About The Christian Community

We are an independent church centered around the seven sacraments in a renewed form, without attachment to any existing church or ecumenical movement. Through His indwelling in the sacraments, Christ replenishes our life in community, which in turn offers us the opportunity to find and connect our lives with His regenerating impulse. We do not hold to a particular dogma or prescribed behavioral code. From its inception in 1922, the questions of gender and sexual orientation have never been criteria for deciding who can be ordained into the priesthood or participate in all aspects of community life.

We welcome all regardless of age, race, national origin, gender and sexual orientation. Anyone seeking a community of Christians that combines sacramental integrity and freedom of belief will find an open door. We see freedom and a sense of responsibility as crucial elements as we approach Christ Jesus, His deed and message. All who come will encounter an environment in which, as a community and as individuals, we can strive to cultivate free inquiry in harmony with deep devotion.

For more information about The Christian Community worldwide please visit the website for The Christian Community in North America. 

About The Act of Consecration, our communion service...what to expect:

The Consecration of the Human Being is at the center of our sacramental life. It is a renewal of the archetypal form of early Christian worship, the Mass (or Eucharist). The mood of our worship service is reverent and our community life is vibrant! We have live instrumental music and singing at every Sunday service.

Communion: 

All who which to partake of the communion are welcome to come forward when the priest indicates that communion is offered. Those partaking are invited to line up along the communion step in front of the altar. The priest (or priests) come to the communion line to offer the consecrated bread and wine (non-alcoholic). This is followed by a  blessing of peace to each individual.

Verbal Responses:

There are two servers who support the priest at the altar. One of them speaks all of the verbal responses on behalf of the congregation.

Crossing:

There are several times throughout the service when the priest and the congregation cross themselves. The priest makes a large sun-cross (Celtic cross), whilst the servers, and those congregants who choose to, make three crosses: over the forehead, over the mouth and larynx, and the final one over the heart.