Grace Over Guilt
We've encountered God's grace in every part of life-big and small. Because of that, we choose to extend grace to guests, enemies, strangers, and anyone in need... even ourselves.
Who We Are
About Us
Get to know the heart of Christ Community Church—what we believe, what we value, and the story that’s brought us here. Meet our staff and discover what makes our community distinct.
Our Values
We are committed to living out the values of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to guide our neighbors to a hope-filled future.
Relationship Over Religion
God designed us for community-with Him, each other, and the world around us. We're all about building real, life-giving relationships that support your walk with Christ.
Discipleship Over Busyness
Jesus called his disciples to follow him in counter-cultural ways that blessed the world. We are committed to forming disciples of every age who live and love like Jesus in their community.
Worship Over Selfishness
There is freedom and joy when we proclaim, "We are not God!" We intentionally give our words, time and resources to God in ways that refocus our priorities and magnify His story.
Growth Over Safety
Faith is a journey, not a destination. We're committed to helping people take their next step with Christ-no matter how small or messy-because growth means stepping out when its easier to stay put.
Our Beliefs
We believe there is but one living and true God, subsisting in three persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — equal in power and glory; and that this triune God created all, upholds all, and governs all.
We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the Savior of the world; and that through his life, death, and resurrection we can be united with Christ and recipients of God’s salvation.
This mysterious act of salvation is God’s work. Because of our sin and inability, we need a God who has done all of it for us from start to finish. Through the Holy Spirit our soul is regenerated and made able to live a holy life.
We believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the Word of God and the all-sufficient rule of faith and practice.
The church is a collection of sinners, saved by grace and sent to serve each other and their community. It is impossible to faithfully follow Christ without a commitment to each other and our world. Through worship, discipleship, and mission, we are strengthened to serve and guided in our understanding of God’s word.
Our Distinctives
To be Reformed means we’re part of a historic, biblical tradition that’s rooted in the gospel and centered on God’s Word. We emphasize three big truths: God is sovereign, salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus, and we live in covenant with God and with each other. This shapes how we follow Jesus, how we relate to others, and how we keep growing—always reforming according to God’s Word.
Jesus is the Son of God—He lived, died, and rose again; that’s good news worth sharing! He calls us to make disciples as we go—wherever life takes us (Matthew 28:19). So we live on mission every day, taking the gospel with us into our neighborhoods, workplaces, and around the world. We do that by loving our neighbors, showing radical hospitality, caring for the vulnerable, and boldly sharing the hope we have in Him.
God’s movement isn’t limited to our church. There are amazing Christian ministries in our community and around the world. Whenever possible, we want to link arms with brothers and sisters who share our faith and express it with love.
In a world quick to divide and slow to listen, we’re choosing a different path. Jesus calls us to be peacemakers—people of reconciliation. That means we create space for those who see things differently, not to win arguments, but to seek Christ together. We believe that as we walk with one another, we learn to think more like Him.
We’re a church where generations worship, serve, and grow side by side. From the youngest child to the oldest adult, we believe each generation matters—and that we’re better when we’re in it together.
The heart of Christ Community beats the same as when it began.
In 1959, 24 families came together with one goal: help their neighbors find the love of Christ. That vision led to the planting of The Reformed Church of Palos Heights. From the beginning, the church focused on kids, students, and creating meaningful spaces for adults to connect. As the church grew in numbers and impact, they stepped out in faith, purchased property at the corner of Lemont, Homer Glen, Palos, and Orland, and took on a new name: Christ Community Church. After nine years of preparation, the new building opened on Palm Sunday, 2007.
Since then, Christ Community has entered a new chapter—marked by clarity, connection, and a steady pursuit of health. A strong foundation of relationships and courageous faith continues to drive the church forward. In 2023, the church launched the Defining Moments campaign to take three bold steps: open a thrift and community center, pay down debt, and plan intentionally for the future. More than 65 years later, buildings, names, and leaders may have changed—but the mission remains the same: love our neighbors and point people to Jesus.
Meet Our Team
Meet our Team — a passionate group of people committed to serving God and our community with excellence, joy, and genuine care.
Send Us A Message
Have questions about our beliefs, values, or what we stand for? We’d love to connect and share more about our church — just reach out using the form below.