Christ Church Episcopal is unique in three aspects:

First, worship at Christ Church is a combination of a highly liturgical form (from the Book of Common Prayer) with a fusion of traditional and contemporary styles. Eucharist is celebrated every week, while old hymns are commonly arranged and remixed with a contemporary sound. 

Second, there is a tremendous feeling of warmth and intimacy for both a visitor and a long-standing member in this church which averages 850 worshipers every weekend. 

Third, Christ Church’s Children’s Ministry is entirely led by lay volunteers from the church, ministering to over 300 children every weekend. This exemplifies the tremendous support from the members of the church of the numerous ministries of the church, drawing one to be a participant in the life of this community.

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• To know and experience God's grace, mercy, and love;
• To give thanks to God through engaging worship;
• To be an inviting, welcoming, and nurturing people and place;
• To teach and encourage one another to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ;
• To love and serve God, one another, and the community beyond Christ Church.

Christ Church is a new congregation, born September 12, 1993. The community began its life at the Gayton Elementary School, Richmond, and moved to the Short Pump Middle School in May, 1996. Paul Johnson has served as pastor of Christ Church since its birth.

In June 1995, Christ Church received a generous gift from an anonymous benefactor – the purchase of fourteen acres and a house located at the corner of Pouncey Tract and Shady Grove roads, serving as the community’s home.

Through the grace of God, the IMAGINE…Capital Campaign, and outside gifts, Christ Church was able to embark on the creation of its first permanent worship home. A multi-purpose worship facility and education building have been created on this land. The Christ Church community moved into this new home in June 1999.

Just recently, we completed the Growing for the Generations Campaign. In 2010 we completed an expansion of the worship space and in 2011 the 6,500 square foot “Garage at Christ Church”, our youth and multi-purpose facility.

God blessed Christ Church that we might be a blessing to others. From a beginning of 150 persons, Christ Church has grown to an average weekly attendance of 850. It has been an exciting journey as we experience God working in this community, and you are invited to come along.