Church Connections
Alameda Deanery & I-80 Area Ministry
Christ the Lord Church is part of the Alameda Deanery, made up of all the Episcopal churches in west Contra Costa County and also the churches in northern and central Alameda County.
Christ the Lord Church also works together closely with several other Episcopal Congregations in the I-80 Area Ministry, which consists of churches along the I-80 corridor in the East Bay. Below is a picture of our recent I-80 Area Ministry outdoor Eucharist and picnic held at Fernandez Park on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend.
Christ the Lord Church is part of the Alameda Deanery, made up of all the Episcopal churches in west Contra Costa County and also the churches in northern and central Alameda County.
Christ the Lord Church also works together closely with several other Episcopal Congregations in the I-80 Area Ministry, which consists of churches along the I-80 corridor in the East Bay. Below is a picture of our recent I-80 Area Ministry outdoor Eucharist and picnic held at Fernandez Park on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend.
The Diocese of California
Christ the Lord Church is part of the Episcopal Diocese of California, which covers most of the Bay Area.
Our bishop is the Rt. Rev. Marc Andrus, also known as Bishop Marc.
For Bishop Marc's address to the 2011 Diocesan Convention, click here.
You can learn more about the Diocese of California at
www.diocal.org
Our bishop is the Rt. Rev. Marc Andrus, also known as Bishop Marc.
For Bishop Marc's address to the 2011 Diocesan Convention, click here.
You can learn more about the Diocese of California at
www.diocal.org
The Episcopal Church
The Episcopal Diocese of California is part of the Episcopal Church. Our presiding bishop is the Rt. Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori.
You can check out the Episcopal Church website at
www.EpiscopalChurch.org
Make sure you check out the interviews n the "I am an Episcopalian" section on the "Who are We" page and the videos on the "Multimedia" page.
You can check out the Episcopal Church website at
www.EpiscopalChurch.org
Make sure you check out the interviews n the "I am an Episcopalian" section on the "Who are We" page and the videos on the "Multimedia" page.
All Are Welcome!
As a progressive, welcoming community, we want you to know that ALL people are welcome at Christ the Lord Church
Check out Oasis, the Diocese of California's LGBT organization at www.oasiscalifornia.org/
Or check out the Integrity, the Episcopal Church LGBT organization at http://www.integrityusa.org/
You can also check out the Episcopal Peace Fellowship at http://epfnational.org/
Or check out the Integrity, the Episcopal Church LGBT organization at http://www.integrityusa.org/
You can also check out the Episcopal Peace Fellowship at http://epfnational.org/
Evangelism & Connections to Community
Christ the Lord Church is part of a pilot program of the Episcopal Church called Missio Engage, focusing on reaching out more effectively to serve and connect with our local community. You can learn more about this program and other programs headed up by the Rev. Tom Brackett at www.plantingcentral.typepad.com/bench/fresh-expressions
You're also welcome to contact Mother Susan about Missio Engage at vicarsusan@hotmail.com or 510-245-7542.
Christ the Lord Church is a member congregation in the Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP), which serves the homeless and needy in west Contra Costa County. You can learn more about GRIP at http://gripcommunity.org/
Christ the Lord Church is also a longtime supporter of Heifer International (formerly known as Heifer Project), an organization which provides animals and training in animal husbandry and sustainable agriculture throughout the world. We are very proud of the Heifer ark our congregation purchased. You can learn more about Heifer International at http://heifer.org/
You're also welcome to contact Mother Susan about Missio Engage at vicarsusan@hotmail.com or 510-245-7542.
Christ the Lord Church is a member congregation in the Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP), which serves the homeless and needy in west Contra Costa County. You can learn more about GRIP at http://gripcommunity.org/
Christ the Lord Church is also a longtime supporter of Heifer International (formerly known as Heifer Project), an organization which provides animals and training in animal husbandry and sustainable agriculture throughout the world. We are very proud of the Heifer ark our congregation purchased. You can learn more about Heifer International at http://heifer.org/
The Anglican Communion
The Episcopal Church is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
The spiritual head of the Anglican Communion is the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams.
You can learn more about the Anglican Communion at www.anglicancommunion.org/
The spiritual head of the Anglican Communion is the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams.
You can learn more about the Anglican Communion at www.anglicancommunion.org/