The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Canton Christian Church (DOC) is part of the larger denomination known as the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of North America and Canada. While our church is congregationally organized, we are affiliated with the larger church through geographically defined regions.

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Visit the Mid-America Region of the Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ) website

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The Christian Church's (Disciples of Christ) vision is to be a faithful, growing church, that demonstrates true community, deep Christian spirituality and a passion for justice. (Micah 6:8)

The D.O.C.'s mission is to be and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, witnessing, loving and serving from our doorsteps "to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8)

Cluster 5

Informally, within our area, we are also part of Cluster 5. Cluster 5 gathers for a community meal and hymn-sings each 5th Sunday.

• Canton Christian Church
• First Christian Church, Kirksville
• First Christina Church, Edina
• Gorin Christian Church
• Kahoka Christian Church
• Knox City Christian Church
• LaBelle First Christian Church
• Lewistown Christian Church
• Monticello Christian Church
• Peaksville Christian Church
• Wyaconda Christian Church

The Chalice is the symbol of the Christian Church (DOC). Used since the General Assembly in 1971, it points to the centrality of the Lord’s Supper in the life and worship of the Disciples. The cross of St. Andrew, national cross of Scotland, focuses attention on the Scottish roots of early Disciple leaders, Thomas and Alexander Campbell and Barton W. Stone. When in color, the chalice is red, signifying vitality, spirit and sacrifice.

- George Lee, Proud to Be Disciples, 2000