I’m New
A Note from the Priest.
For more than 150 years, Christ Church was gathered for worship on the corner of Baker and High streets in beautiful Gordonsville, Virginia. We are a vibrant, growing congregation sustained by intentional, inspiring worship; heartfelt community; and service to our neighbors.
Be a part of what God is doing at Christ Church. Join us for worship or drop me an email. I would love to help you and Christ Church get to know each other better.
Yours in Christ,
The Rev’d Lachlan Hassman, Priest-in-Charge
More About Christ Church
Who We Are
Christ Church is an Episcopal congregation in the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Members of Christ Church are young and old, children and retirees, gay and straight, partnered, widowed, and single. Our congregation includes farmers, artists, graduate students, retired police officers, factory technicians, postal workers, nurses, teachers, and small business owners. Together, we seek to worship God, share the Good news of Christ, and lovingly respond to the needs of our community.
What to Expect
Our worship is centered on the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, a sacrament of communion instituted by Jesus at the Last Supper. We sing hymns (generally accompanied by organ and our choir) and pray using the Book of Common Prayer. Episcopal worship can seem intimidating. Weekly bulletins will help you navigate the service. You should do what feels most comfortable in terms of participation and dress. Some people come in “Sunday Best” and others dress more casually; you’ll see jeans, t-shirts, hats, jackets and maybe a few ties in the congregation.
What We Believe
Christ Church strives to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saves the world. A member of The Diocese of Virginia in The Episcopal Church and The Anglican Communion, we are united with Christians past and present in ancient practices of common, biblical, and sacramental worship. We affirm two foundational statements of faith – the Apostle’s Creed and Nicene Creed – and join with Christians throughout all ages in professing faith in the one God who created, redeems, and sanctifies us.
The Episcopal Church aspires to exemplify God’s love for every human being; people of all genders and sexual orientations serve as leaders – lay and ordained – in our church.