Wellington Heights Community Church

As a church community, we know that God uses a multiplicity of means to reach people. This includes the Sunday Gathering. We want to lean into the new things that god is doing. While we believe that the preaching and teaching of the Bible is vital, it is not the only way God can reach people. We understand that all throughout history and around the world, the Sunday gathering experience looks diff...

In the Beyond Charity sermon series, consider with us an approach to community development rooted in CCDA which transforms “you, them, and theirs” to “we, us and ours” which allows us to co-create holistic flourishing in our neighborhoods, cities and beyond. Today, Pastor Stephanie shares how instead of coming with a quick-fix solution, we need to hear and answer the call of God to put ourselves i...

WHCC believes that Neighborhood Development is co-creating holistic flourishing in the Wellington Heights neighborhood, the wider community, and beyond. Join pastor Keeyon as he looks at Jeremiah 29:4-7.

Reconciliation is a journey and invitation from God for a community to embody shalom in holistic ways that disrupt, re-shape and inform structures and everyday patterns of relating so that all people and creation may flourish.

Join Pastor Keeyon as he shares our vision of Worship. At WHCC, worship is creating space to respond to the abundant love of God.

In the “grind culture” that is so prevalent among us, finding a balance of work and rest seems almost impossible to embody. This Sunday, we encourage you to listen to the podcast for a “re-launch” of a sermon on the spiritual practice of Sabbath (Rest) and to consider how you may embody the prompts to create a Sabbath rhythm in your weekly schedule. May we embrace God’s good gift of rest and reple...

Join Jenny Chadima, WHCC Director of Soul Care, as she walks us through Romans 12.1-8, CEB.

Listen in and practice Visio Divina.

Divine Reverberations expresses the power that each individual has to make an impact. We may nurture a plant or animal. We may develop science to improve our lives. We may radiate love to others or show gratitude for the small things that bring joy. Each of these acts, no matter how small, creates a ripple that carries through the universe.   Artist, Christina Farrell, features two young people in...

Jon Doerrfeld is a member of Wellington Heights Community Church's Leadership Team and Finance Team. Jon is actively engaged in many activities of the church and also serves on the Building and Grounds Team. Jon is married to Amy for the past 13 years and has lived in the Cedar Rapids area for most of his life. Jon works as a Real Estate Agent for Coldwell Banker Hedges and is also a licensed cont...

Jenny Chadima is the founder of Radiantly Healthy Faith, a ministry that offers companionship to individuals on their journey of healing, wholeness, and intimacy with Christ through spiritual direction, coaching, and retreats. She has served in a variety of volunteer roles in various non-profit organizations within our community for more than a decade. Jenny currently volunteers with Fresh Start M...

Tangray and Kylie, members of the Wellington Heights community, are residents and cherished neighbors who reside in close proximity to Wellington Heights Community Church (WHCC). With their long standing in the neighborhood, they have not only borne witness to the remarkable transformation of the WHCC building but have actively participated in its renovation. The impact of Tang and Kylie, alongsid...

Consider creating space to engage with this Sunday’s episode on the Welcoming Prayer, which is a prayer practice originating from the contemplative Christian tradition. May this prayer practice guide us to be present with our experiences instead of resisting or escaping them. Together, let us open our hearts and mind to the power of the Welcoming Prayer and allow its wisdom to transform our relati...

Briana Clymer is a senior at Linn-Mar High School, actively engaged in multiple clubs and activities. She is a member of ALO (Accountability Leadership Opportunity), the Social Justice Club, TRY (Teens Reaching Youth), and SODA (Students Opposed to Drugs and Alcohol). Briana’s talents extend beyond academics, as she also contributes her musical skills to the marching band and regular band performa...

Now more than ever we need to hear the voices among us who are faithfully calling the Church and world to peace, justice, reconciliation and hope. The voices among us are strong and compelling, while also humble and gracious. The Stories Among Us sermon series will give us a broader insight into what God is doing among us and inspire us to live out our calling as God’s people more fully in our liv...

Join pastor Keeyon as he walks us through John 17:1–11, CEB. Be sure to follow along with our readings by visiting: https://www.wellingtonheightscommunitychurch.org/this-week

Join us on this Mother’s Day as we give thanks to God for the divine gift of motherhood in all its diverse forms.

We always enjoy it when Jenny Chadima shares with us. Tune in as we hear Jenny talk about our desire to live as people of the risen Lord.

Our WHCC Pastors have created a curriculum on the Art of Creation Care! It's not too late to pick up a physical copy of the guide at the church. Be sure to follow along to our suggested worship songs on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/66Cj6sG3LTWnhxuSBzsEYG?si=oqtKIXFAQ0O8xE_C4DkcbQ&pt=5799d9fa27b2adba7f68db23f5cf335e

What is Easter?  Easter is one of the central holidays, or Holy Days, of Christianity. It honors the resurrection of Jesus three days after His death by crucifixion. For many Christian churches, Easter is the joyful conclusion to the Lenten season of devoted prayer, fasting, and penitence. Our mission at Wellington Heights Community Church is to be a multi-ethnic community joining God in the recon...

Wellington Heights, community Church, virtual Good Friday service

What is Maundy Thursday? Tune in to hear Pastor Stephanie shared about this important day during Holy Week.

Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy week. We will Journey with Jesus this week not rushing to Easter but walking with him through this Terrible and Terrific Week. We we receive what God has for us all!

This Sunday is the fifth Sunday of Lent. Perhaps this season you are experiencing weariness, both physically and spiritually. Consider this message of hope from Pastor Keeyon based on John 11:1-45: Just when you think there is no hope, resurrection is near.

This pastor, Stephanie will be walking us through the spiritual practice a Visio Divina that is, ‘sacred seeing’.