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LOCAL GREAT COMMUNION EVENTS

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Some of the communities celebrating the Great Communion


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September 18-19: Johnson Bible College(Tennessee) will host an academic conference entitled “Thomas Campbell’s Declaration and Address: Past, Present and Future.” Speakers will include: Paul Blowers, Glenn Thomas Carson, Clinton J. Holloway, Gary Holloway, Stanley McDaniel and Tommy Smith. For more information go to www.jbc.edu or contact Dr. Greg Linton at glinton@jbc.edu

 

Great Communion Sunday Celebrations
October 4

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Sheffield, AL
Five congregations, Shoals Church of Christ, Macedonia Church of Christ, Creekside Church, Magnolia Church of Christ, and First Christian (Disciples) will celebrate a Great Communion service on Sunday evening October 4 at the Holiday Inn in Sheffield, AL.

 

Malibu, CA
Pepperdine University
The University Church of Christ, on the campus of Pepperdine University, will host a Great Communion service on October 4, at 3:00 pm in Elkins Auditorium. This fall marks the 200th anniversary of the American Restoration Movement, a vision of unity and simple faith carried on by the Stone-Campbell heritage of Churches of Christ, Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, Disciples of Christ, and the International Churches of Christ. We trace these ideals to their clear and persuasive articulation in Thomas Campbell’s “Declaration and Address,” an 1809 statement of faith and call to Christian love that echoes with great hope for today. As heirs of this common heritage, the University Church of Christ will invite members from area Stone-Campbell churches to gather at the Lord’s Table with us. We will recall our past and look towards our future as we remember our Lord, proclaim our faith, and affirm our baptism into God’s family. This Great Communion service will be one of many across the nation on October 4, gatherings devoted to Campbell’s reminder of what it means to be called Christian. Contact Rick Gibson, (310) 506-4125 with questions.

 

Torrance, CA
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
First Christian Church is hosting a gathering of local Stone-Campbell Churches in the South Bay area of Los Angeles at 6 pm. All three branches of the Stone-Campbell Movement will join in singing, eating, and worshiping together, culminating in the Lord's Supper. This occasion likely marks the first time all three branches have come together in this way. For more information, call: (714) 879-3901 Ext. 1287

 

Jefferson, GA
Galilee Christian Church
The NE Georgia Christian Churches meet annually for Ekklesia, a gathering of encouragement and fellowship of sister congregations. This year's Ekklesia is at Galilee Christian Church, Jefferson, Georgia on October 4 at 6 PM. We will be observing the Great Communion event and sharing in a communion service together. For more information, contact don@galilee.org or call 706.367.8072.

 

Norcross, GA
Campus Church
Sunday, October 4, 2009 6 PM. Location: Forum at Greater Atlanta Christian School, 1525 Indian Trail Road Norcoss, GA 30093 Participating churches and organizations (so far) include

For information contact Eddie Groover at Atlanta Christian College (404) 761-8861, or Jody Vickery at Campus Church of Christ (770) 923.0449.

 

Boise, ID
Boise Bible College
Boise Bible College invites all our brothers and sisters in Christ to our campus for a Great Communion service. Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 6:00 PM in the chapel. A light meal will be served in our cafeteria starting at 5:00 with the service to follow. While our intention is to bring area churches from all three streams of the Stone-Campbell movement together, this Great Communion service is open to any Christian who wishes to participate. Worship in song will be provided by singing groups from both Northwest Christian University and Boise Bible College. Our meditation and message speakers will be Kevin Skidmore from Boise Church of Christ and Jim Kirby from University Christian Church. For more information please email David Davolt ddavolt@boisebible.edu

 

Lafayette, IN
Harrison High School
Four Restoration movement churches in Lafayette, Indiana, will celebrate the Great Communion together on October 4 at 11 a.m. in the Harrison High School auditorium. The participating churches are:

For more information, contact Gilbert Kerrigan (gilbertkerrigan@gmail.com or 765.447.2874).

 

Monticello, IN
Monticello Christian Church
We will be doing the Great Communion service during our three regular morning services.

