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The Symbol of the Christian
Church
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The symbol of the Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ) is a simple red chalice bearing the Cross of St.
Andrew across the left side of the bowl. Long associated with the
Disciples of Christ as a symbol, the chalice points to the centrality of
the Lord's Supper in the life and worship of the Disciples who celebrate
Communion each Sunday.
A Lord's Supper open to Christians of all persuasions has been
characteristic of the church from its' beginning in the early nineteenth
century. The Cross of St. Andrew, national cross of Scotland,
focuses attention on the Presbyterian roots of the Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ). The color red signifies vitality, spirit
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Mission
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The mission of First
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Anchorage, Alaska
is to increase the love of God in the world by: |
~ Ministry to one another through fellowship, nurture, caring and
support.
~ Ministry to our community through witness, service and reconciliation.
~ Ministry to the world through mission, compassion and unity.
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| Prayer and
devotion are a Christian's greatest source of
strength. There are no set doctrines of uniform
rules, so each person can find the methods that suit him
or her best. |
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| God has given each
Christian unique gifts and talents. The church
offers many and varied opportunities to put them to use
locally, nationally and worldwide. |
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| Church members join
together in many ways ~ sharing each other's joys and
sorrows; helping each other follow Christ's way in every
area of daily life. |
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