St Matthias Episcopal Church, 205 Willowbrook Dr, Athens, TX 75751, US

First Christian Church in Athens, TX is a welcoming and inclusive community that practices unity and inclusion at the Lord's Table. They believe in studying scripture critically and thoughtfully, taking into account its historical context. As part of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ, they honor their heritage as a movement for Christian unity by partnering with other faith communities to work towards wholeness, healing, and justice in the world. The church traces its roots back to the early 1800s when two movements seeking Christian unity emerged in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. The founders, Thomas and Alexander Campbell, and Barton W. Stone, aimed to restore Christian unity by returning to New Testament faith and practices. Over time, the church experienced divisions, leading to the formation of separate denominations. Today, First Christian Church continues to embrace diversity and strives to be a tapestry of unity in a fragmented world.Generated from the website