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Churches Directory > United States > Arizona > Phoenix area
Full Circle Fellowship
Peoria, Arizona
Basic Information
- Leader: Brian Patterson, Pastor
- Address of Meeting Place:
[not provided]
- Mailing Address (if different):
[not provided]
- Telephone: [not provided]
- Website: none
- Email: gracedefined@hotmail.com (contact for info on meeting time and location)
General Description
- Type of Congregation: house church
- Size of Congregation: very small (less than 20 people) -- 7 to 10
- Setting: suburban
- Denomination or Affiliation(s): independent nondenominational
- Strength of Denominational Identification: none
Importance of Christian Universalism
- Believers in Universal Reconciliation: nearly 100% of congregation
- Is Universal Reconciliation Taught? -- yes, currently taught and emphasized
Demographics of Congregation
- Single People in Their 20's: 5-15%
- Families with Children Under 12 Years Old: less than 5%
- Families with Children Older than 12: less than 5%
- People Over 65: 5-15%
- Blacks and Africans: less than 5%
- Hispanics and Latin Americans: 5-15%
- Asians and Pacific Islanders: less than 5%
- Other Non-White Ethnic Groups: less than 5%
- Are There Services in Language(s) Other than English? -- no
Philosophy and Style
- Overall Philosophy and Style: moderate, deeply spiritual
- Doctrinal Purity or Open-Mindedness? -- leader encourages open-mindedness over tradition; spiritual exploration and individual conscience on many issues
- Worship Style: blended traditional and contemporary; experimental or undetermined
- Music and Instruments Typically Used in Services: congregational singing, keyboards, guitar
- Frequency of Communion: once or twice a year
- Politics in Sermons? -- "libertarian, if any"
- Tithing or Specific Financial Obligation? -- not practiced; members may donate as much or as little as they choose, no offering taken
- Are Gays and Lesbians Welcome to Join? -- yes, they are completely and unconditionally accepted
Mission and Programs
- Building Close Friendships and Fellowship Among Members: very important
- Deepening Members' Faith and Understanding of Christian Teaching: very important
- Sharing the Gospel with Non-Believers: "as the Holy Spirit leads"
- Charity and Community Service: "as the Spirit leads"
- Programs for Children and Youth: none, not necessary now
- Does the Leader Offer Home and Hospital Visits for the Sick and Elderly? -- yes
- Does the Leader Offer One-on-One Spiritual Counseling for Members? -- yes
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