It is 8,000 miles from the Panera Bread in Frankfort to Zhengzhou, China, but every journey—no matter how long—begins with a single step. For some, those steps just became a little easier. And it all began with the heart-felt dream of a lifetime. By the time our story begins, Audrey and Ryan Roling were raising…
David is a can-do leader who makes sure our facilities are clean, in compliance with legal standards, and setups for meetings are seamless. David comes to Beargrass with a long leadership background in facilities and operations. He aptly describes himself as “Mr. Fix-It”. David is focused on planning and the detailed schedule on his white…
A Week of Faith, Fun, and Fellowship on the Road with God What a journey! Beargrass Christian Church was filled with music, movement, and the joyful energy of kids and volunteers during Vacation Bible School 2025. This year’s theme, “Following God—Wherever We Go,” transformed our church into a vibrant road trip experience that reminded kids (and adults!) that God is with us…
The year 2025 has been a devastating one for the world’s refugees. The U.S. has canceled all contracts with its 10 nonprofit partners through whom highly vetted refugees have flowed into this country for more than half a century. There is no real hope the program will ever be restarted, at least under the current…
Sign up / registration links: “Buckle Up for an Adventure: Let’s Get on the Go with God! “🌟 VBS Registration is Open! 🌟June 1–5 | 5:30–8:00 PM Hey parents and kids! It’s time to gear up for an exciting journey “On the Go with God” at this year’s Vacation Bible School—a week full of faith, fun, and unforgettable adventures! Important Update!This year, VBS is specially designed…
Beloveds of God at Beargrass Christian Church, Blessings and gratitude to you from the staff of your Week of Compassion – the relief, refugee, and sustainable development ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Our mission is to work with partners to alleviate suffering throughout the world, with a vision of a world where…
This is the first in a series of articles designed to help us all better understand the big picture of finances at Beargrass Christian Church. Our hope is to lift up the generosity of our congregation, while at the same time telling stories of how that generosity makes ministry possible. Last year, two significant gifts were made to Beargrass Christian Church. One…
Hosted by Green Chalice Ministry Be part of a powerful, nationwide event that brings together thousands of people of faith to explore how we can care for creation and take meaningful climate action. On March 27, the 2025 National Faith + Climate Forum will be a live-streamed broadcast, accessible online from your home or office, or in person…
How much do you really know about God? Knowing God’s attributes is central to the Christian Faith. God is not just a distant, abstract being; He is active, present, and intimately involved in our lives. Over the course of the coming weeks, we will unpack the richness of God’s character and learn how these attributes…
Sunday, February 23rd 10 – 11 AM • The Chapel Dear Beargrass Family, Recent announcements from the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) highlight several global emergencies—Sudan, DR Congo, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Ukraine, Afghanistan, and the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar. The numbers are overwhelming—120 million people have been displaced from their homes, with 43 million recognized as…
Each year the congregation is presented a slate of Executive Board Officers, Mission Board Leaders, Elders, and Deacons for election. With the congregation’s affirmation, these leaders commit to guiding our church’s mission with faith, wisdom, and a spirit of service. Executive Board Mission Board, 2025 Elder Council, 2025 Deacon Council, 2025
Date: Sunday, February 23, 4-7 PMLocation: Chalice HallDescription: Get ready for a night of creativity, fun, and fellowship! Join us for CARnival of FUN Movie Night, where kids design their very own cardboard box cars, race through a super fun pretend car wash, and settle in to watch a movie—drive-in style! Help us plan by…
For more than 20 years, Beargrass has partnered with our friends Cornerstone ChildDevelopment Center as great neighbors on the part of our campus along Browns Lane.Cornerstone is not only a wonderful tenant of the church’s building next door but are also a leadingchildcare center for hundreds of families around Louisville who come to our campus…
The Earth is facing some serious ‘health’ issues lately. It’s getting hotter, making it harder to stay comfortably cool. Think fires, droughts, severe heat, and rain storms. WHY? We burn fossil fuels, which act like a blanket around the Earth, causing temperatures to rise. Since we rely on the Earth for everything—toys, technology, clothes—it’s in…
It is a joy to share some exciting news with you as we welcome our new Interim Children’s Ministry Director, Tashia Gonzales. Miss Tashia has been a longtime favorite teacher of both parents and students next door at Cornerstone Child Development Center over the past decade and has previously served on staff with the children’s…
