Christ Community Church sits on Slate Hill Road in Camp Hill, a small borough just across the Susquehanna River from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Locals know it as CCC, and the people who walk through its doors on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings describe a community shaped by prayer, teaching, and a strong sense that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are alive and active for today.
The church's own description sets the tone plainly: it is a community of believers who love God, love people, and are committed to restoring hope and healing lives. That phrase appears across the church's materials, and the ministries underneath it, from a Prayer House that gathers for hours of intercession to a domestic abuse response team called Anchor of Hope, reflect that calling in concrete ways.
Sundays at CCC
The week centers on a Sunday morning gathering in the Worship Center at 10 a.m. The doors open well before that. The Cafe is open by 9 a.m., and the Prime Timers, a senior-adult fellowship, also meets in the Worship Center at 9 a.m. Pre-service prayer begins at 9:40 in the Sanctuary, just front-left of the stage. Children's Ministry check-in opens at 9:45, and the main service starts at 10, both in the Worship Center and online via livestream.
Worship at CCC blends the familiar with the new. Pastor Mark Krieg's teaching tends toward a prophetic, spirit-filled style; the church itself describes worship as a time of spirit-filled encounter that mixes classic hymns with modern worship songs. Messages are described as biblically focused and relevant to everyday life. Newcomers are told to come as they are, whether that means tennis shoes and a t-shirt or a suit and tie. The service is livestreamed, and the most recent sermon is posted to the church's YouTube channel with sermon notes available as a downloadable PDF.
Children's Ministry happens concurrently with the service. The Children's Wing is on the Route 15 side of the Worship Center, and greeters at the sign-in desk help families get to the right room. Sunday school-style teaching is offered for Nursery (six weeks to two years), Preschool (three years through Pre-K), and Elementary (kindergarten through fifth grade). Each age group uses a curriculum designed for its stage, with elementary children beginning in a shared room for activity stations, moving into a worship room for singing, prayer, and offering, and then breaking into smaller graded groups.
The Midweek Gathering on Wednesdays
If Sunday is the front door of CCC, Wednesday night is the living room. The Midweek Gathering kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with a community dinner in the Community Center, followed by Consecrated Prayer in the Worship Center Auditorium. At 6:30 p.m., the evening branches out: Revive Youth (grades 6-12) meets in the Community Center, Children's Ministry programming runs for younger kids, and a variety of adult classes and ministry options fill out the schedule. A group called The Living Room, led by Greg and Kendra Beeman, runs from 7 to 8 p.m. as a relaxed community group built around the Sunday sermon.
The Wednesday rhythm is intentional. CCC frames the dinner table, the prayer room, the classroom, and the youth room as one evening of family rather than separate events, and the Fall Festival and Midweek Gathering Kickoff in early September each year marks the public start of the season.
A House of Prayer and Healing
Of the many ministries listed on the church's navigation, Healing + Prayer and the Prophetic Ministry get some of the most prominent attention, and together they form what leadership calls one of the church's major callings.
The Prayer Ministry Team prays with people after every Sunday worship gathering. Healing Prayer is offered in the Prayer Center on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from 7 to 8 p.m.; no registration is needed, and the room is set up to be a space of worship and faith. Freedom Ministry, by appointment, is staffed by a team of intercessors who walk with people through breaking demonic strongholds. The Prayer Line at 223-800-8017 is staffed for those who want someone to pray with them by phone, and prayer requests can be sent to prayer@christcc.org.
The Prayer House is a separate building on campus devoted to day-and-night worship and intercession. CCC describes it in language drawn from Isaiah 56:7 and Mark 11:17, calling it a House of Prayer for all nations. Anyone can reserve time in the Prayer Center by emailing prayerlife@christcc.org or calling the church office.
ConnectUp, a local ministry that calls CCC its home base, leads prayer ministry sessions focused on emotional healing and deliverance in a relational setting, with an emphasis on the presence of Jesus and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. ConnectUp Kids extends that model to children. Other partner ministries run from the same campus: GriefShare, a 13-week, 90-minute seminar held Saturday mornings in the Training Center; Healing the Heart, based out of Life Center in Harrisburg; The Ultimate Journey, a small-group inner-healing ministry; and Heart Connection Ministries, which focuses on heart-level healing prayer.
For those who need ongoing professional counseling, CCC partners with Psychological Health Affiliates, which has offices throughout the region and serves children, teens, adults, couples, and families.
