Community of Christ: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Christ Community Church an interfaith community?
Most definitely. Our community includes people who describe themselves as Christian, Buddhist, spiritual atheist or no particular label. Many also have a deep passion for seeking the Spirit that is common to all faiths.
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Is GALA affiliated with Community of Christ?
Most of our membership have some sort of connection to the Community of Christ, however, GALA is not sponsored by the Community of Christ.
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What kind of church is Christ Community Church?
Christ Community Church is a fellowship of believers that exists to worship God, equip believers, and serve our community. We are a church that is concerned about who you are and where you are going! We are committed to serving the Sumter community through excellent ministries that are creative, fresh, and relative to your needs. We are intentionally nondenominational, believing that meaning and significance in life hinge on “Who” you belong to – not “what” you are affiliated with. ...
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How is Christ Community Church led?
Christ Community Church is first and foremost led by the greatest leader the world has ever known – Jesus Christ. We believe that Jesus sent His Spirit – the Holy Spirit – to represent His presence in the church and to lead her in every aspect of worship and service. As a fellowship of believers, we are passionate about submitting our lives to the Lordship of Jesus and allowing His mighty Spirit to guide our steps. ...
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How does Christ Community Church approach the Bible?
Every Sunday we read from the Bible, and couple the Bible reading with a contemporary reading. We do this to set the spirit of the Christian tradition in a contemporary context. The Bible describes and stretches the spirit of its age, and inspires us to do the same in our age.
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What denomination does Christ Community Church belong to?
C3/CCC is an independent community, no longer affiliated with any denomination. It was formerly a member church of the Reformed Church in America, but became independent in 1995.
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What rituals does Christ Community Church partake in?
We celebrate baptism and eucharist regularly. Our celebrations are an attempt to honor the tradition of these rituals within our contemporary context.
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What does CHRIST CHURCH COMMUNITY PRECICNT MILTON refer to?
The Precinct consists of the Church, the Old Rectory, the Memorial Reserve which is home to the remnants of the early Paddington/Brisbane Cemetery headstones, Precinct Grounds and Gardens. The Old Rectory Building is now open for community members to conduct workshops, functions and meetings; hire fees apply. The Church Building is also available for hire for such activities as theatrical productions, musical recitals, etc; hire fees apply. The criteria for hire, is based on the Parish & Precinct’s Ethos.
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How do you become a member of Christ Community Church?
We believe membership in the body of Christ is a scriptural command and should therefore be taken seriously. In order to insure the purity and unity of the church, a person desiring membership must meet the following four requirements: (1) A person must demonstrate a life that has been committed to Jesus Christ, (2) A person must be willing to follow believers baptism by immersion if they have not already done so, (3) A person ...
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How will expanding enable us reach our community for Christ?
We want to fulfill God’s commission (Matthew 28:18-20: Acts 1:8). We realize that what we’ve done in the past is just a foretaste of what God wants Lakeside to be and do. We don’t want to just look 3 years down the road but 10 and 20 years and allow the church to be in better position to evangelize, expand outreach in children and youth and senior programs, to become a stronger community influence and help the hurting and broken and searching find hope. ...
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How will building help us reach our community for Christ?
Westwood is already a flagship church! However, the time is now to continue to be our best in reaching this community by bringing people to a saving knowledge of Christ and growing strong disciples.
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We are out of space for preschool, children and adults. Every space is filled to capacity which has left us no room to grow. There is no fellowship hall space for the entire church family. The new building will help us to better meet the needs of our community, by offering ample space in which to worship and have Bible education. In order to grow toward the future and meet the needs of our community we need to meet this
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Our new building will give us much needed space for our pre-school, elementary and youth. Not only will the pre-school, elementary and youth have additional space and room to grow but each area of our church will benefit from the extra space. Our ultimate goal is to reach more people with the gospel. The new facilities will allow us to attract and minister to more families in our community.
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What does it mean to be a part of Christ Community Church's global community?
People participate in C3/CCC in many different ways. Some attend our local programs. Others start satellite groups in various locations. Still others access our resources via the internet and DVDs. We affirm all these forms of participation, and see ourselves as partners with people around the world who seek to celebrate the spirit of Jesus minsitry in ways that honor the evolving human journey.
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What is the main goal of Christ Community Fellowship?
Our goal is to see believers become ongoing disciples that allow, by faith, the Lord Jesus Christ to live His life through them. At CCF, our heart is to follow the Lord's word in all aspects of our daily lives.
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How do I join Christ Community Fellowship?
