An Introduction

Church of Christ, Right Now (CC,RN) is not your typical church.

The Church of Christ, Right Now is diverse. Members of our community, whether old timers or new comers, come

from a myriad of backgrounds, ethnicities, races, classes, ages, and life-experiences.

We believe a church community should be as beautiful and rich as the whole world of Christians.

Over the past several years, we have been deepening our call to dismantling the injustices of mass incarceration.

Our outreach to assist the community currently includes:

STRENGTH TO LOVE - bi-monthly seminars in which we learn about and internalize the systemic flaws and

challenges of our prison industry

FREEDOM CIRCLES - support groups held at the Festival Center and at local churches, for healing, prayer, and for

reconciling returning men and women with the larger society

ADDICTIONS COUNSELING – face to face sessions with Minister Larry Watson (National Certified Addiction

Counselor for over 15 years), promoting healing, sobriety and self-awareness

FINANCIAL AID – we provide financial assistance for economic hardships such as groceries, rent, security deposits,

utility bills, court costs and more

How We Worship - FREEDOM CIRCLES (Spiritual Support Groups):

Perhaps the best introduction to our church is our unique worship style, called Freedom Circles. Modeled after 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous, Freedom Circles create space for everyone and anyone, regardless of race, class, or creed, to share openly and honestly about their life, their joys, their troubles, and their individual faith journeys. Find Out More!

Our Mission:

Strength to Love--the name of our "missional community"--is a compassionate, hardworking group committed to reforming the injustices of the justice system. At the macro level, we are confronting a system that feeds on the poor. Locally, we are helping men and women as they come from from incarceration. These men and women need housing, employment, health-care, and a loving, supportive Christian community. Find Out More!