Welcome to St. Christopher's        St. Christopher's by-the-River is one of the 108 parishes of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Ohio. St. Christopher's is located in the Village of Gates Mills in the Chagrin River Valley, on the eastern side of the suburban Cleveland Metropolitan Area.  To reach St. Christopher's travel east from I-271 on Mayfield Road Route 322 for two miles to Chagrin River Road which is also Route 174. Turn right on the Chagrin River Road and go south just under a mile to Old Mill Road. Turn right to cross the bridge and then right again and St. Christopher's will be a short distance ahead on your right. Our Sunday worship schedule includes an 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite I) and a 10:15 a.m. Eucharist (Rite II). Childcare is available during both the Christina Education Hour beginning at 9:00 a.m. and through the 10:15 a.m. service. We have both a Junior Choir and Adult Choir  The Episcopal Church in America is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion of Churches. Churches in the Anglican Communion evolved from the Church of England and share a common faith, heritage, and theology expressed through the Book of Common Prayer. In this family of churches there are over seventy million members within twenty-nine autonomous Anglican churches throughout the world. Sometimes we are called the "bridge" church between Catholic and Protestant expressions of faith. Our worship is liturgical and sacramental in the Catholic tradition and yet we share in the Reformed tradition using Scripture to judge and inform the Church and we give voice and participation to laity in all areas of church life. Our beliefs are grounded in the Bible, the ancient creeds, and in church tradition. We value also thoughtful reflection, conscience, and experience as tools for living the Christian Faith. We believe faith in the living God is experienced most fully in a community gathered and sustained by worship, fellowship, learning, care, and outreach and service to others.  The Episcopal Church, however, cannot easily be described, but is best experienced by coming and participating in its life and worship as often as you can. We welcome seekers and those wishing to learn more about our Church and the Christian life. The Reverend Conrad Selnick c.selnick@stratos.net     Our Mission Statement    The Mission of St. Christopher's by-the-River is to know God and to make God known by: worshipping in the Anglican tradition; sharing Christ; helping our neighbors; and practicing good stewardship.            Thanks to Jimmy Maguire of    Newhouse Communications   for his assistance in getting the web page up and looking so great. Thanks also to parishioner Robert Carr for his assistance with conceptualizing the page, maintenance and helping with all facets.   Email St. Christopher's! st.chris@stratos.net

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