by Sarah Phelan | Sep 7, 2018 | Missions, News & Updates, Special Events
Christ Church and CMDS are partnering together for a unique project. In addition to hosting a Christ Feeds food packaging event on September 30, we have the opportunity to help with funding to start the first functioning high school in Yida Refugee Camp in South...
by Sarah Phelan | Aug 10, 2018 | Members, Missions, News & Updates, students
Christ Church students wrapped up a busy summer full of Bible studies, fun activities and service. Each week, approximately 30 middle and high school students served rising K-6th graders at Project Transformation in three areas: one-to-one reading, art and sports. In...
by Sarah Phelan | Jul 27, 2018 | children, Missions, News & Updates
Did you know? Memphis has the fourth poorest school system in the country. Two-thirds of students in Memphis are not proficient in reading. A student who does not read at grade level by the 4th grade is four times less likely to graduate from high school. 50 percent...
by Sarah Phelan | Jul 6, 2018 | Members, Missions, News & Updates
A 33-member team from Christ Church recently returned from serving with YUGO Ministries in Ensenada, Mexico. This was the 10th year for the team to build houses for families and conduct VBS in the community. “Some people see families living in these poor conditions...
by Sarah Phelan | Jun 29, 2018 | children, Members, Missions, News & Updates, Special Events
You would have to be a part of our VBS to truly understand our popular “pie in the face” game. “Ms. Meagan” took one for her team at Project Transformation. Meagan Cloutier grew up at Christ Church, attending VBS every year and also serving as a teen helper during her...
by Sarah Phelan | Jun 21, 2018 | Missions, News & Updates, Special Events
By Rachel Brannen, Christ Church Summer Resident I served on Service Over Self’s summer staff in 2015, and it was easily one of the greatest experiences of my life. It was hard work at times and some days were insanely hot on those roofs, but it was all worth it...
by Sarah Phelan | Apr 13, 2018 | athletics, Missions, News & Updates, Special Events
Guest post by Bob Whitsitt, Executive Director of Serving & Outreach As Memphis Cup of Nations celebrates its 5th Annual Tournament on April 28, we also celebrate an official proclamation by the Shelby County Commission recognizing the Memphis Cup of Nations for...
