needs help!

Events & Announcements This Week!

Palm Sunday Processional in the Renewal Gathering  
for children of all ages! Pick up a palm branch on your way into the service; during the first worship song, walk to the front waving your palm branch in praise of Jesus our King and Savior! An area at the front of the gym will be marked where you can lay your palm branch. Palm branches will also be available in the early childhood classes for similar worship activities.

Easter Devotional Guide for Families At the welcome table on Sunday, we will have free holy week resource packets. The guide includes devotions, prayer times, and activities to lead the whole family through the triumphal entry, the last supper, and the death and resurrection of Jesus. Stop by and pick up a copy if you are interested! (The guides are written and provided by LifeWay Kids, the publisher of the curriculum that we use in our kids classrooms.)

Upcoming Dates!

Good Friday Service: 4/3
Our Good Friday service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Urbana at 7pm. 

Register TODAY: Radical's Secret Church 4/17 Radical’s Secret Church is a unique, one-night event that is streamed each Spring to tens of thousands of participants around the world. Encouraged by our persecuted brothers’ and sisters’ example, we meet for 6 hours for intense study of God’s Word and passionate prayer for the persecuted. Please register using the links below by tonight so we can register as a group through Radical. It will be $10 per person unless you are a student. Please use the appropriate links below: Regular Enrollment: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/q233f5m Student Enrollment: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/r5ycqqd

Midweek Manna

Resources from Craig:

1) An excellent quote from one of the great Christian minds of the last 100 years:
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/ray-ortlund/the-most-important-thing-outside-the-bible-i-have-ever-read/ 

2) An all-time favorite Keller sermon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux0_5zctrsI

The Crisis Care Team ministry exists to care for the extraordinary short term needs of families and individuals at Christ Community by facilitating small teams of people to help meet those needs with clearly defined goals and timelines.

Send an email to christcommunitycucares@gmail.com if you or someone you know needs help!

Upcoming Dates!

Easter Weekend: 4/3 & 4/5
We will be holding a Good Friday and Easter Sunday Service. More details coming soon.

Register: Radical's Secret Church 4/17 Radical’s Secret Church is a unique, one-night event that is streamed each Spring to tens of thousands of participants around the world. Encouraged by our persecuted brothers’ and sisters’ example, we meet for 6 hours for intense study of God’s Word and passionate prayer for the persecuted. Please register using the links below by March 25th so we can register as a group through Radical. It will be $10 per person unless you are a student. Please use the appropriate links below: Regular Enrollment: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/q233f5m Student Enrollment: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/r5ycqqd

The Crisis Care Team ministry exists to care for the extraordinary short term needs of families and individuals at Christ Community by facilitating small teams of people to help meet those needs with clearly defined goals and timelines.

Send an email to christcommunitycucares@gmail.com if you or someone you know needs help!

Upcoming Dates!

Easter Weekend: 4/3 & 4/5
We will be holding a Good Friday and Easter Sunday Service. More details coming soon. 

2) A little midweek manna humor…

The Crisis Care Team ministry exists to care for the extraordinary short term needs of families and individuals at Christ Community by facilitating small teams of people to help meet those needs with clearly defined goals and timelines.

Send an email to christcommunitycucares@gmail.com if you or someone you know needs help!

Events & Announcements This Week!

Register: Baptism Class 3/8
Interested in getting baptized? Join us Sunday March 8th after our renewal gathering to learn more about what baptism is, what the Bible has to say about it and what the next steps are.

Sign Up Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/6yz5rd3

Register: Pine Collective Lunch 3/8
If you, your family, or someone you care for are affected by disability, please join us for an hour over lunch! We gather to fellowship and to renew our hearts and minds about God's unique and purposeful plan for our lives through how He designed us. We will cater in food at the Y in one of the childcare rooms right after the service. RSVP to jessica.etheridge@cru.org

Upcoming Dates!

Register: All Church Prayer 3/11
Join us for All Church Prayer on Wednesday, March 11th, 6-7:30p. We will gather at First Christian Church in the Oasis Room. All ages and all Core Communities are encouraged to participate.