 

Walbash, IN
Treaty Church of Christ

 

Ulysses, KS
Shelton Memorial Christian Church
We are working with Ulysses Church of Christ for a worship service, 4 PM outdoors camp meeting style. About 1/2 of our other congregations in the county may participate in some way; music, prayers, food for supper and words of encouragement. We'll meet at the New Ulysses city lake, park and pavilion for old time worship service with praise music, supper and worship with closing communion. We are hopeful that 200 might attend this out door service commemorating our unity in Christ.

 

Oakgrove, KY
Church of Christ
The Oak Grove Church of Christ in Grayson, KY will be celebrating Great Communion Sunday with a Homecoming picnic lunch on the grounds of Cane Ridge and a communion service in the Cane Ridge Meeting House on October 4th.
1525 Damron Br
Grayson, KY 41143-7162
(606) 474-6230
oakgrovecoc.org

 

Versailles/Woodford County,KY
Woodford CommunityChristian Church
We're having a Great Communion service here in Versailles/Woodford County, KY this Sunday at 7pm at Woodford Community Christian Church. Other churches participating: Versailles Church of Christ, First Christian CHurch of Versailles (DOC), and Southside Christian Church. The table used at the event is one in which Alexander Campbell himself presided over in our (FCC) church history.

 

Mandeville, LA
Tammany Oaks Church of Christ
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, we are making plans to celebrate this Great Communion with the Churches of Southeast Louisiana. My home congregation, the Tammany Oaks Church of Christ, will be the host for this gathering. We are just getting started with contacting the various other Stone-Campbell Movement churches in the area, but I am hoping that there will be an excited response. Thank you for all your support in leading this event.
Tammany Oaks Church of Christ
3700 Highway 59
Mandeville, LA 70471-1953
(985) 867-9898
tammanyoaks.org

 

Joppa, MD
Mountain Christian Church
Mountain Christian Church is hosting a Celebration of Unity on Sunday afternoon 4 October at 4:00pm. Dr Peter Morgan, former president of the Disciples of Christ Historical Society will speak, District of Columbia Regional Christian Church, assisted by Mountain Christian Church, will lead a cappella musical worship. Daryl Reed, lead minister at District of Columbia Regional Christian Church, will give the communion meditation, and Betsy Magness, from Mountain Christian Church’s Worship Arts Ministry, will share a personal testimony about her experience in becoming part of the Restoration Movement. For more information, contact Alex Lozada alexlozada@mountainchristian.org at Mountain Christian Church.
Cook Auditorium
1824 Mountain Rd
Joppa, MD 21085

 

Rochester, MI
Rochester Church of Christ
We are hosting the Great Communion at the Rochester Church of Christ just north of Detroit, Michigan. Co-hosting with us are the members of the Central Woodward Christian Church (Disciples) and the Meadowbrook Christian Church. We expect a full house -- over 800 -- in attendance. Many area congregations from all three branches of the movement have been invited to the service at 4PM and to a reception and fellowship afterward at 5:30. You can find details on our church website at www.rochestercoc.org or contact Dr. Patrick Mea at PMead@rochestercoc.org
Rochester Church of Christ
250 W. Avon. Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48307


Minnesota Statewide Celebration
There will be a state-wide unity celebration on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 4 PM. Location: Valley Christian Church; 17297 Glacier Way, Rosemount, MN 55068 (southern Twin Cities area). Our theme: "So That They May Know!" Many Christians from churches all over Minnesota will meet at We have a rich legacy to reaffirm on this 200th anniversary of the birth of the Restoration Movement. Let gather for joyful singing, inspiration, communion and fellowship (cookies, coffee and juice to follow). For your information; we plan to alternate respectfully and joyfully between a cappella and instrumental singing. There will also be short and sweet inspirational messages to light up our hearts and brighten our future.

 

Joplin, MO
Ozark Christian College
President Matt Proctor has announced that Ozark Christian College will host a "Great Communion Service" at 5 pm, October 4. The event is a part of the Bicentennial Celebration of the writing of The Declaration & Address by Thomas Campbell in which Campbell called the Lord's Supper "that great ordinance of unity and love.""The purpose of the event is to demonstrate: (1) Our Unity, (2) Celebrate our Heritage and (3) Worship our Lord around the table", says Proctor. The steering committee planning the local event includes, Dale Simpson, Mt. Hope Church of Christ, Dr. Fred Pugh, 1st Christian (Disciples of Christ), Randy Gariss, College Heights Christian Church, Victor Knowles, POEM Director and President Proctor.

