Disciples of Christ

We practice unity and inclusion by welcoming everyone to the Lord’s Table. In the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), communion isn’t a reward; it’s a wide-open invitation for healing, mission, and community. Most of our congregations share the meal every Sunday as a reminder that God’s grace is for all. The chalice has become our symbol because it reflects that open table and our shared life in Christ.

In the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), baptism is a joyful response to God’s grace and a personal commitment to follow Jesus. We practice baptism by immersion, celebrating the moment someone chooses to step into a life of faith. At the same time, we recognize that people come to faith in many ways and from many traditions, so membership is not defined by baptism alone. However you arrive at the waters, and whatever your faith story looks like, you are welcome here.

From the beginning, Disciples have understood ourselves as a movement for Christian unity. We partner with other faith communities - locally and globally - because we believe the work of healing, justice, and wholeness is bigger than any one tradition. Our long partnership with the United Church of Christ through Global Ministries is one expression of that shared call. We also practice unity within our own church life, staying in covenant with one another even when we disagree. Our tradition’s wisdom still guides us: unity is not uniformity, and everyone is welcome at Christ’s table.

We take scripture seriously, and we believe every person can engage it for themselves. Instead of creeds or tests of faith, Disciples read the Bible with curiosity, context, and critical thought, paying attention to the history and stories behind the text. We listen for God’s movement together, trusting that honest study deepens our faith and strengthens our community.

We live out God’s call for justice through concrete action: advocating for creation care, supporting women and children, addressing poverty and hunger, welcoming immigrants and refugees, and standing with those pushed to the margins. Disciples do this work in partnership with other faith communities and community organizations, believing that justice is a shared calling and that love becomes real when it shows up in public.