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Churches Directory > United States > Virginia > other areas
The Bride of Christ
Appalachia, Virginia
Basic Information
- Leaders: Louise Henegar and Glenda Flanary, teachers
- Contact Persons: Boyd and Sue Williams
- Address of Meeting Place:
492 Boggs Ave.
Appalachia, VA 24216
- Mailing Address: same
- Telephone: 276-565-1316
- Website: none
- Email: none
General Description
- Type of Congregation: house church -- a home-based fellowship group with no official minister
- Size of Congregation: very small (less than 20 people) -- about 17
- Setting: small town
- Denomination or Affiliation(s): independent nondenominational
- Strength of Denominational Identification: none
Importance of Christian Universalism
- Believers in Universal Reconciliation: 100% of congregation
- Is Universal Reconciliation Taught? -- yes, currently taught and emphasized
Demographics of Congregation
- Single People in Their 20's: less than 5%
- 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: less than 5%
- Asians and Pacific Islanders: less than 5%
- Other Non-White Ethnic Groups: 5-15% (Native Americans)
- Are There Services in Language(s) Other than English? -- no
Philosophy and Style
- Overall Philosophy and Style: pentecostal
- Doctrinal Purity or Open-Mindedness? -- leader focuses on basic Christian teachings and respects members' freedom of conscience on minor doctrines
- Worship Style: blended traditional and contemporary -- "free flowing, as the Spirit leads"
- Music and Instruments Typically Used in Services: individual singing, congregational singing, piano, drums, tambourines
- Frequency of Communion: never
- Politics in Sermons? -- no
- Tithing or Specific Financial Obligation? -- not practiced; members may donate as much or as little as they choose
- 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 -- "we are almost family"
- Deepening Members' Faith and Understanding of Christian Teaching: very important
- Sharing the Gospel with Non-Believers: not a major focus
- Charity and Community Service: very important
- Programs for Children and Youth: none
- 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
- Other Programs and Projects:
- This group sometimes has guest speakers.
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