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Who We Are
First Christian Church is a faith community committed to spiritual, personal and communal growth. We are rooted and find our unity in our common worship of God. We live out that worship in everyday servant-hood of one another, our wider Albany community, and our world. We covenant to tend our mutual growth through joining in worship and prayer, regularly studying God's word, practicing compassion toward all, and serving the neighbors God sends us. In all things, we celebrate the inclusive, lively love of God.
What We Believe
As members of the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, we believe that Jesus is the Christ, the son of the living God, and proclaim him Lord and Savior of all creation. Likewise, we respect and honor all who live lives of compassion, love and justice, whatever spiritual paths or faiths they choose. In Christ's name and by his no-strings-attached gift
of grace, we accept our missions of witness and service to all beings and to the earth that is ours to nurture. We rejoice in God, maker of everything, and in the covenant of love that binds us to God and to all creation. Through baptism into Christ, we enter into newness of life and become one with all people of good will. In the communion of the Holy Spirit, we are joined together in discipleship and in obedience through the teachings of the Christ. Everyone is invited to communion at the table of the Lord, where we celebrate with thanksgiving the saving acts and the presence of Jesus Christ. Within the universal church of all who seek the creator, we receive the gift of ministry and the light of Hebrew and Christian scriptures. In the bonds of Christian faith, we yield ourselves to God that we may serve the one whose kingdom is forever. Blessing, glory, and honor be to God forever.
Officers and Board Members
Co-chairs: Dale Gray, Katy Allaback Secretary: Betty Langwell Treasurer: Cam Shuck Rep of the Deacons: Donna Collins Rep of Property: Matt Staton Rep of Trustees: David Fryer Rep of Elders: rotates monthly Rep of Christian Women's Fellowship: Dorothy Brunson
Members at Large: Don Brash Sharon Gisler Charlotte Smith Steve Bryant Jim Magruder Sue Stein
Financial Secretary: Linda Morse
Living Memorial Committee: Ruth Sellon Nancy Powell
Emily Killin
Rollie Bilyeu
Historian: Pauline Hammack
Trustees: Jerry Blais Nita Campbell David Fryer
Program Cabinet The Program cabinet plans and oversees the implementation of all programs of the church. Program areas include Christian education with children, youth, and adults; worship; outreach to the community, country and world; congregational fellowship and nurture; and hospitality and public relations. Anne Catlin Anne Magruder Nancy Marshall Frank Bricker John Burchfiel Tony Wilson Mary Boucher Jackson Joyce Arnott (CWF rep.)
Hired Staff
Senior Pastor: Patricia Evans Associate Pastor: Sara Staton Office Administrator: Nancy Anderson Choir Director: Musician: Caren Luckenbill Children's Coordinator: Chrystee Houser Custodian: Paul Pritchard Newsletter Editor: Nancy Anderson World Wide Web Editor: Luke Cotton Nursery Coordinator: Libbie Kruger Nursery attendant: Marissa Minato
First Christian Pre-Primary School Pre-School Classes and Speech Therapy for Ages 3 - 5 Director: Beth Morse; Telephone: 541-917-1931
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