Are you seeking a spiritual home? We offer a community where you can belong, be valued and loved, deepen your spirituality, and discover a purpose that can change lives and communities.
Community of Christ is the welcoming, loving faith community that values the worth of every person as a child of God. We provide a safe space for you to explore and deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ and each other. Come discover renewed purpose for your life through compassionate, Christ-like service that ends suffering and fosters justice and peace.
About Us
We are an international Christian church
with 250,000 members that live and minister in more than sixty nations.
Our International Headquarters
is located in Independence, Missouri.
We proclaim Jesus Christ and promote communities
of joy, hope, love, and peace.
Christ’s mission is our mission
At Thornapple River, we are committed to
serving God and the needs of God’s children in our
particular area of the vineyard. Wherever you may be on your
spiritual path, at Thornapple River, you will find a supportive community
We invite you to become a part of our congregation —
allow God into your life. We believe that Jesus died
on the cross for us and thus made eternal life
available for all of us. We want to share
this assurance with you. We’re certainly
not perfect people, but we’ve discovered something worth
sharing. And we’d like to
share it with you!
We are
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Basic Beliefs:
Jesus Christ is at the center of our faith and beliefs.
Our Basic Beliefs are not the last word, but an invitation to further explore your discipleship.
Sacraments:
The sacraments embody God’s grace and peace and lead to transformation of our lives and communities. The sacraments shape our identity and community life as followers of Jesus Christ. As we experience the blessings available through sacraments, we are empowered to share the peace of Jesus Christ and fulfill our mission in the world.
• Baptism
• Confirmation
• Blessing of children
• The Lord’s Supper (Communion)
• Laying on of hands for the sick
• Marriage
• Ordination
• Evangelist blessing
www.CofChrist.org/sacraments