Welcome to Christ Church! We are an oasis of hope, healing, and joy.
We fundamentally believe that joy is at the heart of the Gospel,
the good news of Jesus Christ.
Vulnerability
vulnerability doesn’t mean telling others what happened to us
from across a cafe table or from behind a microphone
and then going home from the experience feeling just as alone as you did before
vulnerability means allowing your human heart blanket to get sewn to other heart blankets
it’s about connection
we don’t share for status
we do it for synergy
we don’t confess for clout
we do it to build community
we tell our tale
to invite others
to tell theirs
it’s the sacred cycle
of storytelling
we gather in a circle of trust and
say “here is my journey”
then we listen to
the other journeys
that are shared
we take space
then we give space
we pour
then we absorb
we speak
then we listen
we are storytellers
then we are witnesses
vulnerability isn’t just about
grave digging in our past
to expose our skeletons
it’s about sewing quilts
here is my patch
here is your patch
here is their patch
here is us
here is our story
~ john “patchwork heart” roedel
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Our mission is to spread the message of peace and love through the teachings and life of Jesus Christ. We believe in the power of faith and strive to create a community that fosters spiritual growth.
We value compassion, kindness, gentleness, and acceptance. We believe in treating others with respect and dignity, regardless of their beliefs or backgrounds.
9:30 am
This is our primary
worship service. Sunday School for our children is provided at this service.
Saturday Worship Service
10:00 am
This is a much smaller and intimate service. No Sunday School is offered at this service.
CONFIRMATION is an opportunity for those who were baptised as children to publicly confirm the commitment to the Christian faith that was made on their behalf by their parents and godparents. It can serve as an important milestone for our children taking on the faith we have sought to pass on throughout their childhood.
If you or your child would like to be Confirmed at CCJA in October, please contact us: weddings@christchurchjebelali.org
In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we remember and pray for St Paul’s Cathedral, Nicosia, Cyprus. On Saturday, the Right Reverend Sean Semple, the Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf with be enthroned at the Cathedral.
The church celebrates the Conversion of St Paul on 25 January and the Feast of St Peter and St Paul on 29 June. St. Paul, although not one of the Twelve, was an Apostle commissioned by Jesus. St. Paul was originally known as Saul, was a Roman citizen and a Pharisee. He even presided over the persecutions of the early Christians and was present at the martyrdom of St. Stephen. However, Saul experienced a powerful vision that caused him to convert to Christianity while on the road to Damascus. He was duly baptized and took the name Paul. Acts of the Apostles: 9:1-31, 22:1-22, and 26:9-24
Paul travelled tens of thousands of miles around the Mediterranean spreading the word of Jesus. During his travels, Paul preached ceaselessly, often drawing criticism and ire from those who rebuffed his message. Jews, in particular, hated his preaching as they saw him convert people from Judaism to Christianity.
Eventually, Paul returned to Tarsus (modern day Turkey), where he was born. He preached there until he was called by Barnabus to come to Antioch. The accomplished this mission and returned to Antioch. Paul and Barnabus then went forth on a mission to Cypress and throughout Asia Minor. They established several churches in their travels. After establishing his churches, Paul remained in communication with the faithful, often writing letters to answer questions and resolve disputes. The letters that have survived have become part of the Bible. It is believed that Paul wrote other letters, which were lost even before the Bible was established by the Church. Paul's writings are important because they provide good advice for how Christians should live.
Christ Church is part of the fabric of what makes Dubai good. We do that by witnessing to the saving grace of God in Christ Jesus.
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved
Mark 16:16
I have found the one whom my soul loves
Song of Solomon 3:4
Feel free to drop in personally to meet our Wedding Secretary or Administrator for your engagements, weddings, baptisms, hall rentals or any other requirements you may have during normal business hours.
By email, please contact Claris our administrator at administrator@christchurchjebelali.org or our wedding secretary at weddings@christchurchjebelali.org
We'd be glad to assist you.
Open today | 09:00 am – 04:00 pm |
Due to Covid, our office is closed but please contact us if you desire to meet in person.
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