The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) began in frontier America when members of Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, and other backgrounds merged to do away with divisive creeds and practices. Their essential plea was the unity of all Christians on the basis of no creeds but Christ, and no book but the Bible. In non-essentials there should be liberty, but in all things there should be love.

Commitment to Christ as Lord and Saviour is the only requirement for joining a Disciples congregation. The Bible is our only guide, and members may interpret its messages differently. Those with doubts and questions are respected. We baptize by immersion, but accept those from other churches who have been baptized by other methods. We celebrate the Lord's Supper every Sunday. All who believe in Jesus as the Son of God are invited to partake because it is He who invited His Disciples.

There are about a million Disciples of Christ throughout the United States. Men, women and youth serve all phases of church life. Each Disciple is a messenger of Christ according to his or her beliefs about our Lord. Our services are inspiring, and you will recognize many familiar hymns.

If you've been looking for an inclusive church family that lets you worship according to your heart and soul instead of the beliefs and writings of others, welcome home. Jesus loves you and needs you.

And so do we.

First Christian Church

5802 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210-1398

410-435-1506

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"Among the dozen largest religious groups in the United States, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) might be called the most American; it was born on the nineteenth-century American frontier out of a deep concern for Christian unity. All four pioneers-Barton Stone, Thomas and Alexander Campbell, and Walter Scott-were from Presbyterian backgrounds."

"In matters of belief, conservative and progressive attitudes were and still are important, stemming from the conviction that there is no creed but Christ and no saving doctrines save those of the New Testament. It could be said that the Disciples are God-centered, Christ-centered, and Bible-centered; beyond that, faith is a matter of individual conviction, but there are areas of general agreement and acceptance. The Disciples are firm in their belief in immortality but do not accept the doctrine of original sin; they hold that all people are of a sinful nature until redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ; they are not concerned with speculation about the Trinity and the nature of a triune God. They have no catechism and no set orders of worship. Faith in Christ as Lord is the only requirement."

--fromHandbook of Denominations In The United States by Frank S. Mead and revised by Samuel S. Hill, New Tenth Edition. Copyright 1985, 1990, 1995 by Abington Press.