Champaign Church of Christ

Champaign Church of Christ The best of us is still a mess, that's ok,it's not about us. It's about Jesus We believe in the Great Commission of Jesus (Matthew 28:18-20 ).

What We Believe

These are the basic convictions that the Champaign Church of Christ stands on:

1. We believe in God the Father, in Jesus the Son, both Savior and Lord, and in the Holy Spirit, who dwells in every Christian (Ephesians 2:22 ).

2. We believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God and the standard for our lives (2 Timothy 3:16-17 ).

3. We believe that people are saved by the g

race of God through faith in Jesus (Ephesians 2:8 ) when they believe, confess Jesus as Lord, repent of their sins, and are baptized for the forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38 ). We are convinced that this is God’s plan for salvation and that there is no other way to be saved.

4. We believe the Scriptures teach that we are saved by grace, which should motivate us to live a life worthy of His calling, helping others do the same (2 Corinthians 5:14-20 ).

5. We believe that, while every individual Christian is called to be a disciple of Jesus Christ, the Bible teaches that we are all added to the body of Christ, the Church, and called to be integral parts in the local congregation (1 Corinthians 12:12-27 ).

6. We believe the church should always reflect God’s call to be a Light to the world as a multi-cultural, multi-racial, loving, one-another focused, Christ-centered family of believers (1 Corinthians 12:12-13 ). The Church should be committed to meeting the spritiual needs of its members (Ephesians 4:11-13), as well as serving the community (Matthew 25:40 ).

7. We are committed to helping others become true followers of Christ, not only in the local area, but around the world.

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01/25/2026

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Ladies! We would love to invite you to the 2025 Prairieland Women's Retreat entitled "Abundant!" This retreat aims to re...
11/06/2025

Ladies! We would love to invite you to the 2025 Prairieland Women's Retreat entitled "Abundant!" This retreat aims to remind us of the abundant peace, abundant joy, abundant grace, abundant friendships, and abundant life we find in Christ. It's a time to step away from the everyday demands we face and open our hearts to receive all that God longs to pour into us.

We are only 1.5 weeks away from the retreat! The date is Saturday, November 15th from 10am - 4pm. We would love to have everyone registered by this weekend in order to adequately prepare this wonderful day for you all! You will not want to miss it!

Schedule of events for the day:

10am: We will begin with a time of worship & an inspiring lesson from Stephanie & Linda Sullivan from the "Quad City Church of Christ." They are a daughter & mother-in law that serve in the ministry in Iowa together. We are delighted to hear from their unique perspective on an abundant life in Christ!

12pm: We will enjoy a catered lunch together from "Forage" that is Gluten Free & Vegan Friendly!

1pm: We will all enjoy a lesson on the Spiritual Disciplines from our guest speaker Stephanie Sullivan, who has her masters degree in Spiritual Formation.

230pm: There will be four different "breakout classes" where we have the opportunity to practice the spiritual disciplines together with our sisters! You can choose between Yoga & Meditation, Journaling & Prayer, Creative Painting Meditation, and Service.

The Prairieland staff have been working hard to bring you this soul refreshing event, and we hope to see you and your friends there!

Registration cost is $30, please register by November 12th.

Register HERE! https://tithe.ly/event-registration/ #/10426364

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our beloved church member, Giovanna Dibenedetto. Giovanna was born...
10/26/2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our beloved church member, Giovanna Dibenedetto.

Giovanna was born on April 21, 1968, to Giovanni and Wilhelmina Dibenedetto. She grew up in Waverly, Iowa. and attended high school in Linn Grove, Iowa. Later in life she lived in Illinois, Washington, and Kansas before finally landing in Champaign, Illinois in 2013 with her daughter Rebekah.

Giovanna put down roots in central Illinois and became an active part of her community. She was involved with Courage Connections, an organization that helps women who had been abused, the Southeastern Urbana Neighborhood Association (SUNA) and was the Executive Director of Silver Hearts, Inc., an organization she founded aimed at reducing violence and food security for the residents of the Silverwood Community in Urbana. She helped with countless other endeavors and stood up for the down trodden and was an advocate for anyone in need.

Giovanna was also a beloved member of the Champaign Church of Christ, where she dedicated her time and energy to long-lasting relationships and faith in God. In all of these groups, Giovanna sought to create a better life for those in her community.

Giovanna also enjoyed creative pursuits. She was a gifted writer. In high school she won a district contest for expository poetry and she included her own poetry and short stories in Silver Hearts newsletter. She was also a great cook. When she first arrived in Champaign, she made large, intricate cakes for people at her church, made with various spices and decorations to bake something extraordinary. She also cooked great Italian food. She was a kind woman who cared deeply for the community and her family and friends.

Nowhere did she demonstrate this more than with her granddaughters. On January 10, 2020, Giovanna adopted her granddaughters Lily and Iva, and loved them and provided for them ever since. She was loved dearly by her friends and family, and will be missed greatly.

She is survived by her granddaughters, Lilly (13) and Iva (9) Dibenedetto, and her daughter, Rebekah Miller.

A memorial service will be held at the Champaign Church of Christ at 1509 W John St, Illinois, 61821 on November 2, 2025, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to a fund used to support the family during this time.

You can send contributions via the Champaign Church of Christ’s Tithely account. When donating, select the "In Memory of Giovanna - Family Support" as the fund. https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=cc50d47f-6865-11ee-90fc-1260ab546d11&context=modal

10/07/2025
Please consider signing up to build beds for Sleep In Heavenly Peace - IL, Mahomet !! We love this organization and work...
09/02/2025

Please consider signing up to build beds for Sleep In Heavenly Peace - IL, Mahomet !! We love this organization and work closely with them to store and deliver beds for those that need them most in the area!

What: Bunks Across America Bed Build. The Mahomet chapter will be building 80 beds to get 80 more kids off the floor.
When: September 13, 2025. 9 AM - Noon
Where: Lowes parking lot in Champaign
How: Use this link to sign up to help build.

https://x.gldn.io/e/JRXwpjoL2Vb

Save the date for the next HUGE bed build coming up!
07/24/2025

Save the date for the next HUGE bed build coming up!

06/11/2025
06/11/2025

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1509 W John Street
Champaign, IL
61821

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+12173980055

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