East Second Street Christian Church is a part of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). This fellowship has its origins in the American frontier of the early 19th Century. Since its beginning, the Disciples of Christ have endeavored to increase respect, understanding and unity among the believers of Christ.

Congregations accept new members through confession of faith and baptism or by transfer of membership from other denominations. Worship styles vary widely, but all have a strong emphasis on the Lord’s Supper; thus, we have chosen a chalice as our symbol. The chalice bears the X-shaped cross of St. Andrew, identifying our founders’ Scottish Presbyterian origins and our emphasis on lay ministry.

As Disciples, we strive to remain obedient to the teachings of Jesus and scripture by practicing a faith, which is socially relevant and intellectually sound. Members are bound together in fellowship and service by belief in the central confession of the New Testament: “Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God.” (Matthew 16:16)

On other matters, the church recognizes the right to exercise freedom of opinion. The principle is a sustaining force in the life of the church. We hold that there should be “in essentials unity, in opinion liberty; and in all things, LOVE.”