CANCELED DUE TO RAINY FORECAST
Sadly, we've had to cancel our Kids & Students Sunday Funday. We are disappointed not to be together as planned on the North Lawn, but we want to avoid a soggy experience for our families, students, and volunteers.

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Kids, Middle School Students, and their families—join us on Sunday, October 26 from 3–5pm on the North Lawn for an afternoon of fun!

Enjoy inflatables, crafts, games, hotdogs, popcorn, and more! 

We’re so thankful for our High School students who help host this special event.

No RSVP needed—just come and bring your friends!

Location
North Lawn

Join us in our parking lot for a spectacular car show. You’ll vote for your specialty and best in show awards.

This event is free (donations appreciated) and fun for the entire family! A Silent Auction and food will be available.

Join us at the Harpeth House patio for our annual bonfire.

 The entire meal will be provided at no advanced charge, but donations are always appreciated. The menu will include hotdogs, side dishes, a dessert, and a beverage. 

As usual there will be singing around the campfire and a mystery storyteller to cap off the evening. 

Please be sure to sign up so we know how much food to order.

Come join us for food, singing and fun. 

Kids’ Journey to the Table, is a four-week class designed for elementary aged children 7-11 years old and their parent(s). Designed to create intentional space for faith conversations at home while providing a clear framework for understanding the gospel, a personal relationship with God, the meaning of church membership, the significance of the Lord’s Supper, and the vows of membership.  

This class also helps kids build meaningful connections with our church Elders, who walk alongside them when they’re ready to take the step of becoming communing members. 

The material and at home Think It Through lessons are geared toward kids in 2nd through 5th grades.  Because we desire to equip you as the parent to be the primary spiritual leader in the life of your child, at least one parent must accompany the child to each class, and we ask that all who register attend all four classes, in either the Fall or Spring session.  

Questions? Email Mary Risden, Director of Kids, at [email protected]

Location
Room C123, Elementary Hall

Don't miss the highly anticipated Fall Party off campus. Get ready for an amazing evening filled with food, S’mores and laughter. You won't want to miss it!

Location
Member Home (receive via email)

Join Christ Community member Len Stob for a yearlong study as he presents the fascinating story of how God has preserved his church from 30 A.D. to present day.

Class Topic: The Story of Christianity: From Birth to Present-Day

Class Description: The dramatic and often surprising story of Christianity is rarely told. Have you wondered: Where did the church come from? How has the church survived the last 2000 years? How did Christianity spread from a handful of disciples of Jesus to the world's predominant faith? Travel through time and all over the world as you will be introduced to the people, ideas and challenges that have shaped the church, and be reminded of how the same good news of the gospel that launched the church is also the same good news that sustains the future of the church.

Details
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. | Room B108, Main Church Building

20 Weeks Total

Fall Schedule | 10 weeks

Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30
Oct. 14, 21, 28 (No meeting Oct 7)
Nov. 4, 11, 18

Spring Schedule | 10 weeks

Jan. 13, 20, 27
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24
March 3, 17, 24 (No meeting March 10)

We will meet for a hike at Timberland Park near the guest center. The hike will be roughly 2 miles with some inclines around the Perimeter Trail.

Details
Time: 8:30 a.m.

Location: Mile Marker, 437.2 Natchez Trace Pkwy, Franklin, TN 37064

You're invited to a special Senior Adult Ministry banquet, commemorating 10 years devoted to seniors. There is no charge for the banquet, but donations are appreciated. 

Entertainment for the evening will be provided by The Road Crew — America’s Route 66 band. The band is known as the official musical ambassadors of Route 66.

About The Road Crew
Band members are Woody Bomar, Joe Loesch, Don King and Jason Harmon. All four live in Nashville and Woody is a member of Christ Community. Though they all have successful careers in other areas of music, entertainment and media, their passion is supporting the preservation of Route 66, the first numbered highway across America. 

Presenting original songs about “The Mother Road,” the group also plays popular rockabilly and pop music of the 1950s and 60s, music they call the sound track of the heyday of “America’s Main Street.”  They have performed for Route 66 Festivals all along the 2,400-mile road that runs from Chicago to Los Angeles.

The band locally provides entertainment at Puckett’s Restaurants in Franklin, Murfreesboro and Columbia as well as Fox & Locke Restaurant in Leiper’s Fork. The Road Crew’s shows present a mixture of toe-tapping, upbeat music along with good-natured humor.

DETAILS
Location: Event Center, Main Church Building
Time: 6 p.m.

Join Christ Community member Len Stob for a yearlong study as he presents the fascinating story of how God has preserved his church from 30 A.D. to present day.