In order to join CCF you need to take the “Discovery 1” class which is offered on a regular basis at the church. “Discovery 1” covers such subjects as: “How to know if you are a Christian” and “The Church,” which deals with the basic New Testament aspects of the church, as well as the distinctive of CCF.
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What kind of Church is Christ Community Fellowship?
CCF is a non-denominational Bible Church, which means the church has no ties to any other church or denomination at this time. Our constitution & bylaws, however, allow us to consider affiliations in the future.
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What beliefs does Christ Community Church hold?
C3/ CCC is more interested in the quality of beliefs than any particular orthodoxy. We ask questions of ourselves such as, "Are our beliefs as inclusive, compassionate, and just as they can be? " We hold that it's more important to treat people right than to be right. We explore the interdependence of all people and perspectives. We marvel in the continuity of life, rather than holding to a particular view of the afterlife.
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What does it mean to be a member of Christ Community Church?
All people are invited into the full life of this community regardless of history, status or membership distinction. People visiting, exploring this ministry or attending need not conform to any creed or meet before any governing body in order to share in this ministry. While we are an independently governed community and place no expectations on people to join as members, many people choose to do so. ...
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Why is there a need for a Christ-centered, community-based school in the Southeast Heights?
The Southeast Heights includes many high poverty neighborhoods and is home to a high percentage of Mexican immigrants. Many residents of this community have limited access to social support networks. High quality educational opportunities are limited in this area as well. At Highland High School, the number of students who graduated from the school has averaged 220-280/year over the past five years, though the total student population has averaged almost 2000. ...
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Can people who are not members of Community of Christ be volunteers?
Yes. Membership in Community of Christ is not a requirement. However, volunteers will always be working directly with Community of Christ congregations in their assignments. Volunteers must have a good knowledge of the church and its beliefs, and desire to promote the mission of the church.
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What is the current Community of Christ position on gay clergy?
On March 18, 1982, the Community of Christ Standing High Council adopted a Statement on Homosexuality. In this statement, they address the issue of gay clergy: "In the critical matter of ordination, the church should not admit a practicing homosexual to the priesthood. It cannot sanction homosexual acts as morally acceptable behavior any more that it can endorse heterosexual promiscuity. ...
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Do you have to be a member of Community of Christ to belong to GALA?
Although most of our membership have some sort of connection to the Community of Christ, you need not be a member of the Community of Christ denomination to be a member of GALA.
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What should I wear when I visit/attend Christ Community Church?
Christ Community Church is much more concerned with who you are and where you are going, then with what your wardrobe looks like. We are a casual fellowship of believers who wear a wide variety of styles. We encourage you to wear whatever you feel most comfortable worshipping in. If that’s a pair of shorts and a t-shirt…come on! If that is a dress and high heels…come on. All in all, we want you to feel comfortable.
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How does Christ Community Church impact its community? Or to put it differently, what are you doing to help people?
First of all, we are committed to helping people grow in their relationship with God. We have discovered that the best way to help people is to explain what Christ has done and can do for them. In addition to providing Bible Studies that meet Sunday morning, we have small group Bible studies that meet throughout the area. Each week, our bulletin is filled with opportunities to serve Christ, whether it is in teaching, developing leadership skills, making music, or other important areas.
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How long has Christ Community Fellowship been in Albuquerque?
Like many churches, CCF began as a Bible study and developed into a church. CCF has been a church for a little more than two years.
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How do I ask a question at Christ Community Fellowship?
CCF is not closed and secret about any aspect of the church, we encourage people to ask questions. If you have a question, please contact our Pastor, Bob Brown or call the church at 1-505-797-3825. Your question will be answered as soon as possible.
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How often does Christ Community Fellowship share the Lord's Supper (Communion)?
At this time, the church offers communion on the last Sunday of each month and on special occasions such as Easter or Christmas. It is the desire of the church to offer the Lord's Supper each week, so plans are being made to do this in the best way possible.
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What type of local church government does Christ Community Fellowship have?
CCF has authority divided in 3 ways: the Senior Pastor has oversight of the ministry aspects of the church with input from the church staff; the church council has oversight of non-ministry matters such as money, property, equipment, etc; and the congregation must be informed of all major decisions and given the opportunity to vote on the matters at hand. This method of operation brings checks and balance to the day-to-day matters of the church.
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How Would I Become A Part of the Christ Church Community?
Membership at Christ Church begins when the date and place of one's baptism are recorded in the parish register. All persons who have been baptized in any Christian Church with water and in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are full members of the Episcopal Church when this registration occurs. If a person is not baptized, baptism in the Episcopal Church makes one a full member thereof. Click here for information on our baptismal preparation process. ...
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