OUR BELIEFS

What the Disciples of Christ denomination believes:

1. Above all, that Jesus Christ is the son of the Living God, who offers saving grace to all who seek it through God's Son.
2. Open Communion: The Lord's Supper, or Communion, is celebrated in weekly worship and it is open to all who believe in Jesus Christ.
3. The Oneness of the Church: All Christians are called to be one in Christ and to seek opportunities for common witness and service.
4. Freedom of Belief: As Disciples, we are called together around two essentials of faith; a belief in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, and that Christians are free to follow their conscience guided by the Bible, the Holy Spirit, study, prayer, and are expected to extend that freedom to others.
5. Baptism by Immersion: In baptism, the old self-centered life is set aside, washed away, and a new life of trust in God begins.  Although Disciples practice baptism by immersion, other baptism traditions are honored.
6. The Ministry of Believers: Both ordained ministers and lay persons lead in worship, service, and spiritual growth.
7. There are no creeds, beliefs, or statements followed in the DOC not found in the bible, and most especially the New Testament.

The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) was founded in the United States in 1832.  Seeking to move beyond denominational disagreements, the founders envisioned a united (one) church of Jesus Christ modeled on the New Testament. Today we are over 3,700 congregations strong and still share that vision. The chalice symbolizes our focus on the celebration of Holy Communion.

First Christian Church, Houston is a part of the Coastal Plains Area ministry in the Southwest Region of the Disciples of Christ.

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