All are welcome!
We are a vibrant inter-denominational 400+ member Christian congregation committed to spiritual nourishment and growth through regular worship, thoughtful education, and faithful community, striving to live as obedient disciples of Jesus Christ, loving God and loving neighbor.
We welcome all to join us in worship at our Sunday Service at 8:30 am in our sanctuary located at 25603 North Danny Lane in Rio Verde, Arizona.
We offer educational programs including Bible studies, book studies, and annual retreats, pastoral care and mission ministries both locally and internationally, weekly fellowship after Sunday worship, concerts, lectures, dinners and membership gatherings to nurture and strengthen our faith.
We are delighted to announce that Pastor Steve Beard has begun his ministry as the new Senior Pastor of the Community Church of the Verdes. All are welcome to attend our services to hear his inspirational sermons and join us for fellowship and a chance to meet him afterwards.
We are prayerfully seeking dedicated individuals to serve on our Board of Trustees in key leadership roles: overseeing Church finance, property, fellowship and Christian education. Nominees should be active Church members committed to our faith and mission and known for their wisdom, integrity and collaboration.
If you feel called to serve or know someone whose gifts and character would bless our congragation, send us a message by clicking the Contact button below. For information about our current Leadership Team, please click the Our Team button below.
This Week's Announcements
The attendance at Sunday's service was 214 in person; 130 views online. The flowers were donated by Michele Naumes: Our hearts are full of gratitude for the precious gift of daughters; for the joy they bring, the lessons they teach us and the love they inspire.
During the month of December, we are collecting items for Harvest Compassion Center. They support the underserved in Phoenix in Christ's name with respect and compassion by providing food, clothing and hygiene items. Please help by donating:
Ramen, Cereal, Toilet paper
Place the items in the Blue Bin in the Narthex or in the church office doorway. Or, to order from Amazon, simply Click here The items you select will be delivered directly to Harvest Compassion Center. For questions, contact Nancy Lowe 203-395-9872.
FHCMA Food Closet: Canned fruit, Saltine or Ritz crackers, and toothpaste.
Extended Hands Food Bank: non-perishable food items.
Sandwich making and delivery for the Justa Center - the third Thursday of each month at 9 am.
Volunteers for Fellowship, Ushers, Lectors, Teller and Communion Stewards needed for the upcoming months. Please sign up in the office with the Office Manager or Sunday at service in Founders Hall.
YTD actual contributions through December 7th were $573,747 vs. YTD budgeted contributions of $580,000. Fund balances are: Legacy Endowment Fund $378,952; Memorial Garden Fund $482,645 and Scholarship Fund $20,153.
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars for these great upcoming events.
