Evergreen Christian Community Church (EC3)
“Evergreen, the Mother Church; A Charge to Keep I have.”
We are delighted that you have chosen to share some of your time with Evergreen. Your presence is important to us. God created us for the purpose of being in a relationship with him and each other. One of the ways we do this is by worshipping together. Just as God is delighted with your presence here today, so are we.
Our History
Evergreen is an historical anchor and community resource where the presence of God is felt, lives are transformed, and the fruit of the Spirit is manifested. Founded in 1869, Evergreen, the oldest church in the area, has always been known as the Mother Church of the Community. The mission of the church is to be a beacon of light and hope; and to connect people with God through authentic relationships and service to our local communities and beyond, because our lives depend on it.
EC3 is an independent non-denominational community of believers, grounded in the Wesley tradition. Our faith, however, transcends denominational boundaries as reflected in a strong communal relationship with the larger community of Christians.
Our reason for being is to love God with all our heart, and to love others as we love ourselves. Love is the source of our obedience to God; and is demonstrated through praise and worship which glorify him. Love for others is shown through service that results in the Fruit of the Spirit. We aspire to, not do our own will, but the will of God.
Since its very humble beginning over 150 years ago, Evergreen has consistently demonstrated a commitment to ministering to the total needs of its members and community. In addition to its primary spiritual focus, the Church is a resource generously available to the entire community. We seek to serve the whole person.
That is the charge we are committed to keeping.
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy
soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like
unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the
law and the prophets. – Matthew 22:37-40
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