About Us

Who We Are

Heights Christian Church is part of the Christian Churches, Disciples of Christ, an ecumenical denomination with 3000 congregations across North America. Our congregation consists of approximately 120 members who are diverse in many aspects. When Heights Christian Church was designed, the founding members envisioned a complete facility that not only would serve the church as a place of worship, study and fellowship, but also serve the community. Our building houses many community programs, such as the Cooperative Nursery School, the Shaker Youth Center, the Elegant Flea thrift shop, and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. In addition, Heights Christian Church donates its facilities for 3-4 weeks each year to the Interfaith Hospitality Network, which temporarily houses and helps place homeless families. In 1985, members of our congregation worked with the City of Shaker Heights and the Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop Campbell Court, an apartment building housing 81 senior citizens in comfortable, affordable surroundings. This continues to be one of our most important ministries outside of the church building, as we still donate our resources and have members serving on the Campbell Court board of trustees.

Mission Statement

(Identity and core purpose of Heights Christian Church) As believers in Christ we are called to be God’s loving servants: Sharing our faith so others may believe, Affirming scripture as our guide, Seeking peace and justice, Extending God’s care in our community and the world.

Vision Statement

(Our desired future which guides current ministry decisions) We gather together as a diverse community To praise God with vibrant worship, song and prayer; To support one another as we grow in faith and fellowship; So that we embody Jesus Christ’s message of love through faithful service in the world.