Sign Up Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/94f2bxv

The Crisis Care Team ministry exists to care for the extraordinary short term needs of families and individuals at Christ Community by facilitating small teams of people to help meet those needs with clearly defined goals and timelines.

Send an email to christcommunitycucares@gmail.com if you or someone you know needs help!

Events & Announcements This Week!
 
Needed: More Children's Ministry Volunteers
We are needing to open a new toddler room to best serve our precious little ones. The commitment is once per month, and children's ministry volunteers must be members. If you are interested or have questions, contact Cathy Caughey at cathy.caughey@gmail.com or 217-979-1289. You can also click the link below the sign up using the Serve Form. Brand new and returning volunteers are very welcome!

Sign up Here: https://christcommunitycu.com/serve

Upcoming Dates!

Register: Baptism Class 3/8
Interested in getting baptized? Join us Sunday March 8th after our renewal gathering to learn more about what baptism is, what the Bible has to say about it and what the next steps are.

Sign Up Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/6yz5rd3

Register: Pine Collective Lunch 3/8
If you, your family, or someone you care for are affected by disability, please join us for an hour over lunch! We gather to fellowship and to renew our hearts and minds about God's unique and purposeful plan for our lives through how He designed us. We will cater in food at the Y in one of the childcare rooms right after the service. RSVP to jessica.etheridge@cru.org

Register: All Church Prayer 3/11
Join us for All Church Prayer on Wednesday, March 11th, 6-7:30p. We will gather at First Christian Church in the Oasis Room. All ages and all Core Communities are encouraged to participate.

Sign Up Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/94f2bxv

The Crisis Care Team ministry exists to care for the extraordinary short term needs of families and individuals at Christ Community by facilitating small teams of people to help meet those needs with clearly defined goals and timelines.

Send an email to christcommunitycucares@gmail.com if you or someone you know needs help!

Events & Announcements This Week!

Introducing: "Midweek Manna"
Each week, we will be sharing links to encouraging and helpful content. You’ll find Midweek Manna after the upcoming dates in the midweek announcement.

And keep an eye out — every now and then, we may hide a little “Easter egg” for those who are paying attention. You never know when a small surprise or gift card might pop up for someone who interacts with the content.
 
Needed: More Children's Ministry Volunteers
As was announced on Sunday, we are needing to open a new toddler room to best serve our precious little ones. The commitment is once per month, and children's ministry volunteers must be members. If you are interested or have questions, contact Cathy Caughey at cathy.caughey@gmail.com or 217-979-1289. You can also click the link below the sign up using the Serve Form. Brand new and returning volunteers are very welcome!

Sign up Here: https://christcommunitycu.com/serve

Register: Women's Retreat 2/21
Join us as we grow in godliness together during our annual women's retreat! This year it will be a one-day retreat where we will worship together, hear from Christ Community's own Abby Millar, and have opportunities for connection and to grow together! We have extended the registration window so it is not too late to sign up!

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/k2hjpw5

Upcoming Dates!

Register: Baptism Class 3/8
Interested in getting baptized? Join us Sunday March 8th after our renewal gathering to learn more about what baptism is, what the Bible has to say about it and what the next steps are.

Sign Up Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/6yz5rd3

Register: Pine Collective Lunch 3/8
If you, your family, or someone you care for are affected by disability, please join us for an hour over lunch! We gather to fellowship and to renew our hearts and minds about God's unique and purposeful plan for our lives through how He designed us. We will cater in food at the Y in one of the childcare rooms right after the service. RSVP to jessica.etheridge@cru.org

Register: All Church Prayer 3/11
Join us for All Church Prayer on Wednesday, March 11th, 6-7:30p. We will gather at First Christian Church in the Oasis Room. All ages and all Core Communities are encouraged to participate.

Sign Up Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/94f2bxv

2) We looked at Matthew 5:32-37 and observed we need to do whatever it takes to kill sin. This article gives helpful practical advice to that end:

https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/proven-weapons-in-the-fight-for-holiness

3) On parenting, I listened to half of this podcast just this past week. I found it helpful on a lot of levels. (The podcast- Room for Nuance- is a great one. Highly recommend)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LFz71-Rq08

The Crisis Care Team ministry exists to care for the extraordinary short term needs of families and individuals at Christ Community by facilitating small teams of people to help meet those needs with clearly defined goals and timelines.

