Cuidado espiritual en español

Hispanic ministry

Rev. Maria Zamarripa serves Spanish-speaking individuals and families through spiritual guidance, pastoral care, and community chaplaincy.

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Contact the church for spiritual care in Spanish or learn more about Rev. Maria Zamarripa and the staff who serve the congregation.

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Portrait of Rev. Maria Zamarripa — Ministry with Spanish-speaking people and families

Faithful presence

Care rooted in language, relationship, and community

Hispanic ministry helps Spanish-speaking people connect with spiritual care and the life of the congregation in the language that serves them best.

Rev. Maria Zamarripa brings deep roots in First Christian Church, ordained ministry, compassion, and long-standing relationships across Calhoun County.

Her ministry includes personal spiritual support as well as chaplaincy at RMC Hospital and the County Jail.

Ways this ministry offers care

Rev. Maria Zamarripa serves Spanish-speaking individuals and families through spiritual guidance, pastoral care, and community chaplaincy.

Ministry in Spanish

People can ask questions, seek prayer, and discuss spiritual concerns in Spanish.

Pastoral care

Compassionate conversation and spiritual guidance meet people in seasons of change, grief, hope, or uncertainty.

Community chaplaincy

Care extends beyond the church building through ministry at RMC Hospital and the County Jail.

Congregational connection

Spanish-speaking individuals and families are welcomed into the broader worship and community life of the church.

Meet the minister

A ministry shaped by long-term relationships

Maria’s history with the congregation and her work across Calhoun County connect pastoral ministry with practical, compassionate presence.

Associate Minister for Hispanic Ministries

Rev. Maria Zamarripa

Maria has been part of First Christian Church since the early 1980s, entered Lexington Theological Seminary in 2016, and was ordained in 2020.

The church welcome area with visitor materials, artwork, and rainbow flags

A place to belong

Connected to the whole church

Hispanic ministry is part of a congregation committed to open hospitality, shared worship, spiritual growth, and dignity for every person.

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See how worship, care, creativity, service, and belonging connect across the life of the church.

Worship and music

Gather for prayer, scripture, preaching, communion, and music shaped by a gifted team of worship leaders.

Wonder and Worship

Children are invited into age-appropriate stories and activities during the Worship Service.

Diversity Theater Company

Storytelling, LGBTQ inclusion, and Christian hospitality come together on the church stage.

Service and outreach

Financial gifts and volunteer participation help sustain community events and local care.

Current announcements

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