Community Christian Church — Attraction in Kansas City

We started going to church here about a year and a half ago. We were having a hard time finding a church that felt like "ours" and we're about to give up. We're in our 20s with two young children (my son was just 9 weeks old on our first visit) and this church has been incredible for us. Community Christian does a great job of reconciling our inclusive, progressive Christian beliefs with a more traditional service. The messages challange me to really think about my beliefs and work on growing. More than that, it's an amazing place for kids and parents. The children are all very close with one another and play regularly, both in and out of church (my kids can't wait to go and never want to leave) and us parents (and the non-parents too) are a huge source of friendship and support for one another. We've found a second family and a meaningful...

During my 5 years in KC area, I've attended at CCC many presentations & meetings addressing community, city-wide & national urgent needs for citizens to ponder, discuss & act--also a few services, in my search for a right fit. I began this past Covid year attending 4: a Lutheran, Unitarian, UCC, & this one, with occasional forays to others. All are spirit-filled, genuine, caring & have generous ministries to those in need. However, I realized Community Christian Church is the smartest, funniest, down-to-earth. The pastors are complex thinkers, good storytellers, connect scripture w current real-life experience, not afraid to engage with unsolved dilemmas or solvable but challenging situations. Their leadership is truly shared, including...

I’ve been at this church for over 18 years and have watched it get better and better. If you want a church that doesn’t require you to check your brain at the door, you should try this one. All are welcome and All means All. The ministers are excellent, the staff is skilled and the congregation is warm and welcoming. We have started seeing more young families and the kids in the church are great fun. The architecture is classic Frank Lloyd Wright, which is to say, kinda stark. Don’t let that put you off, the congregation will make you comfortable. There is a good thing going on here.

BTW - I don’t understand people who leave a one star rating and don’t say...