Class Topic: The Story of Christianity: From Birth to Present-Day

Class Description: The dramatic and often surprising story of Christianity is rarely told. Have you wondered: Where did the church come from? How has the church survived the last 2000 years? How did Christianity spread from a handful of disciples of Jesus to the world's predominant faith? Travel through time and all over the world as you will be introduced to the people, ideas and challenges that have shaped the church, and be reminded of how the same good news of the gospel that launched the church is also the same good news that sustains the future of the church.

Details
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. | Room B108, Main Church Building

20 Weeks Total

Fall Schedule | 10 weeks

Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30
Oct. 14, 21, 28 (No meeting Oct 7)
Nov. 4, 11, 18

Spring Schedule | 10 weeks

Jan. 13, 20, 27
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24
March 3, 17, 24 (No meeting March 10)

Whether you have been in Franklin for 10 years or for 10 minutes, one thing is for certain at Christ Community: there is a place for you. We invite all Young Adults, in their early 20s to early 30s, both single and married, into community with other Young Adults at this dinner at a member’s home.

Join our GroupMe group to get the member’s address.

Questions? Email Dede Kuhn at [email protected]

Middle School students are invited for games, worship, teaching, and a time with grade-specific small group.

Location
Harpeth House

Our monthly Wednesday evening 4th and 5th Grade Discipleship Group (D Group) encourages connection and fellowship opportunities, culminating the year with a fun, overnight Fifth Grade Retreat, providing a smooth transition to middle school.

Location:
Event Center, Main Church Building

Join Christ Community member Len Stob for a yearlong study as he presents the fascinating story of how God has preserved his church from 30 A.D. to present day.

Class Topic: The Story of Christianity: From Birth to Present-Day

Class Description: The dramatic and often surprising story of Christianity is rarely told. Have you wondered: Where did the church come from? How has the church survived the last 2000 years? How did Christianity spread from a handful of disciples of Jesus to the world's predominant faith? Travel through time and all over the world as you will be introduced to the people, ideas and challenges that have shaped the church, and be reminded of how the same good news of the gospel that launched the church is also the same good news that sustains the future of the church.

Details
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. | Room B108, Main Church Building

20 Weeks Total

Fall Schedule | 10 weeks

Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30
Oct. 14, 21, 28 (No meeting Oct 7)
Nov. 4, 11, 18

Spring Schedule | 10 weeks

Jan. 13, 20, 27
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24
March 3, 17, 24 (No meeting March 10)

Middle School students are invited for games, worship, teaching, and a time with grade-specific small group.

Location
Harpeth House

The Local Show, a monthly concert series hosted by The Rabbit Room, presents a special concert with Andrew Peterson and a 20th Anniversary celebration of The Far Country, his fifth studio album. Released in 2005, this album invites us on yet another journey to someplace unexpected: The Far Country.

Meister Eckhart wrote, “God is at home. We are in the far country.” Peterson read the quote in a book by Annie Dillard years ago and scribbled it in his journal. “It expressed so simply the way I feel about life on this earth, and my heart resounded with the truth of it,” recalls Peterson. “I loved the way it turned my thinking on its end; we usually think of Heaven as the far country, a cloudy, ethereal place, an eternal church service, which sounds about as appealing as traffic school. C.S. Lewis said that all of our desires, for acceptance, intimacy, rest, work, satisfaction, beauty are, at their root, desires for heaven.”

Featuring a full band with Andy Gullahorn, Jill Phillips, Ben Shive, and more, we hope you’ll join us for this special Local Show celebration!

Location: Worship Center, Main Church Building
Use the code CCC10 for a $10 discount at checkout

Make plans to join us for our Annual Congregational Meeting—a vital time for us to come together as a church family. We’ll be voting on our amended bylaws and discussing key topics that shape our shared life and mission, including our budget, the maintenance of our property, and our next steps with Graceworks.

Your presence and participation are important as we seek God’s guidance for the future of our church.

DETAILS
Location: Worship Center
Childcare: Available for nursery-5th grade with registration. Please register by Saturday, August 23.

The American Red Cross is low on blood supply, so now is a great time to participate in our blood drive. They will be on our campus from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Location: Room C115 in the Elementary Hall

Senior Adults, join us for a special tour to the Country Music Hall of Fame August 21.

A special bus has been reserved that will take us to downtown Nashville to the museum, one of the most visited in the U.S. We will gather at the church at 9 a.m. and the bus will depart at 9:30 a.m. for our 10:15 a.m. entry into the museum. 

Cost of the event, which includes reduced admission ticket and transportation, is $30 per person. After touring the museum, there are nearby dining venues nearby to enjoy lunch at your own expense. We will leave the museum to head back to church about 2 p.m.

Payment in cash can be made at our next event on  July 17 at the nametag table in the Event Center. Please provide your name and cellphone number. 

This summer we’re hosting a relaxed and fun book club. We hope you can join us as we journey through C.S. Lewis’s three-book series, Space Trilogy, meeting one Wednesday a month.

