Church Service
Worship Location: @ Whiteside PCA Church Facilities
621 US Hwy 64 (W), Cashiers, NC 28717
Sunday 9:00 AM: Worship & Communion; 10:45 Fellowship & Study @ Buck's Coffee, Cashiers crossroads.
Mail: Christ Anglican Church, P O Box 128, Highlands, NC 28741-0128
Christ Anglican Church: Committed to God's Word & to putting that Word into practice.
The vestry of Christ Anglican Church recently met with the purpose of recasting our vision as the Body of Christ. There was unanimous agreement that we dedicate ourselves to ever become "God's Word in Practice." The unanimity we were party to in this decision was (and is!) a move of the Holy Spirit, a gift from God himself.
The idea and reality of becoming God's Word in Practice is rich and broad in depth and meaning. Unpacking this many faceted gift will require much time and prayer. Nevertheless, we are undaunted in our resolve. Putting God's Word into practice will be the lense through which we look at everything, it will be the nexus for every decision we make. And well it should be for all of us! It is part and parcel to the Great Commission of Matthew 28.
We are excited about this renewed focus and vision. You will be hearing more about it as the Summer of 2010 moves along. Please watch this space for exciting details and for how you can participate. Yet no one has to wait for all the details, they are contained in the Holy Bible--lets resolve and begin today to put God's Word in Practice!
How and Who to contact at Christ Anglican Church
Christ Anglican Church
A member of the Anglican Province of America Family of Churches
The Most Reverend Walter Grundorf, Presiding Bishop
The Reverend Jim Murphy, Rector & Pastor
Office Phone: 828-743-1701
Pastor's cell: (252)-671-4011, Pastor's e-dress: frmurf@msn.com
Vestry Members
John Capron - Rector's/Senior Warden, 828-526-9022
Barbara DeHaven – Church/Junior Warden 828-526-0657
Nina Bugg; Jane Dickson; Helen Holmes; Bill Rethorst; Bob Shoup, members
Paul DeHaven - Treasurer
Office Location:
In the facilities of Whiteside PCA Church
621 US Hwy 64 West (Cashiers)
Cashiers, North Carolina 28717
Please note: NEW Mailing Address:
Christ Anglican Church P. O. Box 128, Highlands, NC 28741-0128
Office Phone: 828-743-1701
Archbishop Makes Profound Statement
Back before the turn of the century, the late Archbishop of Cantebury, Dr. Michael Ramsey, made a bold assertion. He said, "The Christian Church is the only organization on earth that exists soley for the purpose of those who are not yet members of it."
Let that sink in. The implications are far reaching. If the Archbishop is right, and I think that he is, then for the church to be anything other than ourward focused would be wrong. If the Church does not exist simply for its members, then the call for all Christians is to focus beyond ourselves and past our doors.
Indeed, Dr. Ramsey echoes Jesus' own sentiment. In what has become known as "The Great Commission," (Matthew 28) Jesus said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." (vv. 18-20, ESV)
When Christians of any stripe come to church to have their particular itches scratched (length of sermon/teaching, music, time, liturgy, instrumentation, various and sundry acouterments, etc.) then we're missing the point. Instead, we should be asking how we can meet the needs and desires of others who are not there. It's not "what's in it for me," but "what's in it for them?"
In the authority of the Father in heaven, Jesus has exercised that very authority by passing it on to us, calling on us to go, to baptize, to teach, to make disciples, and to observe all that he has commanded us to do. When we do, his presence remains strong within us. When we don't, we're nothing short of miserable, disobedient and sinful children of Abba.
That's not to say that the Church has no role in building up her members. She does! However that is only for the express purpose of reaching beyond our membership with the Gospel of God in Christ.
During his inaugural address in 1960, president John F. Kennedy said, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." As the members of the Bride of Christ (the Church) adopt that attitude for ourselves, then we will be well along the way to fulfilling our call, arising from the Great Commission. "Ask not what your church can do for you, ask what you can do for your church."
Which begs the question, "How can we, the Church, gain the favorable attenion of those who do not belong?"
Pax, jim+
Who We Are & What We Believe
Christ Anglican Church may be characterized as "traditional" and "orthodox" in our expression of Anglican Christianity. Beyond a doubt we are, as our name implies, Christ-centered. As such, we are bound by and guided through the Holy Scriptures, as the ultimate rule of faith. The Tradition of historic catholic and Anglican Christianity, along with Reason keep us on course. Our doctrine (teaching) is “mere Christianity” as stated in the Nicene, Apostles’, and Athanasian creeds and undergirded by the classic Articles of Religion of the Anglican Communion.
Our services emphasize both word and sacrament, utilizing the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. We believe that the beautiful, mystic and reverent language of the classic Book of Common Prayer helps direct our souls in the worship of Almighty God and strengthens us in our daily life of prayer. This ancient and lovely liturgy is an offering of our best to God, and expresses our hearts’ desire to worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
Our mission is to serve the Highlands/Cashiers area by bringing the riches of Apostolic Christianity along with the beauty and resources of traditional Anglican worship to all who are open to or searching for bonafide spiritual growth. We strive to build up (biblically edify) our members in Christ, and to reach out to others, inviting them to share the blessings of this fellowship. At the same time, we recognize that love for God is unreal unless it is manifested in love for neighbor. Therefore, we are a Church of service to others, ever mindful that we are the hands and feet of our Lord Jesus upon earth.
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