About CCC

*Celebration Community Church, est. 1993*

Our Mission

We are a church for ALL people. We share in the worship of God in the Christian tradition, making God’s grace and love known as we work towards peace and justice for all.

Our Values

Celebration Community Church (CCC) is a non-denominational, multi-generational congregation that seeks to tell the story of God’s love to all of God’s children. Located in the historic Near Southside of Fort Worth, our primary area of focus is the LGBTQ+ community in North Texas. We are a congregation that focuses on caring for the most vulnerable and marginalized among us through community involvement, support groups and worship. Members of our congregation come from many different religious backgrounds, and we believe that everyone has a story which can empower, encourage, and enrich the lives of others. We believe that as we share our stories and God’s story we can learn to live and worship together, building bridges rather than walls.

Senior Pastor, Rev. Jordan Conley

Rev. Jordan Conley first felt God’s call to ministry as an eight-year-old growing up in the Appalachian Mountains of Eastern Kentucky. That call led him to the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary’s undergraduate program in Louisville, where his faith and sense of purpose deepened. Along the way, Jordan discovered the importance of authenticity in ministry and the transforming power of a faith community that fully embraces God’s unconditional love.

At Crescent Hill Baptist Church in Louisville, Jordan found such a community—one that celebrated him for who God created him to be. Over the years, he served there in many roles, from janitor and youth minister to co-pastor and eventually pastor. These experiences shaped his deep commitment to building inclusive, grace-filled churches where everyone is welcomed, seen, and loved.

Jordan brings that same passion to Celebration Community Church, where he is honored to serve as Senior Pastor. His ministry centers on compassion, authenticity, and creating spaces where people can encounter God’s presence in real and meaningful ways.

Jordan and his husband, Patrick, have been married since 2016 and share life with their lively shorkie, Kenzie. Both Kentucky natives, they love exploring the outdoors, cooking for friends, and cheering on the University of Kentucky Wildcats. Together, they are excited to call Fort Worth home and to join in CCC’s mission of extending God’s radical love throughout Tarrant County and beyond.

Pastor for the Interim, Rev. David Grebel

Rev. David Grebel

I don’t have to tell you what a special place Celebration is and to serve beside each of you as your Pastor for the Interim is one of the greatest honors I’ve ever had. I am most grateful to God for the opportunity to use my gifts as we continue to make Celebration “a church where you will find extravagant hospitality and traditional worship without judgment.”

After spending almost 30 years in higher education I’m excited to return to my original calling as a pastor. I’m still on my journey like each of you. And like you I know that we will someday arrive. But until then I want to live by the first of the Benedictine Rules:

Live this life and do whatever is done in a spirit of Thanksgiving…

I hope you’ll join us in our journey of thanksgiving. There’ll be a place for you.

pastor@celebrationtex.com

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Our Story

Celebration Community Church (CCC) began on January 10, 1993, as a satellite of White Rock Community Church in Dallas. A small group of 35 visionaries met in a recreation room above a garage, united by a dream to create a church centered on love, inclusion, and community. Over time, the congregation rented space at a Unitarian church in East Fort Worth before leasing it’s current home at 908 Pennsylvania Avenue in 1998.

Under the leadership of Rev. Carol West, who became CCC’s first full-time pastor in 1998, the church blossomed. With the support of dedicated members like John Rhodes and a committed Board of Directors, CCC grew through vibrant programming, worship, and outreach. A significant milestone was the successful fundraising effort to purchase the building, exceeding their fundraising goal in 1999.

Rev. Jorene Taylor Swift served as the pastor from 2019 until her retirement in October 2024. During her time at CCC, Rev. Swift’s compassionate leadership and focus on community engagement have strengthened CCC’s mission and our community. As our congregation searches for our new pastor, Rev. David Grebel is our Pastor for the Interim and is working diligently to continue to foster a community of love and faith.

From humble beginnings, CCC has grown into a thriving congregation. Known for it’s extravagant hospitality, CCC continues to be a beacon of hope, particularly for the LGBTQ+ community, offering worship, support groups, and community involvement. For over 30 years CCC has celebrated diversity, embraced tradition without judgment, and shared God’s love with open arms and hearts.

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