This thought-provoking sci-fi classic blends adventure, philosophy, and faith as it follows Dr. Ransom across planets filled with alien life, cosmic battles between good and evil, and deep reflections on humanity and the divine.

We’ll enjoy one book per month, fun beverages, tasty snacks, and rich conversations—open to men and women of all ages, so bring a friend and come ready to explore the stars together!

Details
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: Room B108, Main Church Building

As part of our kickoff season, let’s get together giving praise to our God for his blessings on our church, and to pray specifically for our ministries.

Location: Worship Center, Main Church Building

After a busy, hot summer, it’s time to reconnect and re-gather with your church family! Join us for a joyful morning of food, fun, and fellowship at our Fall Kickoff Sunday Breakfast Bingo.

Step into a morning filled with laughter and delicious aromas as you grab your Bingo Card and embark on a tasty quest. Will you find the crispy bacon, golden waffles, sweet donut holes, or that perfect cup of coffee to complete your card and your breakfast? Each bite brings you closer to fun prizes and even better memories.

Prizes will be awarded in:

• 3 Adult Categories

• 3 Kid Categories (for ages under 16)

Whether you're a breakfast lover, a Bingo champ, or just ready to reconnect, this is the perfect way to kick off the fall season together. Bring your appetite, your game face, and your community spirit—we can’t wait to see you there!

We also need volunteers to help pull off all the fun!
Sign-up to volunteer

This summer we’re hosting a relaxed and fun book club. We hope you can join us as we journey through C.S. Lewis’s three-book series, Space Trilogy, meeting one Wednesday a month.

This thought-provoking sci-fi classic blends adventure, philosophy, and faith as it follows Dr. Ransom across planets filled with alien life, cosmic battles between good and evil, and deep reflections on humanity and the divine.

We’ll enjoy one book per month, fun beverages, tasty snacks, and rich conversations—open to men and women of all ages, so bring a friend and come ready to explore the stars together!

Details
Dates: June 25, July 30, and August 20
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: Room B108, Main Church Building

Get ready to kick off the school year with a blast of color and fun! Bring your friends and neighbors.

Parents stay—jump into the mayhem or visit with friends. Wear stain-worthy play clothes; bring a bag and towel for the ride home. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

Come ready to laugh and play as we celebrate the start of a new school year—in full color!

Location
Event Center Play yard, Main Church Building

Join us for our Annual Intern Goodbye Cookout immediately following the Sunday worship service.

This special event is open to all students and their families—a wonderful opportunity to enjoy great food, fellowship, and to celebrate the incredible work our interns have done with our students this summer.

We hope to see you there as we send them off with gratitude and joy!

Location
Harpeth House

Volunteers are essential to making this event a success! We have opportunities available for both backpack stuffing ahead of the event and various roles on the day of the giveaway.

Details

Opportunity: Backpack stuffing days will be held at the in Franklin.
Dates: July 21-23
Location: FSD Performance Arts Center, 1030 Excellence Way

Opportunity: Event set-up, registration, and backpack and food distribution. This is an outdoor event so please be prepared for heat and dress accordingly.
Date July 26:
Location: Williamson County Health Department

Are you weary from the busyness of life? Join Kayla Stanfield, Director of Women’s Discipleship, for Summer Nights, a time of refreshment and encouragement, this June and July. 

This is the last night in our series of four evenings. All women are invited to spend sacred time with Jesus and to get to know each other. This evening will include a teaching on the ways of Jesus and time to reflect on his ways together.

DETAILS

6:30-7 p.m.: Enjoy refreshments and social time 

7-8 p.m.: Teaching, reflection, and discussion  

Location: Hosted in the homes of members. Sign up* for the women’s ministry email newsletter below to receive the home addresses.

Questions? Email Kayla Stanfield

*If you already receive the Women’s ministry email newsletter, there is no need to sign up again.

Join us for lunch featuring speaker Ed Zinkiewicz, who will share how to simplify your life and embrace the joys of retirement.

Details
Bring your own lunch
Location: Event Center
Please RSVP

About Ed Zinkiewicz
Ed Zinkiewicz is more than just an author. He’s a retired software engineer with a passion for helping seniors. His book, Downsizing Made EZ, serves as a guiding light for those looking to stress less and live better during their golden years.

Through his work, Ed shares practical insights and valuable life lessons that have touched the hearts of many. Since retiring in 2011, Ed and his wife, Crys, have developed courses designed to guide retirees toward fulfilling and purposeful lives. As the author of the Retire To series, Ed shares valuable insights on social relationships, health and wellness, and post-retirement fulfillment. His books, Retire to Play and Purpose, Retire to a Better You, and Retire to Great Friendships, serve as essential guides for those looking to make the most of their golden years.