Wake Forest Christian Church
Monday, September 06, 2010
Our Creed Is Christ, Our Book Is the Bible, Our Law Is Love

About Us


 
Mission Statement

 
Wake Forest Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is a caring, supporting, and loving family of believers who seek to witness to Christ's love by:

 
  • Welcoming all people into the church where we can worship God and grow spiritually through prayer, Bible Study, fellowship, service, and discipleship.
  • Reaching out both spiritually and physically to others to make a difference in our neighborhoods, the wider community, and the world.
About the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

 
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is the oldest American-born Protestant denomination.  It was formed on the frontier during the second Great Awakening as the spirit of religious revivalism swept through the still young country known as the United States.  Early founders like Barton W. Stone and Alexander Campbell sought to establish a church free of institutional authority where individual thought and belief would be valued.  The confession of faith in Jesus Christ, Lord and Savior, is our sole test of fellowship.  Likewise, Disciples congregations celebrate the Lord's Supper every Sunday.  The table is an open table for us all.  That means that all Christians are invited to respond to Christ's invitation to commune at the table.  Baptism is by immersion, although we recognize the validity of other forms of baptism for transferring members.

 
About our Symbol

 
 The red Chalice was chosen as a symbol of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in 1969.  It reflects the importance of the Communion at the heart of our worship.  The X-shaped cross is the cross of Saint Andrew and is a reminder of the ministry of each person and the importance of evangelism.

 
What are the core values of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)?

 
  • The Confession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
  • The Hospitality of the Lord's Supper, an open table for us all.
  • The Ministry of all believers.  Everyone is called to servant ministry.
  • The Love of unity.  Unity has been our special, recognized vocation as Disciples of Christ.  While we cannot create unity among Christians, we gratefully acknowledge it.  We participate fully in ecumenical life and work.
  • The justice of God.  No one is less to God than any other.  Men and women serve equally in ministry and positions of church leadership.