Due to be Re-Constructed (DEC 2007)Our mission division is very active in the coordination of outreach programs into the community and the world with the message and the gifts of Christian faith. More than 90 community meetings take place in our church building every month. AA, NA, Alanon as well as other 12 step programs and communities of care meet in the building which is open every day from 8am – 10pm to the public. Saturday mornings at 10am and Sunday nights 5:30 pm, Stone Soup is served to all who are in need of a meal. The church continues to seek out and develop new ministries to the heart of downtown Corvallis. Ecumenical International Aid www.churchworldservice.org Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Global Missions www.globalministries.org Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Home Missions www.homelandministries.org World Outreach: We are committed to the worldwide mission of the Christian Church. Through Basic Mission Finance, we support: - 100 missionaries in 30 countries sharing the love of God
- 18 colleges and 4 seminaries
- 3 divinity houses
- 85 campus ministries
- More than 9,000 older adults, abused children and emotionally disturbed people in 69 facilities across North America.
- 36 regions in the U.S. and Canada nurturing congregations, ministers, sponsoring camps, training local leaders, and establishing new congregations.
Social Action The word action clearly defines this part of our church. Besides our outreach efforts through our Services of Worship, we are active in many different social services in the community. Between 20 and 25 groups regularly use our rooms for meetings, as well as one-time-only groups. some of the groups with which we are actively involved include: Adult Children of Alcoholics; Al-Anon; Alcoholics Anonymous; Boy Scouts; Depression Support Group; Handicap Bible Study Fellowship; Due Knots; Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee; Narcotics Anonymous; Pastoral Counseling Center; Stone Soup - feeding the hungry.
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