ABOUT SHERIDAN FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Our History & Today’s Church
“By wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established; And by knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches.” – Proverbs 24:3
1885
Sheridan First Christian Church was organized in 1885. Our first church building was completed and dedicated in 1886. All lumber was donated, but the bill to saw the logs was $50.00.
1911
Our present building was dedicated in February 1911. The cost to build this historical building was $17,500. We have maintained many of the original features such as beautiful and irreplaceable stained glass windows and oak pews.
1964
The Educational Building first held Sunday School classes in January 1964. It was dedicated on September 27, 1964.
1976
Sunday, January 24, 1976 was the beginning of a new era when a woman started serving as an elder.
Today
The members and friends of Sheridan First Christian Church honor our past, yet our message is relevant for today. We have a long tradition of serving the Sheridan community, and our reach extends to international missions.
Meet Our Senior Minister
We are blessed to have Rev. Cheryl Kunkel serving as the Senior Minister of Sheridan First Christian Church. Cheryl joined our congregation in August 2026, bringing more than a decade of pastoral leadership and a passion for building meaningful relationships within the church and the community.
Before joining our church, Cheryl served as Associate Regional Minister for the Christian Church in Indiana and previously ministered to congregations in both Indiana and Kentucky. A graduate of Vanderbilt Divinity School, she was ordained in 2013 and has a heart for worship, pastoral care, community outreach, and helping people grow in their faith.
Cheryl, originally from Zionsville, lives in Whitestown with her family. When she’s not serving the church, Cheryl enjoys audiobooks, podcasts, cross stitching, and cheering on the Indianapolis Colts. We are grateful for Cheryl’s leadership and look forward to serving God together as we continue to share Christ’s love and welcome all people.
Our Executive Board
ANITA CHILDERS
STACEY HALVORSEN
DAVID PITTS
SUE STULTZ
LORETTA SUTHERLAND
Mission Partners
“You shall also love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.” – Deuteronomy 10:19
Jesus calls us to help the poor, the widowed and the orphan. At Sheridan First Christian Church, we have partnered with the following to impact others in a positive manner:
DISCIPLES MISSION FUND
Through special offerings, we support more than 70 ministries of wholeness as close as our local congregation and reaching around the globe.
GLOBAL
MINISTRIES
A joint witness in mission between the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ, Global Ministries works around the world with close to 250 partners in 90 countries. We join hands with international partners and walk together in mutual love and respect with our siblings around the world.
SHERIDAN YOUTH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Also known as SYAP, this program strives to build a healthy community for tomorrow by extending a helping hand to youth ages 3-17 who face challenging life circumstances.
MAMA’S
CUPBOARD
One in seven people struggle with hunger in Indiana. MAMA’s Cupboard nourishes hungry people and leads the Sheridan community in the fight against hunger. Each month, Sheridan First Christian Church shops for and donates food and household items to the Cupboard.
OTHER MISSION PARTNERS
Sheridan First Christian Church collects additional items to help those in need.
We accept these items
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