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Our History

Joy In Christ

The church's timeline showcases key milestones in its growth. Regular worship began at the Desoto Club, leading to the establishment of the Community Life Church (CLC) with 171 active members. A larger sanctuary was built to accommodate the flourishing congregation, and a second congregation began worship at the Ponce Center, officially chartering with 121 members. By 2021, both CLC and CJoy faced declining membership due to COVID-19. A task force was formed in 2022 to explore merging the two congregations, which culminated in a successful vote for integration in 2023. They began worshipping together on Pentecost, marking a new chapter in their journey.

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