The Prophetic Community
CCC identifies as a Continuationist church, meaning it believes the gifts of the Holy Spirit described in 1 Corinthians 12 through 14, including prophecy, tongues, healing, miracles, and words of knowledge, are still active and available to believers today. The church treats prophecy as one of many gifts, valued for strengthening, encouragement, and comfort.
Prophetic ministry is offered one Sunday each month before the morning service. People can sign up to receive personal prophetic ministry in person, and the team asks attendees to bring a device to record the session. Sheri Hess, who serves as pastor of Prophetic Ministries and was a former Senior Leader, oversees training and team development. A monthly Prophetic Community Training meets on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center for anyone who wants to grow in hearing God's voice. CCC also sends teams to other churches and events to offer prophetic ministry; those interested in hosting a team can contact Sheri directly.
Anchor of Hope
Anchor of Hope is CCC's in-house domestic abuse ministry, and it is one of the most distinctive things about the church. The ministry describes itself as a community rallying around people who feel abused, hopeless, and alone, with support groups, advocates, counseling referrals, and access to safe houses.
Anchor of Hope runs a public support luncheon each spring for anyone interested in learning how to come alongside those affected by abuse. The ministry can be reached at 717-761-2933, extension 114, or anchorofhope@christcc.org.
Grief Support and Branches to Blossoms
Grief ministry is woven through several programs at CCC. The GriefShare seminar runs as a 13-week Saturday morning series; shorter Loss of a Spouse GriefShare seminars are offered periodically; a Surviving the Holidays seminar provides practical help during the November-December season; the Mourning Glory Conference, a one-day event held each November, draws people walking through grief of any kind; and the Widows & Widowers Christmas Luncheon, hosted by Branches to Blossoms Ministry and the CCC Grief Support Team, offers a December meal and time of fellowship for those spending the holiday without a spouse.
Kids and Youth
Children's Ministry, branded as CCCKids, runs year-round programming. Nursery care is available for infants through age two on the first floor of the Children's Wing; preschool children meet on the second floor; elementary children move through activity stations, a shared worship room, and graded small groups. Child Dedication is offered annually, with a mandatory training class for first-time parents. Water Baptism is available for children whose parents and the children themselves feel they are ready, after two parent-and-child training sessions. Kids in Ministry Training opens up service opportunities in grades 2 through 5, including the Children's Worship Team, the Puppet Team, and helper roles.
Revive Youth, for grades 6 through 12, meets Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. during the Midweek Gathering. The group describes itself as Presence-driven, Spirit-filled, and grounded in the Word, and the leadership team includes Pastors Jon and Jenn Trout along with Joy Bert. The youth ministry runs an annual Winter Retreat at Camp Hebron, hosts a Senior Banquet each May for graduating high school seniors, and offers a summer calendar full of outings and mission trips.
Young Adults
The Young Adults ministry meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. in the Training Center, with a relaxed format built around food, worship, teaching, prayer, and games. The group is aimed at 18- to 30-year-olds, and the year includes special outreach nights, fun nights out, and partnerships with ministries like Wildheart in nearby Harrisburg.
Empowered Women
Empowered Women's Ministry is led by Women's Director Anna Marie Dandy, with a team that includes Kelsie Sands, Sharon Spirk, Sierra Wilston, and Trisha Engers. Its stated mission is to empower and equip women of all ages, shapes, colors, and backgrounds to know who they are in Christ and to release their gifts within the church and beyond. The ministry hosts an annual Sip, Shop, & Support morning each fall, an Ugly Sweater Christmas Party in December, an Unleash Women's Retreat each winter, Activate Nights twice a month for worship, prayer, and teaching, and a YouVersion-based devotional group that lets women engage with shared Scripture reading during the week.
Poured Out, held on the first Friday of November each year, brings women together from across the region, including Mechanicsburg Community Church, Global Awakening, Mechanicsburg Brethren in Christ Church, Ministerio La Cosecha, and others, for a night of worship and intercession with a regional focus on revival and prayer for the next generation.
C3 Men
C3 Men, led by Greg Dandy, gathers men of CCC for two regular rhythms. On the second Saturday of each month at 7:30 a.m., the men meet for a hearty breakfast in the Worship Center Cafe. On the second and fourth Fridays at 7 a.m., Men of Influence meets at the Cracked Pot Coffee House on Gettysburg Pike in Mechanicsburg for coffee, Bible study, and conversation about being Kingdom-minded men at home and in the marketplace.
