The Council of Christian Communions
Of Greater Cincinnati
Fast Facts

“Creating opportunities for ministry among the people and
institutions of Greater Cincinnati”

Mission
“The Council of Christian Communions is…
called to be the visible expression of Christian unity, an effective witness of the gospel, partners in Christ’s service, and builders of bridges, working with churches and other denominational bodies; to serve the community through organized ecumenical programs in education and justice, ministering to the youth and families.”

History
The Council began serving the Greater Cincinnati community through ecumenical leadership in 1914.  The Council “creates opportunities for ministry among the people and institutions of Greater  Cincinnati;” building bridges that provide access needed for Christians and other faiths to minister, teach and       worship together in the public arena. Today, the Council is drawing from its rich original history to focus on youth through its Partnering for Youth:  Call to Action.  Our goal is to Act as a catalyst to connect the faith community to show God’s love to youth, in a relevant and meaningful way, resulting in improved outcomes for the youth.  Working with four youth serving organizations we will equip, train and     schedule individuals from area congregations to form teams of volunteers who work with youth.  Through this new focus, volunteers will recognize the value of working together across religious,         economic, racial, generational and geographic lines to change the lives of our youth.  A 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Council is supported by mainline denominations, religious organizations, individual churches, individual donors and grants.  Visit the Council online at www.cccgc.org.

Community Position
The only formal “hands on” ecumenical Christian organization in Cincinnati
Addresses community issues from a Christian perspective
Addresses education from Christian-based curriculums
Provides opportunities for ministry – is not a political influence organization
Focuses only on the needs of Greater Cincinnati – no national affiliation
Primary faith-based organization permitted to work within the Hamilton County Justice System and the Cincinnati Public Schools.

Ministries
Education – 22 volunteer mentors—Over 100 students in 11 classes; over 11,000 youth at Juvenile Youth Center; over 45 children at YMCA
Weekday Released Time Program – releases children from public school to attend Christian instruction—4 schools in 3 school districts
Bridges Mentoring – police officers assist CCC teacher and mentor at-risk students at  Winton Woods Middle School
In School Suspension classes—DARE officers assist CCC teacher and mentor at-risk students at Winton Woods Middle School
Anger Management/Conflict Resolution training – 11 classes held at the Ham. Cnty. Juvenile Youth Center – Over 11,000 served in 2006
Serving Teams (Mentoring) – volunteers from area churches form teams that mentor at-risk youth at Juvenile
Melrose YMCA after school program—”Kids of the Kingdom” 2 classes—45 children receive Christian instruction

Justice
2000 volunteers provide over 7,000 volunteer ministry hours per year
Jail Ministry Church Worship Teams (110) – Church teams that hold worship services with inmates in the Hamilton County Justice System
Police/clergy (24) – Clergy who ride with police to minister and serve with police
Man-to-Man/Woman-to-Woman Prison Bus Service – transports over 500 families to 10 Ohio state prisons, children under 18 ride free
Sponsors a monthly support group for the family members and loved ones of inmates
Matches inmates with volunteers for support and mentoring

Membership
11 denominations; 3 religious organizations —Representing over 800 churches

Business Structure
The Council of Christian Communions is a registered 501(c)(3) U.S. non-profit charitable organization.

Contact information
Joellen Grady, Executive Director
Council of Christian Communions of Greater Cincinnati
7030 Reading Road, Suite 642
Cincinnati, Ohio 45237
Phone: (513) 351-6789
Fax: (513) 458-2252

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

President
Bishop Dwight Wilkins

Vice President
Rev. Christopher Beard

Treasurer
Carol Hoffman

Rev. Jermaine Armour
Bettye R. Brock Rev. William Davis
Deborah K. Gaines, Esq.
Khalilah Slater Harrington
Evelyn Hoffmeister
Allen Howard
Dr. Ronald L. Huston
Rebecca Kelley, Esq.
Michael Nickell
Edith Thrower
Roman Walton
James Washington
Jim Wuenker