Send an email to christcommunitycucares@gmail.com if you or someone you know needs help!

 Did you attend Membership Class? 
Your next step is to fill out the Membership Form below so we can officially welcome you into our church family. Miss the class? No problem—click the link below as well to watch the videos and get caught up anytime.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSee12oWf5yeWXXn-VsvmYK0DQ4dsKmBgoocBtOSygYC43gLHw/viewform

This Week!

Our Highschoolers are going on a weekend retreat to Wisconsin! Please take a moment this week and pray that God would bring fruitfulness, encouragement, and hearts open to His voice.

Upcoming Dates: 

Register: Women's Retreat 2/21
Join us as we grow in godliness together during our annual women's retreat! This year it will be a one-day retreat where we will worship together, hear from Christ Community's own Abby Millar, and have opportunities for connection and to grow together! RSVP by Saturday February 14th.

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/k2hjpw5

The Crisis Care Team ministry exists to care for the extraordinary short term needs of families and individuals at Christ Community by facilitating small teams of people to help meet those needs with clearly defined goals and timelines.

Send an email to christcommunitycucares@gmail.com if you or someone you know needs help!

 This Week!

New Membership Class Week 3: 2/8
If you have been attending Christ Community and desire to make it your home church, this is your next step. Join us for 3 weeks of elder-led content designed to help you know our vision, beliefs, and values. You’ll also have opportunities to ask any questions you may have about the church. We'll meet upstairs at the Y from 8:45-9:45.

Upcoming Dates: 

Register: High School Retreat 2/13-15
This is an opportunity for students grades 9-12 to have fun with friends and grow spiritually in wintry, snowy Wisconsin. There will be tubing, broom ball, tobogganing, bonfires, plus time for worship, teaching, and discussion. Questions? email: mitch@christcommunitycu.com

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/725pxyz

Register: Women's Retreat 2/21
Join us as we grow in godliness together during our annual women's retreat! This year it will be a one-day retreat where we will worship together, hear from Christ Community's own Abby Millar, and have opportunities for connection and to grow together!

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/k2hjpw5

The Crisis Care Team ministry exists to care for the extraordinary short term needs of families and individuals at Christ Community by facilitating small teams of people to help meet those needs with clearly defined goals and timelines.

Send an email to christcommunitycucares@gmail.com if you or someone you know needs help!

 This Week!

Special Missions Night: 1/31
A night to hear testimonies of God's work, both locally and globally, pray together that the world would know Him, and worship our Lord who, by His blood, purchased people from every nation (Rev. 5:9). Join us from 5:30-8:15pm, childcare provided. Please RSVP below by Friday so we can feed all who come!

https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/chzp8s3

New Membership Class Week 2: 2/1
If you have been attending Christ Community and desire to make it your home church, this is your next step. Join us for 3 weeks of elder-led content designed to help you know our vision, beliefs, and values. You’ll also have opportunities to ask any questions you may have about the church. We'll meet upstairs at the Y from 8:45-9:45.

Upcoming Dates: 

Men's and Women's Bible Study Options: Starting Jan/Feb
Please take a look at the different options available in the app for Men's and Women's Bible Study for the upcoming months. We will be diving into Proverbs.

Women's Mahjong & Fundraiser: 2/3
Join us for an evening of fellowship and pizza as we gather to support the building of our new church home. Mahjong tables will be available for those who love to play or want to learn - but playing is completely optional. Briks pizza will be available to purchase. All money collected will go directly to the building fund.

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/zhpwynz

Register: High School Retreat 2/13-15
This is an opportunity for students grades 9-12 to have fun with friends and grow spiritually in wintry, snowy Wisconsin. There will be tubing, broom ball, tobogganing, bonfires, plus time for worship, teaching, and discussion. Questions? email: mitch@christcommunitycu.com

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/725pxyz

Register: Women's Retreat 2/21
Join us as we grow in godliness together during our annual women's retreat! This year it will be a one-day retreat where we will worship together, hear from Christ Community's own Abby Millar, and have opportunities for connection and to grow together!

