A Church of Christ congregation serving Taft, CA. Contact the church directly for current worship times and programs.
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**Ford City Church of Christ – Church of Christ in Taft, CA**
Located in the heart of California’s San Joaquin Valley, Ford City Church of Christ serves the close-knit community of Taft, a city with deep roots in the oil industry. Taft sits approximately 35 miles southwest of Bakersfield, nestled among the rolling hills where working families have built strong neighborhood bonds over generations.
This historic oil town of around 9,000 residents maintains a small-town atmosphere where community members genuinely know and care for one another. Visitors to Taft will find a welcoming environment characterized by hardworking families, many with multi-generational ties to the area. The city’s industrial heritage has shaped a practical, down-to-earth culture that values tradition and genuine relationships.
Ford City Church of Christ represents part of the broader Churches of Christ fellowship throughout California’s Central Valley, where congregations maintain the tradition of New Testament Christianity without instrumental music and denominational structure. These autonomous congregations emphasize biblical authority, baptism by immersion, and weekly communion.
For those relocating to the area, Taft offers affordable housing, proximity to both Bakersfield’s amenities and California’s coastal regions, and a slower pace of life away from major metropolitan areas. The surrounding landscape provides opportunities for outdoor activities, while the community’s stability makes it attractive for families seeking a place to establish roots. Ford City Church of Christ welcomes both long-time residents and newcomers seeking fellowship in this distinctive Central Valley community.