The Episcopal Church welcomes and celebrates the ministries of all people, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, social class, or age. 

 

We are grounded in what we call the “via media:” the middle way. The Via Media concept originated in 16th century England, articulating a middle ground between the polarities of the day - Roman Catholicism and Puritanism. The Episcopal Church continues to define a middle way through the issues of this day. We embrace the full specturm of humanity defining our faith through reason, tradition, and scripture. Rather than telling people what to believe, we provide safe places for questions and struggles of faith. Consequently, our unity comes from worshipping together, there is no mandate for conforming to a specific set of rule for our Christian faith. Our character is deeply based in our ability to include a diversity of perspectives.

 

The Bible is the foundation of our faith, and the sacred stories shape all that we do. However, we do not interpret the Bible literally. We see it as a living text, through which God continues to speak to us. Informed by our tradition, reason and experience, our understanding of scripture continually evolves, expanding and changing as our experience of the world expands and changes. 

 

Our common life is fed by the two central sacraments of Eucharist and Baptism: signs to remind us of God’s grace. Through bread, wine and water, we experience God’s presence in the stuff of everyday life.

 

 

 

Mission of Christ Episcopal Church in Dearborn, Michigan: Christ Episcopal Church welcomes, inspires, nurtures and replenishes through worship, fellowship and education.  We seek to live a Christ-like life by embracing our broader, diverse community and serving others.



For more information:

 

Pamphlet rack across from the office:

numerous short leaflets
 

Available in church office (speak to clergy or call 313-565-8450 during business hours):

James Westerhoff’s booklet “A People called Episcopalians”--free

The Anglican Vision by James Griffiss (130 pages)--$10
 

In the library:

Browse “Episcopal Church,” “Anglicanism” and “Church History” sections found behind the desk
 

Websites:

            http://www.thinkinganglicans.org.uk/ (An interesting Anglican Church Blog)
            http://www.theRecordOnline.org/  (The Record - The Diocese of MI News Service)
            http://www.episcopalchurch.org/ens.htm (The Episcopal Church News Service)

The clergy: call the office at 313-565-8450, or email the Parish Adminstrator at office@christchurchdearborn.org to make an appointment or email the rector at terri@christchurchdearborn.org