We are a growing congregation of students, faculty, staff, and townspeople in ministry to and with the Illinois State University community. NCC is also a member of The Center for Progressive Christianity , an ecumenical coalition of like-minded congregations who embrace the search for meaning in their lives and for justice in the world.
Communion is central to each service of worship.
The format of most services includes time for reflection followed by community comment or discussion. Adult Study groups are one of the strengths of the community, and a strong norm has been established which encourages serious questioning and discussion. Over the past five years, dozens of small groups have studied and discussed over 30 books .