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/k2hjpw5

The Crisis Care Team ministry exists to care for the extraordinary short term needs of families and individuals at Christ Community by facilitating small teams of people to help meet those needs with clearly defined goals and timelines.

Send an email to christcommunitycucares@gmail.com if you or someone you know needs help!

 This Week!

Members Meeting: TONIGHT
Join us at our members meeting at 5:30 at First Christian Church. We will have childcare and a meal provided.

New Membership Class Week 2: 1/25
If you have been attending Christ Community and desire to make it your home church, this is your next step. Join us for 3 weeks of elder-led content designed to help you know our vision, beliefs, and values. You’ll also have opportunities to ask any questions you may have about the church. We'll meet upstairs at the Y.

Upcoming Dates: 

Men's and Women's Bible Study Options: Starting Jan/Feb
Please take a look at the different options available in the app for Men's and Women's Bible Study for the upcoming months. We will be diving into Proverbs.

Special Missions Night Date Change: 1/31
A night to hear testimonies of God's work, both locally and globally, pray together that the world would know Him, and worship our Lord who, by His blood, purchased people from every nation (Rev. 5:9). Join us from 5:30-8:15pm, childcare provided.

Women's Mahjong & Fundraiser: 2/3
Join us for an evening of fellowship and pizza as we gather to support the building of our new church home. Mahjong tables will be available for those who love to play or want to learn - but playing is completely optional. Briks pizza will be available to purchase. All money collected will go directly to the building fund.

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/zhpwynz

Register: High School Retreat 2/13-15
This is an opportunity for students grades 9-12 to have fun with friends and grow spiritually in wintry, snowy Wisconsin. There will be tubing, broom ball, tobogganing, bonfires, plus time for worship, teaching, and discussion. Questions? email: mitch@christcommunitycu.com

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/725pxyz

Register: Women's Retreat 2/21
Join us as we grow in godliness together during our annual women's retreat! This year it will be a one-day retreat where we will worship together, hear from Christ Community's own Abby Millar, and have opportunities for connection and to grow together!

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/k2hjpw5

The Crisis Care Team ministry exists to care for the extraordinary short term needs of families and individuals at Christ Community by facilitating small teams of people to help meet those needs with clearly defined goals and timelines.

Send an email to christcommunitycucares@gmail.com if you or someone you know needs help!

 This Week!

New Membership Class: Starting 1/18
If you have been attending Christ Community and desire to make it your home church, this is your next step. Join us for 3 weeks of elder-led content designed to help you know our vision, beliefs, and values. You’ll also have opportunities to ask any questions you may have about the church. We'll meet upstairs at the Y.

Register here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/cftmqmq

Pine Collective Lunch: 1/18
If you, your family, or someone you care for are affected by disability, please join us for an hour over lunch! We gather to fellowship and to renew our hearts and minds about God's unique and purposeful plan for our lives through how He designed us. We will cater in food at the Y in one of the childcare rooms right after the service. RSVP to jessica.etheridge@cru.org

Sign Up: Perspectives Course Starting 1/19
Perspectives is a fifteen-lesson discipleship course exploring different aspects of god's global purpose in a multi-faceted learning experience. It is held Monday's at 6pm, 1/19-5/11 at Windsor Road Christian Church.  Free childcare provided. This is the last chance to register.

Sign Up Here: https://perspectives.org/courses/champaign-il-s26/ 

Upcoming Dates: 

Men's and Women's Bible Study Options: Starting Jan/Feb
Please take a look at the different options available in the app for Men's and Women's Bible Study for the upcoming months. We will be diving into Proverbs.

Members Meeting: 1/21
Join us at our members meeting at 5:30 at First Christian Church. We will have childcare and a meal provided.

Special Missions Night: 1/30
A night to hear testimonies of God's work, both locally and globally, pray together that the world would know Him, and worship our Lord who, by His blood, purchased people from every nation (Rev. 5:9). Join us from 5-9pm, childcare provided.

Women's Mahjong & Fundraiser: 2/3
Join us for an evening of fellowship and pizza as we gather to support the building of our new church home. Mahjong tables will be available for those who love to play or want to learn - but playing is completely optional. Briks pizza will be available to purchase. All money collected will go directly to the building fund.

