Your Path
Come along as we seek to become fully alive in Christ. It’s a process that’s shared alongside others, taken at your own pace.
“The glory of God is a human being fully alive;
and the life of human beings consists in beholding the vision of God”
— St. Irenaeus of Lyon, 2nd Century
The Ancient Path
We are called to walk the ancient path, to worship in the Great Tradition, rooted in the Church’s historical liturgy, the holy Scriptures proclaimed, and the Sacraments faithfully administered so that we may be ever renewed by the truth of the apostolic faith in the power of the Holy Spirit.
As C.S. Lewis writes, this is “Mere Christianity.”
Risk
Coming to church means taking a risk. It requires us to be vulnerable and fully present to one another. But we think it’s worth it. By connecting deeply with other human beings in Christ, and in person, we may embody true spiritual life.
Connect
Belonging at St. Aidan’s begins with visiting us or meeting us through Sunday service, morning prayer, or conversation. No profession of faith or formal commitment required. Explore.
The Path takes one from belonging to believing, to beholding, to becoming Christlike. Transformation!
Learn & Unlearn
Glimpse an ever-expanding vision of God within the Great Tradition of the Church. Be strengthened and challenged in your faith as you open up to the claims of Christ, and the gift of believing (faith) begins to grow.
Relate
Be loved by God and others through prayer, support, and encouragement. Experience a renewed sense of purpose and connection with the Body of Christ day by day. Hang out with purpose. The Holy Spirit will lead you.
Commit
Check out the Explore St. Aidan’s class or the extensive Catechism track. Receive the Sacrament of Confirmation to become a member, a disciple, and a follower of Jesus.
Discover your spiritual gifts and avenues of service. Come into union with the risen Christ through the Sacrament of water baptism. Participate in God’s Story!
Transform
Your purpose emerges. Love God and serve others in God’s love. The reality of God’s indwelling Spirit transforms his sons and daughters into His image and likeness. Live fully in Christ and his Church! Become ever-transformed.
”…Put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.” Eph. 4:24
If you’ve come this far, these four phases of growth are:
Belong, Believe, Behold, Become
“The glory of God is a human being fully alive;
and the life of human beings consists in beholding the vision of God.”
— St. Irenaeus of Lyon, 2nd Century
“Church and faith no longer seem like an intellectual pursuit, isolated from the rest of my physical life. Between the liturgy seeping deeply into me over time and church friends truly being a part of my life, I’m constantly reminded of how close God is to me throughout my day.”
— Katie H.