 

Kirksville, MO
First Christian Church
We are hosting a Great Communion celebration on October 4th and will be gathering with other churches of Christ and Christian Churches in this area. What an exciting opportunity to celebrate our tradition of unity and brotherhood/sisterhood in Christ! For more information, call 660-665-4636
First Christian Church
100 N. High St.
Kirksville, MO 63501

 

Albuquerque, NM
Montgomery Church of Christ
3:00 pm on Sunday, Oct 4, 2009. Nine congregations representing all three streams of the Stone-Campbell movement now involved in planning/presenting the service.
7201 Montgomery Blvd NE.
Albuquerque, NM

 

Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Christian University will host a Great Communion Service on the campus at 7 p.m. The event is free, open to all and will include participants from the three American streams of the Movement. Co-Chairs of the event are James Hansee at jhansee@whitewatercrosing.org and Rick Cherok at rick.cherok@ccuniversity.edu.

 

Oklahoma City, OK
Crown Heights Christian Church
Crown Heights Christian Church will be observing World Communion Sunday on October 4. For more information, call (405) 528-5568.
Crown Heights Christian Church
4020 N. Western
Oklahoma City, OK 73118

 

Hood River, OR
Hood River Valley Christian Church
Congregations of the Stone-Campbell tradition will meet together at 4 pm on October 4 to celebrate a communion service. The purpose is to renew of selves to the Unity which Christ prayed for and God created in The Church.Its thesis is “The church of Christ upon earth is essentially, intentionally, and constitutionally one.” It is the clarion call for unity that has been the hallmark of the Stone-Campbell movement. For more information, call 541-386-2608.
Hood River Valley Christian Church
975 Indian Creek Road
Hood River, OR 97031

 

Pittsburgh, PA
One hundred years ago, in 1909, churches and individuals of this Movement came together in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for the Centennial Convention, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Declaration and Address. In 2009 a significant gathering will again take place in Pittsburgh, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, on October 4 at 5 pm. Speakers will include Victor Knowles, Marshall J. Leggett (portraying Thomas Campbell), Marvin Phillips and Bob Russell. Ed Gratton and Terry Erwin, ministers of the Norwin Christian Church of North Huntingdon are spearheading the plans. All Stone-Campbell Movement Churches within a 75 mile radius are invited to attend. Contact them at terry@norwinchristianchurch.com.

 

Washington, PA
The Christian Association of Washington will sponsor a two day celebration of the publication of "The Declaration and Address." Speakers at the service are Bob Jackson, Maggie Sebastian, and Bruce Shields. The service will be held at 2:30 pm at 122 S. Main Street in Washington,15301 across the street from the Washington Observer/Reporter where the "Address" was printed. Historical walking tours, historical display booths, food and entertainment will also be part of the event. For more information, contact lgrimes@bethanywv.edu or contact Cathy Mansfield at cathy335@hotmail.com or call her at (724) 229-7398

 

Johnson City, TN
A Great Communion service will be held Sunday, October 4 at 4:00 PM in Seeger Chapel on the campus of Milligan College. Churches from all three streams of the Stone-Campbell movement are invited to participate. The service is being planned to serve the areas of east Tennessee, southwest Virginia, and western North Carolina, though our brothers and sisters from all areas are welcome. This service is being planned by an independent planning team of local church leaders, educators and Christian friends. The planning team is led by Tim Wallingford of First Christian Church, Johnson City, TN. The service will include worship, communion and a message by Gary Holloway of Lipscomb University. Please join us for this celebration of the Great Communion and the bicentennial of the Declaration and Address.  For more information, please e-mail wbnipper@milligan.edu.  

 

Nashville, TN
West End Church of Christ
The Nashville area event will take place Sunday October 4th at 4 pm at West End Church of Christ. Professor John York will bring the communion meditation. A feature of the event will be a Unity Choir made up of representatives of the three streams. A reception will follow to allow a time of fellowship and response. Childcare will be provided. A Nashville task force is continuing to work out the details. Contact Clinton J. Holloway at milligan95@yahoo.com for further information.    