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/zhpwynz

Register: High School Retreat 2/13-15
This is an opportunity for students grades 9-12 to have fun with friends and grow spiritually in wintry, snowy Wisconsin. There will be tubing, broom ball, tobogganing, bonfires, plus time for worship, teaching, and discussion. Questions? email: mitch@christcommunitycu.com

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/725pxyz

Register: Women's Retreat 2/21
Join us as we grow in godliness together during our annual women's retreat! This year it will be a one-day retreat where we will worship together, hear from Christ Community's own Abby Millar, and have opportunities for connection and to grow together!

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/k2hjpw5

The Crisis Care Team ministry exists to care for the extraordinary short term needs of families and individuals at Christ Community by facilitating small teams of people to help meet those needs with clearly defined goals and timelines.

Send an email to christcommunitycucares@gmail.com if you or someone you know needs help!

Sign Up: Perspectives Course Starting 1/19
Perspectives is a fifteen-lesson discipleship course exploring different aspects of god's global purpose in a multi-faceted learning experience. It is held Monday's at 6pm, 1/19-5/11 at Windsor Road Christian Church.  Free childcare provided.

Sign Up Here: https://perspectives.org/courses/champaign-il-s26/ 

Members Meeting: 1/21
Join us at our members meeting at 5:30 at First Christian Church. We will have childcare and a meal provided.

Special Missions Night: 1/30
A night to hear testimonies of God's work, both locally and globally, pray together that the world would know Him, and worship our Lord who, by His blood, purchased people from every nation (Rev. 5:9). Join us from 5-9pm, childcare provided.

Register: High School Retreat 2/13-15
This is an opportunity for students grades 9-12 to have fun with friends and grow spiritually in wintry, snowy Wisconsin. There will be tubing, broom ball, tobogganing, bonfires, plus time for worship, teaching, and discussion. Questions? email: mitch@christcommunitycu.com

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/725pxyz

Register: Women's Retreat 2/21
Join us as we grow in godliness together during our annual women's retreat! This year it will be a one-day retreat where we will worship together, hear from Christ Community's own Abby Millar, and have opportunities for connection and to grow together!

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/k2hjpw5

The Crisis Care Team ministry exists to care for the extraordinary short term needs of families and individuals at Christ Community by facilitating small teams of people to help meet those needs with clearly defined goals and timelines.

Send an email to christcommunitycucares@gmail.com if you or someone you know needs help!

Christmas Eve Service Tonight: 6:30pm, The Venue CU
For Christmas Eve service this year we will be joining the Grove at The Venue Cu (51 E Main St, Champaign, IL 61820). Service will be held at 6:30pm. We encourage you to invite someone new!

No Children's Classes: 12/28
Sermon notes, coloring packets, and crosswords will be available in the gym. You may want to bring your own coloring equipment. The overflow/coffee room and sensory room will also be open for use.

Sign Up: Perspectives Course Starting 1/19
Perspectives is a fifteen-lesson discipleship course exploring different aspects of god's global purpose in a multi-faceted learning experience. It is held Monday's at 6pm, 1/19-5/11 at Windsor Road Christian Church.  Free childcare provided.

Sign Up Here: https://perspectives.org/courses/champaign-il-s26/ 

Register: Women's Retreat 2/21
Join us as we grow in godliness together during our annual women's retreat! This year it will be a one-day retreat where we will worship together, hear from Christ Community's own Abby Millar, and have opportunities for connection and to grow together!

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/k2hjpw5

The Crisis Care Team ministry exists to care for the extraordinary short term needs of families and individuals at Christ Community by facilitating small teams of people to help meet those needs with clearly defined goals and timelines.

Send an email to christcommunitycucares@gmail.com if you or someone you know needs help!

Matthew 2:1-12

No Children's Classes: 12/21 & 12/28

Renewal Gathering Resources
We have plenty of advent books and resources available for you to use at the connect table!

Christmas Eve Service: 6:30pm, The Venue CU
For Christmas Eve service this year we will be joining the Grove at The Venue Cu (51 E Main St, Champaign, IL 61820). Service will be held at 6:30pm. We encourage you to invite someone new!

