OUR FAITH STATEMENT:

Kittamaqundi Community believes that God, the Creator, has a vision of wholeness and reconciliation for the world. That vision is manifested in peace, compassion and mercy, economic and social justice, relationship to and co-creativity with God, and a deep respect for the earth.

We believe God's vision is fulfilled in Jesus' life and teachings. Through the mystery of Jesus' death and resurrection, God opens up to the world a new reality.

At Kittamaqundi Community, we are being transformed by the Holy Spirit into the fullness of that new reality. Individually and communally, we commit to grow into fuller relationship with Christ, both spiritually and in the practical affairs of life.

Our inward transformation is marked by a disciplined life that includes daily prayer, weekly worship, regular scripture study and the sacrificial giving of our time and financial resources. Our outward transformation is marked by mission through small groups acting in fellowship with the poor, the afflicted and others who suffer injustice in our society.

We commit to freely give and receive support and accountability, to evoke each other's gifts, to comfort, instruct and inspire each other, and to witness to our faith.

For us, these disciplines are not an end in themselves. Rather, they are tools that bring us closer to God and God's vision as revealed in Jesus.

We are an independent Christian community that welcomes dialogue and diversity of all kinds. We invite everyone to join us as we strive to meet the challenges of living our faith in the world.

OUR HISTORY:

Kittamaqundi Community was started by a group of local people who were attending worship at the Church of the SavioUr in Washington, D.C. After much discussion and prayer, they clarified the call of God in their lives and decided to form their own church in the "new city" of Columbia, Maryland.

At first, the group met in one another's homes. Then, on January 5, 1969, Kittamaqundi Community was born when its first public worship service was held at King's Contrivance restaurant.

Later that year, KC moved to Columbia's Town Center and the Oakland Manor house, where services were held over the next three years.

In 1970, KC contracted to purchase the nearby Oliver's Carriage House, which then was part of Oakland Manor. The purchase was completed on May 26, 1972, and church services were moved here.

On Labor Day, 1973, the community began renovating the Carriage House. That work was completed by 1977, and KC's first worship service in the newly renovated building was held on Easter Sunday, April 10, 1977.

Since its beginning, Kittamaqundi Community has included all people who come together for worship, meetings or other events. In fact, our name, Kittamaqundi, is a Native American word that means "gathering place."

OUR STRUCTURE:

The Council (our "board of directors," elected from each of five Leadership Teams, which anyone may join).

The Leadership Teams are:

• Building and Grounds (supervises the care and upkeep of church facilities and grounds; coordinates rentals)
• Human Resources (responsible for the paid staff, including the Enabling Minister)
• Finance and Outreach (develops the annual budget and recommends Outreach funding)
• Community Life (oversees non-worship activities of church life)
• Worship (responsible for KC worship services and worship leadership groups)

CARE Groups

Called by Members, these support the "inner journey" at KC. They are open to anyone.
Designed to hold Members accountable to the disciplines, as well as to provide all who worship at KC with a place for support in their spiritual journeys.

FOCUS Groups

Anyone may call one of these "action" groups, which support the "outer journey" at KC.)
These groups may be called to such activities as teaching classes, publishing our church newsletter, planning the annual Easter breakfast, or collecting food for the needy.

At KC, you can be a MEMBER by pledging to:

• Explore living fully into our Faith Statement.
• Make a public commitment to each of our core spiritual practices (regular prayer, regular scripture study, weekly worship attendance and a pledge of service and financial support).
• Participate in a CARE Group. CARE Groups are KC's home for spiritual support. These groups, which are called by individuals, may or may not have an outward mission.
  
  

 Telephone: 410-730-4855
 Address: 5410 Leaf Treader Way, Columbia, MD 21044
 Church Email: kcchurch@verizon.net
 Rental Questions: kcrental@yahoo.com

From I-95 or US 29, take the exit for Route 175 west. At the second stoplight past US 29, turn left onto  Vantage Point Rd. Go up the hill and take the second left onto Leaf Treader Way. Then take an immediate  right into our parking lot.

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