Online Giving Link Coming Soon! While the generosity of Beargrass is on full display year-round, it always seems amplified in the Thanksgiving and Advent seasons. Rev. Shrader just reported that our youth assembled 140 Thanksgiving food baskets for distribution through St. Mams to local families in need. And, Rev. Straub announced that 333 Beargrass gift…
There is a very unique event coming to Beargrass that you definitely want to make sure is on your calendar. It is called ‘A World of Christmas’ and it will happen on December 8th, 5:30PM here at Beargrass. Most of the Christmas Carols we all know and love so much, originated in countries from all around the world, including America, hence ‘A…
The Haruns, Abubakar, Asha, and their five children, arrived from a Kenyan refugee camp to a warm Beargrass welcome two months ago. Ahmed and Salma have moved to Newcomer Academy from Seneca and settled in nicely there, while Abdulhadi and Salima are enjoying their days at Goldsmith Elementary. Mom and Dad attend English and cultural…
Beargrass has been able to expand our Ministry Operations Coordinator position to a full-time role which will be filled by the wonderful and talented Joy Rueff who most recently served on the staff within Louisville Area Community Ministries. As a core part of the Beargrass staff team, Joy will assist both our ministers and ministry…
While observing folks shopping carts, many have a 24 pack of bottled water. Is bottled water safer, healthier and cheaper? There are times when bottled water is necessary but we have been made to feel like bottled water is safer and healthier. However bottled water is another marketing scheme used by large companies. Are we being fed another hoax? Good News-BCC has…
Beargrass Youth is again leading the way and are teaming up with St. Matthew Area Ministries (St. MAM) to bring Thanksgiving Food Baskets to families in need in our neighborhood—and we need your support! The Youth Group is accepting donations online and at Beargrass through November 12. You can donate food or contribute money and…
In grief, in times of uncertainty and stress, life seems so incredibly difficult and we can find it hard to live in and out our faith. We, like the original hearers of Hebrews, need to be reminded and encouraged to persevere, to continue to look to, trust, and follow Jesus. As we think of saints…
Every Day of the Week! M-F 4:30-7:30 pm • Sat. & Sun. 9:30–7:30 pm Get ready for a pumpkin-filled adventure right in the Beargrass Christian Church parking lot! Scouts BSA Troop 115 will be out there waiting to help you pick the perfect pumpkins! We’ve got pumpkins of all colors, shapes, and sizes, and all…
As Beargrass looks to the future of the Children’s Ministry, a “Dream Team” has been appointed by the Executive Board to ensure continuity with the strong foundation of our existing programming while also imagining new ways to help it grow by adding new opportunities for children and families to connect with one another. Over the…
We are proud to announce a major initiative to create community-wide awareness about Beargrass and broadly share what who we are as the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Starting this weekend, on the first Sunday of each month from 10:30-11am WHAS-TV 11 will broadcast a new episode of “Beargrass: A Place Called Home” that will…
We’re pleased to report that the Harun’s have settled into their new home and community quite nicely over the past half-month. Fortunately, KRM was able to provide them with a used washer and dryer set, which puts a nice finishing touch on their home and is also quite a luxury for this family of seven.…
Cornbread – Native American; African cultures Prep Time: 10 minsCook Time: 20 minsTotal Time: 30 minsServings: 12Yield: 1 (9-inch) round cornbread Ingredients1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup yellow cornmeal⅔ cup white sugar3 ½ teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup milk⅓ cup vegetable oil1 large eggDirections Pita – Greece Prep Time: 30 minsCook Time: 10 minsAdditional Time: 2 hrs 35 minsTotal Time: 3 hrs…
Sunday, September 29 – Sunday, October 6 By Mike Puckett, Mission Support You are invited to financially support the Reconciliation Ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) during the coming week. This ministry was given birth at our 1968 International Convention, so its existence now exceeds a half century. Here is its vision: It…
It’s really a question of identity. How do we see ourselves? Or more importantly, how do we understand God? Jesus uses the hyperbolic language of cutting off that which would tempt us to sin as a way demonstrating the insanity of such thinking. We’ll never get that right. But what if we consider God’s way…
By Mike Puckett What an incredibly compassionate and generous congregation! The Harun family of 7 arrived late Tuesday evening to a warm, inviting, and well-furnished 3-bedroom apartment in central Louisville, just off Goldsmith Ln. Thank you sincerely, Beargrass, for all you’ve done over the past 12 days to extend them God’s love and welcome–the monetary…