Refired: A Ministry for Adults 60+
Refired is CCC's ministry for adults 60 and over. The Prime Timers meet Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. in the Worship Center, and the ministry runs an annual banquet and other gatherings throughout the year.
Worship Arts and Production
The Worship Arts Ministry is led by Worship Arts Director Susan Pontius, with Worship Leaders Alicia Murlatt and Jennifer Trout and Production Director Veronica Hull. The team's vision is to cultivate a multigenerational community of worshippers passionate about hosting God's presence. Applications are open for the Worship Team and the Production Team, and the arts ministry oversees everything from the Sunday stage to the church's online presence.
Community Groups and Activity Groups
Beyond the main services and ministries, CCC runs a wide network of small groups under two umbrellas. Community Groups are sermon- and discussion-based small groups that meet in homes and on campus throughout the region, including a multigenerational group led by Joe and Trisha Engers meeting on the first Sunday evenings, a monthly table fellowship in Lewisberry led by Gary and Rebecca Yoder, a women's 30s-and-40s group called Our Table, a Mom's Group meeting Monday mornings, Thrive (a life group for identity and calling), a brunch group hosted by Chris and Sarah DeSantis, and The Living Room on Wednesday nights. Activity Groups connect people around shared interests: monthly Expressive Painting classes on third Fridays, and Game Night at the Ryans on second Fridays.
Missions and Outreach
CCC supports approximately 30 missionaries, both international and regional, through financial giving, relationship-building, and short-term trips. A Mission Council assists the Missions Pastor with prayer, communication, trip recruitment, and project review. Recent and upcoming trips have included Romania English Bible Camps and a Puerto Rico mission trip.
The church partners with several local and international ministries, including ConnectUp, Wildheart Ministries in Allison Hill (Harrisburg), Peace Promise, HarvestNet International, and The Dream House in Harrisburg, a supportive home for young women ages 18 to 30. CCC's Burning Embers Nursing Home Outreach visits Celebration Villa on the second Sunday afternoon of each month for worship, prayer, and conversation with residents.
What CCC Believes
CCC is non-denominational and self-describes as Spirit-filled. Its Statement of Faith affirms the Bible as the inspired, authoritative Word of God; one God eternally existing as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; the deity and humanity of Jesus Christ, born of the Virgin Mary, crucified, resurrected, and ascended; the person and work of the Holy Spirit; salvation by grace through faith in Christ; the Church as the Body of Christ; baptism by immersion and communion as the two ordinances of the Church; and the visible, glorious return of Jesus Christ.
The church holds an egalitarian view of women in leadership, believing men and women are equally called and gifted to serve in every area of ministry and leadership, including as ordained pastors, elders, and executive team members. CCC describes marriage as a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman, established by God at creation. On the gifts of the Spirit, the church identifies as Continuationist, teaching that the gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12 through 14, including prophecy, tongues, healing, miracles, and words of knowledge, are available to all believers for the ministry of others.
The Team
Tim and Sharon Spirk serve as Senior Leaders of the church, with Tim as Senior Pastor and Sharon overseeing prayer. John March is Executive Pastor; Mark Krieg teaches and oversees prophetic ministry and IT; Bob Baynard serves as CFO and oversees facilities; Mark McOmber leads pastoral care; Eric Nehrt leads online and missions. Jon and Jenn Trout lead youth and young adults; Bennett Halstead is Children's Pastor. Dave and Sheri Hess, former Senior Pastors, continue in teaching, advisory, and prophetic ministry roles. The directors' team includes Anna Marie Dandy (Women's Ministry and Adult Education), Greg Dandy (Men's Ministry and Security), Joe Ishino (Cafe), Susan Pontius (Worship Arts), and Veronica Hull (Production).
Visiting CCC
The church campus is at 1201 Slate Hill Road in Camp Hill. The mailing address is 1217 Slate Hill Road. Office hours run Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to come as they are; families with children can head to the Children's Wing through the hall labeled Children's Ministry; those who need assistance can stop by the welcome desk in the Atrium. Accessible parking is available near the front entrance with a drop-off option, an elevator connects to the Kids Wing, and accessible restrooms are located throughout the facility. Sunday worship is also livestreamed for those joining from home, and online giving is available through the church's Fellowship ONE portal.