 

Abilene, TX
Abilene Christian University
ACU is hosting a Great Communion service on October 4, at 3 pm in Moody Coliseum on the ACU Campus. Restoration Movement historian Dr. Doug Foster is coordinating the event. The service will be streamed live worldwide on the internet. For more information, contact: foster@bible.acu.edu,  doncarol@clearwire.net or call (325) 677-2186

 

Denison, TX
Park Avenue Church of Christ
On Sunday, October 4, at 5 PM the Park Avenue Church of Christ of Denison, TX will be hosting a joint worship service with First Christian Church of Denison in celebration of the bicentennial of Thomas Campbell’s Declaration and Address — a founding document of the American Restoration Movement of which Churches of Christ and Christian churches are heirs. Among other principles outlined, Campbell’s document urged believers to seek unity based on our common belief in God’s word and Christ's work on the cross. We will celebrate our common heritage in songs, prayer, scripture and a communion service.

 

Katy, TX & Cypress TX
We will be celebrating a Great Communion here in Katy, TX on Sunday evening, October 4th. The planning of this service has been a combined effort of myself, at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and Aaron Walling at Cinco Ranch Church of Christ. We plan to have participants from several other churches, including Grace Christian Church, Iglesia Christiana Shekinah (Disciples of Christ) - both of Katy - and Towne Lake Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Cypress, TX. For more information, contact: rev@fcckaty.com

 

Lubbock, TX
Broadway Christian Church
We will host a Great Communion service on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Area Stone-Campbell congregations are invited to attend. Many have already indicated that they will dismiss their Sunday evening services in order to participate. For more information, call (806) 763-0464

 

Nacogdoches, TX
First Christian Church & First Christian Church (Lufkin, TX)
This Oct. 4th event will be hosted by First Christian Church (DOC) of Nacogdoches and planned by the elders of First Christian Church of Nacogdoches and First Christian Church of Lufkin, Tx (DOC) for 4:00 pm. An elder, State Representative, Jim McReynolds, from North Street Church of Christ (Churches of Christ) will be presenting the message. Woodland Christian Church of Timpson, Tx. (independent Christian Church) have also said they will be attending. We will have our communion service and then move to the Family Life Center for a social time. For more information, call 936-564-7389.
First Christian Church
702 N. Mound St.
Nacogdoches, Tx. 75961
www.fccnac.org
(936) 564-7389

 

Independence Christian Church
Ashland, VA
Indepdence Christian Church will be holding a Great Communion Service at 3 P. M. on October 4th.

 

First Christian Church
Pennington Gap, VA
Lee and Wise County Virginia will be having a Great Communion Service at 3 p.m. on October 4th at First Christian Church in Pennington Gap.At this time the churches that are participating are:

For more information please feel free to email dbuckham@gmail.com or call 276-546-7654

 

Bethany, WV
On October 3 in Bethany, WV there will be a screening of "Wrestling with God" at 2:30, and a lecture on the "Declaration and Address" by Dr. Larry Grimes at 4:00, and tours of the Campbell Mansion. On Sunday, October 4 at 2:30 there will be a Great Communion service adapted from early Campbell worship models.
Contact lgrimes@bethanywv.edu

 

Sheridan, WY
First Christian Church

 

Western Australia
Visit greatcommunionwa.wordpress.com


São Paulo, Brazil
Our church in Campo Limpo Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil is connecting to Jeff Weston Congregation in Australia for the Great Communion. Churches in the North of Brazil are getting together for the celebration, too. October 17 we will have a Southeast Convention in Campinas, São Paulo and we will have 15 churches together at this event and we will celebrate the Great Communion with these churches at the convention. Bill McDonalds intends to be in Brazil during the month of October and he will be one of the speakers at our Southeast Convention!

BRAZIL RIVER OF LIFE MINISTRIES/MINISTÉRIO RIO DE VIDA
Rua dos Jacarandas, 120 Jardim Timbará
CEP 13233-152 - Campo Limpo Pta - SP - Brazil
Ph: 011-55-11-4038-3422 - Cell: 011-55-11-9955-7749
E-Mail: RLM_Fifes@hotmail
http://riveroflifeministries.blogspot.com/