Sign Up: Perspectives Course Starting 1/19
Perspectives is a fifteen-lesson discipleship course exploring different aspects of god's global purpose in a multi-faceted learning experience. It is held Monday's at 6pm, 1/19-5/11 at Windsor Road Christian Church. *Register by TOMORROW for an early bird discount. Free childcare provided.

Sign Up Here: https://perspectives.org/courses/champaign-il-s26/ 

Save the Date: Women's Retreat 2/24
Mark your calendars for a fun, encouraging and spirit-filled day trip on February 24th. More details coming soon.

The Crisis Care Team ministry exists to care for the extraordinary short term needs of families and individuals at Christ Community by facilitating small teams of people to help meet those needs with clearly defined goals and timelines.

Send an email to christcommunitycucares@gmail.com if you or someone you know needs help!

Luke 2:1-21

Announcement: December in CC Kids

December 14 -- preschool through 4th grade students will sing Christmas songs in the service. It would be helpful if you could familiarize your student to the words of "Hark the Herald Angels Sing".

December 21 and 28 -- due to volunteers traveling for the holidays, all children's classes will be closed the Sundays before and after Christmas.

Christmas Eve Service: 6:30pm, The Venue CU
For Christmas Eve service this year we will be joining the Grove at The Venue Cu (51 E Main St, Champaign, IL 61820). Service will be held at 6:30pm. We encourage you to invite someone new!

Register: Women's Christmas Tea & Book Exchange, 12/13
Join us for a morning of fellowship, brunch, a short devotional, and a fun book exchange.

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/gr7fp54

Register: Foster Care Christmas Party, 12/13
Join us in helping serve foster families in Champaign County through the Christmas Party at First Christian. First Christian hosts all area foster families for fun Christmas event with crafts, games & baked goods. We will be in charge of the craft room & picture ornament room. Kids 3rd grade & higher can help with volunteering with a parent.

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/7tzrczw

Sign Up: Perspectives Course Starting 1/19
Perspectives is a fifteen-lesson discipleship course exploring different aspects of god's global purpose in a multi-faceted learning experience. It is held Monday's at 6pm, 1/19-5/11 at Windsor Road Christian Church. *Register by 12/18 for an early bird discount. Free childcare provided.

Sign Up Here: https://perspectives.org/courses/champaign-il-s26/ 


Last Announcement: Renewal Gathering Resources
We have plenty of advent books and resources available for you to use at the connect table!

The Crisis Care Team ministry exists to care for the extraordinary short term needs of families and individuals at Christ Community by facilitating small teams of people to help meet those needs with clearly defined goals and timelines.

Send an email to christcommunitycucares@gmail.com if you or someone you know needs help!

Matthew 1:18-25

Announcement: December in CC Kids

December 7 and 14 -- regular classes for kids, with our preschool through 4th grade lessons matching the sermon Scripture (Dec. 7: Matthew 1:18-25; Dec. 14: Luke 2:1-21).

December 14 -- preschool through 4th grade students will sing Christmas songs in the service. It would be helpful if you could familiarize your student to the words of "Hark the Herald Angels Sing".

December 21 and 28 -- due to volunteers traveling for the holidays, all children's classes will be closed the Sundays before and after Christmas.

Register: Women's Christmas Tea & Book Exchange, 12/13
Join us for a morning of fellowship, brunch, a short devotional, and a fun book exchange.

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/gr7fp54

Register: Foster Care Christmas Party, 12/13
Join us in helping serve foster families in Champaign County through the Christmas Party at First Christian. First Christian hosts all area foster families for fun Christmas event with crafts, games & baked goods. We will be in charge of the craft room & picture ornament room. Kids 3rd grade & higher can help with volunteering with a parent.

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/7tzrczw

Sign Up: Perspectives Course Starting 1/19
Perspectives is a fifteen-lesson discipleship course exploring different aspects of god's global purpose in a multi-faceted learning experience. It is held Monday's at 6pm, 1/19-5/11 at Windsor Road Christian Church. *Register by 12/18 for an early bird discount. Free childcare provided.

https://perspectives.org/courses/champaign-il-s26/

The Crisis Care Team ministry exists to care for the extraordinary short term needs of families and individuals at Christ Community by facilitating small teams of people to help meet those needs with clearly defined goals and timelines.

