Welcome to the the friendliest church in the Bay Area, located in the historic town of Pinole - a church where you will grow closer to Christ.
We are a Christ centered community in the heart of West Contra Costa County. Our parishioners come from all walks of life and from all over the Bay Area. Our dynamic community is based on the fundamental principles of the Anglican Communion: Scripture, Tradition, and Reason. At Christ the Lord, we welcome questions and embrace new ideas. Come discover warmth, fun, and joy at church.
We are a hope-filled, spiritual community. We demonstrate the love of Christ in practical ways that build relationships, impact the community, and encourage spiritual growth.
We provide a safe haven for exploring issues of faith where everyone is welcome, wherever they are on their spiritual journey.
From our Vicar
Along with all the people of our church, I welcome you to our web page and to Chris the Lord Church. I am the Rev. Susan Champion, also known as Vicar Susan or Mother Susan. Here at Christ the Lord, we are at an exciting time in our lives.Together,we are seeking God's will and guidance so we can do an even better job of reaching out to our local community and the world with the Good News and the Love of Christ. We'd love to have you join us in this endeavor and look forward to getting to know you and all the wonderful gifts God has given you. We are very excited about our small groups, called Covenant Groups, and we'd love to have you join one. Covenant Groups are faith support groups that meet weekly (we have 1 at the church, 2 at homes, and 1 at the Peet's Coffee on Pinole Valley Rd.). They include check-in time, a short Bible study, and an opportunity to pray for one another. Our Covenant Group members are finding them to be a great way to grow closer to God. Check out more info on our Covenant Groups at the link on this web page. Christ the Lord Church is a nurturing, safe place, and, whatever your background is, you will be welcome here.