ABOUT US
OUR HISTORY
Christ Church was borne out of the chapel of the Franciscan Brothers of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, a community of friars who labored in the region to reach others through radical hospitality and service. As the nation emerged from the COVID-19 Pandemic, a group of leaders who regularly worshiped at the friary organized a new church.
We are part of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word and the Anglican Church in North America. Christ Church officially launched in 2022. Since then, we have enjoyed a season of growth in our Parish and we are blessed to continue our mission!
OUR ETHOS
Christ Church is a multi-generational Church that values each person's contributions to the common life. We encourage children to participate in our worship because they learn from those who have walked in the Faith for many years. We seek to be a church family in the truest sense of the meaning. You will find caring people here who who will encourage you to grow in your faith. After each service, there is a fellowship time to connect with your fellow worshipers.
We value high liturgy and solid preaching of the Word of God. We are commited to reaching others with the transforming love of Jesus Christ.
ANGLICANISM
Modern Anglicanism is tied to the English Reformation. Our approach to Christianity is inextricably linked to the Scripture and the Creeds (Apostles', Nicene, and Athanasian), which offer summaries of authentic Christian beliefs.
We are connected to the vast majority of the world's 85 million Anglicans through our membership in the Anglican Church in North America.
Anglicanism is an historic expression of Christianity. We draw upon the wealth of our heritage to enrich our walk with Jesus.
MISSION
To know Christ and make Him known.
VISION
We envision a sacred community where people are equipped to pursue intimacy with God, welcomed into a loving Anglican church family, and supported in building the Kingdom of Christ in our region.
Values
We value fidelity to Jesus Christ and seek to be faithful to Holy Scriptures by the grace of God through the power of the Holy Spirit.
We value our Christian heritage through the Anglican tradition. We seek to connect with High Church elements of our faith: the bold proclamation of the Gospel and reverent worship. We employ traditional hymns, chanted Psalms, and rich liturgy from the Book of Common Prayer. “Oh worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.”
We value a faithful rhythm of prayer. We offer opportunities to connect with the Prayer Book tradition through the services of the Daily Office and other times for extemporaneous prayer focused on the needs of our community. We sponsor an active prayer ministry for those seeking prayer on specific matters each Sunday.
We value hospitality. We desire to share the many blessings God has provided to us. We welcome visitors and care for each other with a spirit of generosity. As Christ is generous to us and gives of himself at the Eucharistic Table, so we endeavor to live into his example around the fellowship table. We share meals together and encourage each other in our spirituality.
We value mission. We seek to be faithful as we serve Jesus by giving of our time and resources to reach the world with the transforming love of Jesus Christ.
We value spiritual formation. We encourage our members to grow in Christ’s likeness. Our ministries are designed to provide growth opportunities, recognizing the diverse gifts represented in our members and encouraging all to contribute to the common life.