Recovering What Matters

We are a small but growing congregation seeking the simple, enduring heart of the Christian life: to follow Jesus, trust in God's grace, gather around Word and Sacrament, love our neighbors, and make room for one another.

Small Community, Big Impact

We don’t have a sprawling campus or a coffee shop in our lobby (nor do we think we need one).  What we do have is a genuine sense of belonging. Here, you'll be known by name, your questions and gifts matter, and you'll be invited to belong regardless of where you are in your faith journey. Learn more about our mission and ministries.

Faith That Challenges and Inspires

We think you deserve more than easy, pre-packaged answers. We value thoughtful faith over shallow certainty; we believe the Christian life invites wrestling, wonder, and transformation. Belief is not about "thinking the correct thing about God." It is about trust. To trust in Jesus is to rest in his promises and strive to follow the example of how he lived, prayed, ministered, and loved. Learn more about what we believe. 

Worship Rooted in Ancient Simplicity

On Sundays, you won't find a concert with lights and fog machines and a generic motivational speech. You will find an ancient form of worship that assures you of God's grace. You will hear prayers and a sermon that are saturated with Scripture and invite you into deep questions of faith. Our historic and liturgical worship connects us to our ancestors of faith while keeping us present to God's voice in Word and Sacrament. Worship should not be about entertainment or emotionalism; it is about an encounter with God that transcends trends, emotion, or even words.  Learn more about how we gather in worship.

Inclusive and Justice-Oriented

You will not be turned away because of who you love, what you look like, what language you speak, how much money you have, where you are from, or for however else God has wonderfully made you. Messiah is a Reconciling in Christ congregation. We openly affirm LGBTQ+ individuals, are committed to the work of anti-racism, and make space for people the Christian Church has historically harmed and excluded. To include those whom religious institutions deem "sinners" has been a Christian tradition since the time of the early church (just read Acts of the Apostles). We aren't being "progressive." In fact, we are a solidly orthodox and traditional congregation...we're just carrying on the Christian legacy of justice and inclusion that started with Jesus and his disciples. Learn more about our commitment to justice and welcome.