Send an email to christcommunitycucares@gmail.com if you or someone you know needs help!

Luke 1:26-38

Announcement: No Youth Group 11/30 
Youth Group will not be meeting on 11/30 due to Thanksgiving week. Next gathering will be on 12/7.

Register: Christmas Party, Tue. 12/2
Let's celebrate the season with our annual Christmas party! Come out to Briks in your most classy & festive attire for an evening of pizza, dessert, drinks, live music, and games. This event is for high school-aged and above. Cost is $15/pp that covers dinner, dessert and a drink, but if this is cost-prohibitive please let us know because we want everyone to be able to come! (Beer & wine available for additional purchase)

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/zhfpxk7

Register: Women's Christmas Tea & Book Exchange, 12/13
Join us for a morning of fellowship, brunch, a short devotional, and a fun book exchange.

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/gr7fp54

Register: Foster Care Christmas Party, 12/13
Join us in helping serve foster families in Champaign County through the Christmas Party at First Christian. First Christian hosts all area foster families for fun Christmas event with crafts, games & baked goods. We will be in charge of the craft room & picture ornament room. Kids 3rd grade & higher can help with volunteering with a parent.

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/7tzrczw

Sign Up: Perspectives Course Starting 1/19
Perspectives is a fifteen-lesson discipleship course exploring different aspects of god's global purpose in a multi-faceted learning experience. It is held Monday's at 6pm, 1/19-5/11 at Windsor Road Christian Church. *Register by 12/18 for an early bird discount. Free childcare provided.

https://perspectives.org/courses/champaign-il-s26/

The Crisis Care Team ministry exists to care for the extraordinary short term needs of families and individuals at Christ Community by facilitating small teams of people to help meet those needs with clearly defined goals and timelines.

Send an email to christcommunitycucares@gmail.com if you or someone you know needs help!

Psalm 90

Announcement: No Youth Group 11/23 or 11/30 
Youth Group will not be meeting on 11/23 or 11/30 due to Thanksgiving week. Next gathering will be on 12/7.

Register: Christmas Party, Tue. 12/2
Let's celebrate the season with our annual Christmas party! Come out to Briks in your most classy & festive attire for an evening of pizza, dessert, drinks, live music, and games. This event is for high school-aged and above. Cost is $15/pp that covers dinner, dessert and a drink, but if this is cost-prohibitive please let us know because we want everyone to be able to come! (Beer & wine available for additional purchase)

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/zhfpxk7

Register: Women's Christmas Tea & Book Exchange, 12/13
Join us for a morning of fellowship, brunch, a short devotional, and a fun book exchange.

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/gr7fp54

Register: Foster Care Christmas Party, 12/13
Join us in helping serve foster families in Champaign County through the Christmas Party at First Christian. First Christian hosts all area foster families for fun Christmas event with crafts, games & baked goods. We will be in charge of the craft room & picture ornament room. Kids 3rd grade & higher can help with volunteering with a parent.

Register Here: https://christcommunity.subspla.sh/7tzrczw

The Crisis Care Team ministry exists to care for the extraordinary short term needs of families and individuals at Christ Community by facilitating small teams of people to help meet those needs with clearly defined goals and timelines.

Send an email to christcommunitycucares@gmail.com if you or someone you know needs help!

Eccl. 12:9-14

All Church Prayer Tonight! 6-7:30
You are all encouraged to come and pray together as a church at our next All Church Prayer. Core Communities are asked to attend together in place of regular meeting. Childcare will be available.

Pine Collective Lunch: Sunday, 11/16
If you, your family, or someone you care for are affected by disability, please join us for an hour over lunch! We gather to fellowship and to renew our hearts and minds about God's unique and purposeful plan for our lives through how He designed us. We will cater in food at the Y in one of the childcare rooms right after the service. RSVP to jessica.etheridge@cru.org

Register: Christmas Party, Tue. 12/2
Let's celebrate the season with our annual Christmas party! Come out to Briks in your most classy & festive attire for an evening of pizza, dessert, drinks, live music, and games. This event is for high school-aged and above. Cost is $15/pp that covers dinner, dessert and a drink, but if this is cost-prohibitive please let us know because we want everyone to be able to come! (Beer & wine available for additional purchase) More details and registration below!

