We are a welcoming, mid-size, Bible-based congregation within the Disciples of Christ denomination. Hazelwood ministers to all who seek to follow Christ and his teachings through personal understanding of the Scriptures. We value fellowship, diversity, inclusiveness and we strive for spiritual growth by the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Worship at 9 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Sunday mornings
Other regular events include: Friday Men’s Prayer Lunch; monthly Men’s Breakfast; weekly prayer/study groups/house meetings; monthly women’s fellowship groups; book club; sanctuary choir; children’s choir; handbell choir; women’s organization; youth groups; college activities including Bible study; hospital/nursing home/shut-in visitation; elementary/middle school/high school youth groups; many local groups and agencies utilizing our facilities.
Our mission: “As members of the body of Christ, we at Hazelwood are called to share God’s love by introducing individuals to Christ, and nurturing personal spiritual growth for Christ’s mission.”
Our Motto: Our B.E.S.T. for Christ:
Bringing people to Christ; Equipping people in faith; Sending people in mission; T (the cross of Christ)
We are active in the community, both by actively working, and through direct financial support ~ Christian Ministries; Habitat for Humanity; Muncie Mission; M.O.M.S.; Buley Center; A Better Way; Coats vs. Cold; Children’s Clothing Bank; providing food and toys to local families in the community at Christmas; C.R.O.P. Walk; Comprehensive Mental Health; Walk-A-Mile in My Shoes; packing lunches for the homeless; Shivembe School – Kenya; Strength is Our Refuge community-based orphan care necessitated by AIDS – Kenya; annual Mission Trips; Christmas in July; Hazelwood Lawn Festival which proceeds provide relief to those in need; KIDS Hope at-risk elementary school mentoring and more.
Our Staff Members:
- Rev. Colby Smith, Senior Minister
- Sara Laroche, Director of Youth & Education
- Rebecca Swander, Hazelwood Christian Preschool Director
- Linette Cook, Administrative Assistant
- Dr. William Wakeland, Music Director
- Dr. Ann Wolfe, Children’s Music Director
- Marianna Gill, Celebrate! Service Coordinator and Praise Band Director
- Barb Marlow, Secretary
- John Burke, Property Manager
- Rhea Morgan, Bookkeeper
Church Leadership:
- Board Moderator, John Starnes
- Vice Moderator, Dennis Holmes
- Financial Secretary, Sue Weller
- Treasurer, Woody Wantz
- Board Secretary, Donna Foley
- At-Large Members, Cheryll Crose and Arlene Shirk
- Trustee Chair, Bill Ritchie
- Trustee Vice Chair, Jay Matchett
- Elder Co-Chairs, Shirley Bookout and Bob Weller
- Deacon Chair, Carolyn Starnes
- Deacon Vice Chair, Bill Moser
- Celebrate! Chair, Shannon Shirk
- Education Chair, Rebecca Swander
- Missions & Benevolence Chair, Shirley Bookout
- Property Co-Chairs, Gene Dobson & Ron Roberts
- Worship & Fine Arts Chair,
- Women’s Organization President, Dee Moser
- Ministerial Relations Chair,
- Personnel Chair,
- Stewardship Chair,
