Teachings
OUR TEACHINGS
A Path of Spiritual Growth and Responsibility
The Christian Community recognizes the Christian path to be a path of freedom. From the beginning, it has been a part of God’s divine plan that human consciousness should evolve and change over time. As humanity has “come of age” spiritually, the role of the church in human lives has also changed. Today, we ourselves are responsible for seeking the truth and understanding how the spirit lives and works. Rituals and religious teachings exist to nourish and strengthen us spiritually so that we can better understand how God works in our lives. Fostering freedom and responsibility in the individual is seen as crucial in approaching a relationship with Christ Jesus’ deed and message.
In keeping with this spirit of freedom, members are not required to sign any articles of faith, and are encouraged to form independent judgments in religious matters. Nor do we have any formal written dogma. Each priest has the freedom to teach anything that does not contradict the content of the sacraments, whose texts form the “bedrock” of The Christian Community.
The Christian Community recognizes Christ’s deed of life and death as the pivotal renewal in humanity’s history. He brought a new relationship between human beings on earth and the beings of the spiritual worlds. Our sacraments and our creed express the central truths of Christianity. Our “theology” should be understood as an attempt to understand and explain those central truths, which can reveal such concepts as reincarnation and karma, a truly cosmic conception of Christ, and the role of spiritual beings at all levels of existence. Christ Jesus is recognized as the guide and redeemer who ‘goes before us,’ leading us to our true humanity.
We recognize Christ’s life and death as the pivotal moment in humanity’s spiritual history, bringing forth a new relationship between human beings and the spiritual realms. Our sacraments and creed embody the central truths of Christianity, which we seek to understand through our theology. This understanding reveals profound concepts such as reincarnation, karma, the cosmic significance of Christ, and the role of spiritual beings at every level of existence. Christ Jesus is our guide and redeemer, leading us toward our true humanity.
OUR TEACHINGS
Stewardship and Service
The Christian Community is committed to serving others with integrity and purpose. We believe that all financial decisions have a spiritual dimension, as the Bible teaches us to be stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us. As it is written in Matthew 6:19-21:
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Our organization is a province-wide, not-for-profit entity dedicated to the development of individuals in spirit, mind, and body. We serve people of all ages, genders, races, and religions, offering a wide range of programs including fitness, recreation, childcare, and employment training. We are also actively involved in promoting camping, adult education, and international development projects.
Currently, over 300 Canadians are members of The Christian Community, united in our mission to improve the spiritual lives of individuals and serve the broader human community.