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Opening my eyes to change my heart
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...
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Asbury-Memphis: Begin a seminary education without uprooting your life
Have you considered pursuing a seminary degree but weren’t sure if it was right for you? Did you know you can take classes here on the Christ Church campus? Five years ago Christ Church partnered with Asbury Theological Seminary to create the Asbury-Memphis extension...
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Meet the 2018 Christ Church Summer Residents
It’s summer, and that means there are some new faces on campus! Our 2018 Residents have arrived, so be sure to welcome them to Christ Church! The mission of the Christ Church Summer Residency Program is to engage college students in meaningful ministry as they explore...
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Do kids really accept Christ at VBS?
Excitement is building as final preparations are made for this year’s VBS, June 18-21. For Director Dawn Weaver, VBS has been an important part of her life since childhood. “I am passionate about VBS because I accepted Christ during Vacation Bible School when I was in...
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Changes to worship locations as Sanctuary gets upgrades
You might have noticed new carpet in Seabrook Hall and scaffolding in the area where you usually get coffee. This is part of our Trustees’ ongoing plan to address deferred maintenance issues and some well-needed cosmetic updates in several areas. The Sanctuary is...
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No Whispers provides handbook for Memphis police and local pastors
In the two years since Senior Pastor Dr. Shane Stanford commissioned Congregational Care Executive Director Rev. Dr. Cynthia Davis to launch the No Whispers Initiative, the program has seen amazing growth. The initiative seeks to stand up for voiceless individuals...
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New program at Christ Church dedicated to the fight against Parkinson’s disease
When D’Ann Averwater’s brother was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, the information she found was not encouraging. This degenerative movement disorder can cause deterioration of motor skills, balance, speech and sensory function. Medications target the symptoms but...
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Modeling faith for the next generation
When Jean Branch joined Christ Church nearly 50 years ago, she and her late husband Horace immediately became active in numerous ministries of the church. It was important for them to model their strong faith for their two daughters, Connie and Terrie. “We hoped to...
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Children attend annual GRIP Retreat
By Danny Shivers, Older Elementary Director It is hard to believe we just concluded GRIP 6, the Bible retreat that gives our kids a chance to get a better “grip” on God’s Word while building relationships with one another. This year’s theme was RELIC, which is an...
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Faith community joins with police & fire directors to address opioid crisis
Opioid deaths are reaching epidemic proportions in Tennessee. This community empowerment conference will feature a panel of experts around the area of faith and addiction. Dr. Monty Burks, director of faith-based initiatives with the Tennessee Department of Mental...
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Christ Church Memphis recognizes teachers, leaders, writers at annual Founders Circle
>>Watch the Fourth Annual Founders Circle Awards Banquet Four years ago, Christ Church Memphis Senior Pastor Dr. Shane Stanford created the Founders Circle Banquet to celebrate the work of Christ Church Global (CCGlobal), the church’s media outreach ministry. In...
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Christ Church joins Wesleyan Covenant Association
By Senior Pastor Dr. Shane Stanford On Monday, April 16, the Church Council of Christ Church Memphis unanimously voted to officially join the Wesleyan Covenant Association (WCA). The WCA is an association of like-minded Wesleyan churches in covenant with one another...
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Cup of Nations: 16 Teams. 1 Champion.
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 its...
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Honoring Excellence Among Us
On Thursday, April 12, we will celebrate the fourth annual Founders Circle Awards Banquet honoring those who teach, lead and serve at Christ Church as well as outreach efforts of Christ Church Global. You are invited to join us in Seabrook Hall beginning at 6 p.m....
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Running in Jesus’ steps
For 25 years, Christ Church members and the community have laced up their running shoes for the In His Steps 5K Run/Walk to benefit various ministries. For Cooper and Melissa Robinson, the race has a significant meaning. The Robinsons’ son Cy was a church member and...
read moreGod’s Love From the Nursery to the Streets
Guest post written by Gaye Swan Wonderful things are happening in our nursery, as our now permanent director Pam Hudsmith and nursery coordinator Amanda McCleskey find fresh ways to nurture the faith of our little ones. In February, the children learned about sharing...
read moreSpecial delivery: 471 cans of Play-doh
by Brad Bogue, Senior Director of Family Ministry One of our children’s ministry volunteers, Jennifer Parris, had a unique idea for the most recent elementary mission project. She suggested that our kids have a play-doh drive. Jennifer, who works in the marketing and...
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Sixth Graders Attend Confirmation Retreat
February 9th-11th (Friday-Monday) our sixth graders attended our annual Confirmation retreat. This retreat is a time for our confirmands to deepen relationships with each other, their 10th grade leaders, and God through worship and classes.
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Campus renovations begin to address deferred maintenance
Guest post by Patrick Johnston, Trustees Chair You will notice “Pardon our Progress” signs popping up around campus soon as repairs and updates begin in several areas. Our Trustees developed a list of deferred maintenance needs several years ago, and in the past year,...
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Written by Gaye Swan In 1963, sparked by racial injustices of the day, four young white Methodist ministers met at a Mississippi fish camp to write a statement challenging the church for its failure to respond to ongoing destructive racism. The resulting Born of...
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Remember your Walk? Do you know the history? Emmaus weekend next month
Guest post by Van Sturdivant There are many in our church community who have participated in the Walk to Emmaus – even some who were on the original Walk. For years, that experience has been passed on to people we love as a gift of agape! The Walk to Emmaus - The...
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BreakThru celebrates 40 years of ministry
Guest post by Casi Stansbury, Associate Director of High School Ministries Our time at BreakThru this year was a special one for many reasons. BreakThru 2018 marked their 40th year of ministry. To celebrate, they kicked off a two-day series of competitions called “BT...
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Sheahan’s Senior Safaris established to honor late Mike Sheahan
Sheahan’s Senior Safaris (S3) honors the memory of Michael F. Sheahan (1942-2016) who served for many years as the chair of the Senior Adult Ministry at Christ Church. Mike was involved in several ministries, but one of his greatest passions was providing...
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Christ Academy kicks off another semester with two new classes
Do you want to dig deeper into your study of God's Word? Christ Academy exists to equip the local church to know God, teach the Bible and lead a life on mission for Christ. Learn more at ChristAcademy901.org and then register for the following classes that start this...
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