Welcome to The Phoenix!
The Phoenix Congregational Fellowship is a church without walls, dedicated to building and supporting a faith community that is more than just a physical building. We all have a mental image of what "church" is. The Phoenix invites you to imagine a fellowship of worshipers who gather and worship differently, both in real time and at times that are most convenient to each of us. The Phoenix is a Christian church, practicing the Congregational Way. Congregationalism came to America on the Mayflower. The Pilgrim voyage to a new land was made necessary in order to re‐establish a Church on the New Testament pattern ‐ a fellowship of those who had chosen to be followers of Christ, spiritually competent to direct their own life and work. What the Pilgrims sought to establish in Plymouth was a Christian fellowship like that which gathered around Jesus Himself. With a rich heritage, Congregationalism today strives to bring together the best of the past and present and prepare for a future where people can gather to worship, learn and pray. Our goal is to take the 1st century teachings of Jesus - the head of our church - and apply them to 21st century life and work. The Phoenix is part of the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches (NACCC). |
Who is The Phoenix for?In truth, The Phoenix is for anyone searching for a Christian church, but finding it difficult to identify a church that seems to "fit" their life. This can include all sorts of folks, like:
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What does a virtual church look like?We're not exactly sure, but we have a general idea. That really means the The Phoenix will grow and change over time as we discover, together, how we can worship, serve, support and fellowship without walls.
We do know this much - The Phoenix will support the following typical components of church:
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Why "The Phoenix"?In Greek mythology, the phoenix was an ancient bird who was reborn from the ashes. It represents the idea of renewal and rebirth through remarkable efforts.
At The Phoenix, we find this to be a perfect image for two things:
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