Our
Story
Born Febuary 10th, 1860 in Pittsboro, Indiana, E.W Shirley Erected the now historical landmark that is Danville Christian Church in Honor of his late parents.
Original Development
Erected in 1914, the original land belonging to the organization stretched outward approximately 20 acres. In 2018, those acres were gracefully rezoned to allow for more affordable housing for single parents with families
Located in Danville, Indiana at 180 West Main, Danville Christian was founded by the The Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. The Church was built 79 years after Danville was incorporated into a US township. The beautiful architecture of our historical site is an ode to the original makeup of the City, as well as a brilliant display of Indiana's signature limestone cultivation and craftmanship.
Having a woman Senior Pastor is a clear indication of the inclusivity DCC strives to achieve.
Fresh from Dallas Texas, Pastor Vanessa Harmel welcomes any and all into the house of worship that has welcomed her.
About Us
Our Mission, Vision and Confession
Our Identity
We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.
As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us.
Our Vision
To be a faithful, growing church, that demonstrates true community, deep Christian spirituality and a passion for justice.
– Micah 6:8
Our Mission
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
Our Confession
As members of the Christian Church,
We confess that Jesus is the Christ,
the Son of the living God,
and proclaim him Lord and Savior of the world.
As members of the Christian Church,
We confess that Jesus is the Christ,
the Son of the living God,
and proclaim him Lord and Savior of the world.
In Christ’s name and by his grace
we accept our mission of witness
and service to all people.
We rejoice in God,
maker of heaven and earth,
and in God’s covenant of love
which binds us to God and to one another.
Through baptism into Christ
we enter into newness of life
and are made one with the whole people of God.
In the communion of the Holy Spirit
we are joined together in discipleship
and in obedience to Christ.
At the Table of the Lord
we celebrate with thanksgiving
the saving acts and presence of Christ.
Within the universal church
we receive the gift of ministry
and the light of scripture.
In the bonds of Christian faith
we yield ourselves to God
that we may serve the One
whose kingdom has no end.
Blessing, glory, and honor
be to God forever. Amen.