Member Services

Marion Christian Church is a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. We are realistic. We do not have all the answers. We are relevant, but not trendy. We are faithful, but human. We are loving, honest, fun...not boring. We welcome questions, doubt, skepticism. We are not a church for everyone. We are a church for everyone who wants a church for everyone....seriously, everyone.

SHARED BELIEFS

• Jesus Christ is the Son of the Living God, offering saving grace to all

• All persons are God’s children

• Church unity is vital

• All believers are ministers

• Each member has a right to freedom of belief

Marion Christian Church is part of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), a denomination founded in 1832 with 3,500 congregations across the United States and Canada. We are self-governed congregations tied together most notably by our weekly sharing of communion that is open to all who follow Jesus.

Find out more at www.disciples.org and www.uppermidwestcc.org

WHO, WHY, HOW?

Marion Christian Church exists to be the objective evidence of God’s love, aspiring to love and see others like Jesus.

• Being nimble enough to change as we go. (but not erratic)

• We are a “People’s Church” - in a partnership with God and each other.

• Touch the lives of others outside of the congregations.

• Serving each other within the congregation

• Fiscal responsibility including stewardship and giving.

• Reflection and evaluation of current ministries to better serve God.

ORGANIZATION & DECISION MAKING

CHURCH STAFF

• Senior Minister - Pastor Mike Miller

• Director of Family Ministries – Carrie Hendricks

• Office Administrator – Lindsay Sitter

CHURCH COUNCIL

Members nominated and elected for 1-2 year terms

• Elders - an elder is a person who is valued for wisdom and holds a position of responsibility and leadership in the church

• Deacons – assist with physical and logistical needs of the church as delegated by the elders

DECISION MAKING

General day-to-day decision-making involves the elected church council. Major decisions affecting the larger congregation are decided at congregational gatherings by votes.

HOW TO BE INVOLVED WITH THE CHURCH MINISTRY

1. DONATE YOUR TIME:

   Current and new volunteer opportunities are listed on this website, in the Weekly Connection, the Monthly Newsletter and at Information Central in the narthex. If you have questions about signing up to help, please reach out to Lindsay in the church office and she can help get you connected.

   
   
   

2. ATTEND CHURCH SERVICE:

   Invite others to come with you to worship

   Participate in church service (greeting, communion, music, etc.)

   
   
   

3. DONATE FINANCIALLY:

   Donations and pledges go to our general fund which support Marion Christian Church as a functioning ministry (day to day operations, electric, gas, water, employees, etc.)

   Giving to a specific cause - there are several ministries in and around our community that we make regular donations to. You can designate your funds at any time to go where you want them to.

Help from your Church Family

The goal of our church family is to help each other and our community. Keep us informed if you have any challenging or exciting things coming up in your life.

• Prayer Requests for Prayer Team or Pastor

• Help with meals

• Help with rides

• Help with arranging child or pet care

• Help with financial support resources

• Help with basic needs

• Home visits/communion

• Hospital visits

• Births, baptisms, illness, surgery, marriages, deaths, etc…

The following form is available for use and information will be directed to the appropriate recipient. Any information submitted through this form will be kept confidential.