Register 

Save the Date: Women's Christmas Tea & Book Exchange, 12/13
Join us for a morning of fellowship, brunch, a short devotional, and a fun book exchange. More details to come.

The Crisis Care Team ministry exists to care for the extraordinary short term needs of families and individuals at Christ Community by facilitating small teams of people to help meet those needs with clearly defined goals and timelines.

Send an email to christcommunitycucares@gmail.com if you or someone you know needs help!

Eccl. 11:1-12:8

All Church Prayer: Wednesday, 11/12
You are all encouraged to come and pray together as a church at our next All Church Prayer. Core Communities are asked to attend together in place of regular meeting. Childcare will be available.

Pine Collective Lunch: Sunday, 11/16
If you, your family, or someone you care for are affected by disability, please join us for an hour over lunch! We gather to fellowship and to renew our hearts and minds about God's unique and purposeful plan for our lives through how He designed us. We will cater in food at the Y in one of the childcare rooms right after the service. RSVP to jessica.etheridge@cru.org

Save the Date: Tue. Dec. 2 for the Christmas Party
A Classy Christmas Affair returns to Briks Pizzeria, complete with pizza, drinks, dessert, and a live jazz band. Details & registration to come!

The Crisis Care Team ministry exists to care for the extraordinary short term needs of families and individuals at Christ Community by facilitating small teams of people to help meet those needs with clearly defined goals and timelines.

Send an email to christcommunitycucares@gmail.com if you or someone you know needs help!

Eccl. 9:11-10:20

Pure in Heart Book Discussion Sunday School *CANCELED*

Women's Fall Social - 10/30
Ladies, come on out to Riggs (1901 S. High Cross Rd. Urbana) on Thursday, 10/30 (tomorrow!) at 7p for snacks and time to connect. You can purchase soda/drinks at Riggs but we will provide the snacks.

All Church Prayer: Wednesday, 11/12
You are all encouraged to come and pray together as a church at our next All Church Prayer. Core Communities are asked to attend together in place of regular meeting.

Save the Date: Tue. Dec. 2 for the Christmas Party
A Classy Christmas Affair returns to Briks Pizzeria, complete with pizza, drinks, dessert, and a live jazz band. Details & registration to come!

The Crisis Care Team ministry exists to care for the extraordinary short term needs of families and individuals at Christ Community by facilitating small teams of people to help meet those needs with clearly defined goals and timelines.

Send an email to christcommunitycucares@gmail.com if you or someone you know needs help!

Eccl. 8:1-9:10

Men's Retreat - This Friday!
Men of Christ Community ages 10 and up, you are invited to the annual men's retreat for a time of teaching from the Word and fellowship with one another. Please register below!
Register

Adult Sunday School: Pure in Heart Book Discussion
This Sunday school led by Robbie Gwinn will run for 4 weeks, reading & discussing Pure In Heart by Garrett Kell. From the book: "Many women and men trapped in sexual sin believe willpower is the key to overcoming temptation, but your shaky self-discipline doesn't have to be the source of your strength." Dates: Oct. 26, 11/2, 11/9. 11/16, 8:45-9:45a.
Sign up
All Church Prayer: Wednesday, Nov. 12
You are all encouraged to come and pray together as a church at our next All Church Prayer. Core Communities are asked to attend together in place of regular meeting.

Save the Date: Tue. Dec. 2 for the Christmas Party
A Classy Christmas Affair returns to Briks Pizzeria, complete with pizza, drinks, dessert, and a live jazz band. Details & registration to come!

The Crisis Care Team ministry exists to care for the extraordinary short term needs of families and individuals at Christ Community by facilitating small teams of people to help meet those needs with clearly defined goals and timelines.

Send an email to christcommunitycucares@gmail.com if you or someone you know needs help!