Queen Anne Christian Church: 121 Years of Ministry
Faithful ~ Hopeful ~ Loving
Queen Anne Christian Church was born in the minds of a group of women who on January 15, 1902 formed the Queen Anne Hill Christian Workers Society. Click here to learn more about our long history. We seek to continue their legacy of sharing Christ's light with our neighborhood. Queen Anne Christian Church is a progressive Christian community dedicated to following The Way of Jesus through learning and service.
Our Denomination: Christian Church Disciples of Christ
As part of a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world, we proclaim to be part of the one body of Christ and welcome all as God has welcomed us. We do this through communion and baptism, our symbols and practices of unity.
Communion
The Lord’s Supper or Communion is celebrated weekly in worship. It is open to all who are followers of Jesus Christ. The practice of Holy Communion is central element of worship within the Disciples tradition.
Disciples’ observance of the Lord’s Supper echoes the Passover feast, when Jesus shared bread and wine with his disciples on the eve of his crucifixion. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the living Christ is met and received in the sharing of the bread and the cup, representative of the body and blood of Jesus. The presence of the living Lord is affirmed and he is proclaimed to be the dominant power in our lives.
Baptism
Baptism is a public act by which we proclaim God’s grace, as revealed in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, through the use of a visible sign of God’s gracious initiative and our individual response in faith.
With other Christians we affirm that baptism is at once a divine gift and a human response. The meaning of baptism is grounded in God’s redemptive action in Christ, it incorporates the believer in the community in the body of Christ, and it anticipates life in the coming age when the powers of the old world will be overcome, and the purposes of God will triumph.
Just as the baptism represents the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, it symbolizes the death and burial of the old self of the repentant believer, and the joyous birth of a brand new being in Christ. Those who founded the Disciples movement taught baptism by immersion as the accepted form. – From Word to the Church on Baptism, Commission on Theology, 1987
*Though baptism is an important ritual, it is not required for attendance, membership or participation. ALL are welcome.
Communion
The Lord’s Supper or Communion is celebrated weekly in worship. It is open to all who are followers of Jesus Christ. The practice of Holy Communion is central element of worship within the Disciples tradition.
Disciples’ observance of the Lord’s Supper echoes the Passover feast, when Jesus shared bread and wine with his disciples on the eve of his crucifixion. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the living Christ is met and received in the sharing of the bread and the cup, representative of the body and blood of Jesus. The presence of the living Lord is affirmed and he is proclaimed to be the dominant power in our lives.
Baptism
Baptism is a public act by which we proclaim God’s grace, as revealed in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, through the use of a visible sign of God’s gracious initiative and our individual response in faith.
With other Christians we affirm that baptism is at once a divine gift and a human response. The meaning of baptism is grounded in God’s redemptive action in Christ, it incorporates the believer in the community in the body of Christ, and it anticipates life in the coming age when the powers of the old world will be overcome, and the purposes of God will triumph.
Just as the baptism represents the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, it symbolizes the death and burial of the old self of the repentant believer, and the joyous birth of a brand new being in Christ. Those who founded the Disciples movement taught baptism by immersion as the accepted form. – From Word to the Church on Baptism, Commission on Theology, 1987
*Though baptism is an important ritual, it is not required for attendance, membership or participation. ALL are welcome.
Our Standing: Open and Affirming
An Open and Affirming Congregation since 2013. We share in the Mission that welcomes persons of all gender expressions and sexual orientations to the table of Christ’s communion and to the full life and leadership of the Christian Church. As an Open & Affirming congregation we are committed to openly welcoming and affirming persons of all gender expressions and sexual orientations.
Our Building: ADA Accessiblity
Our building has an ADA compliant entrance on the northwest corner of the building at the intersection of 3rd Ave and West Lee street. We have accessible permit parking spots located on West Lee street and one on 3rd street. Accessible bathrooms are through the south hallway of the sanctuary up the ramp on the right. Because everyone belongs, these are all-gender bathrooms.
If you're interested in using our building for a wedding, funeral, bat or bar mitzvah, reception, educational presentations, speeches, concerts, or any other events, please email info@qaccweb.org
If you're interested in using our building for a wedding, funeral, bat or bar mitzvah, reception, educational presentations, speeches, concerts, or any other events, please email info@qaccweb.org
Our Leadership: Faithful ~ Hopeful ~ Loving
Queen Anne Christian Church is faithfully led by its Pastor Team, AdMinistry Team, and the Elder Team.
Our Pastor Team
Rev. Annie Grogan
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Pastor
Rev. Annie Grogan she/her/hers Pastor Annie was affirmed into a covenant of ministry with Queen Anne Christian Church on January 1st 2023. Her core focus is to fill the cup of those who worship, partner, volunteer, serve, love and engage with QACC. She plans to do this through consistency of time, energy, and reminding us of who we are: beloved children of God uniquely gathered where a community of seekers and friends are faithfully, hopefully, and lovingingly striving to follow Christ on the great adventure.
Annie studied religion at Bethany College and earned her Master of Divinity from Brite Divinity School. She then served as a chaplain for hospitals, palliative and hospice care. She is passionate about creation care, making faith, spirituality and questions around humanity accessible and relatable, social justice and reconciliation, nurturing and mentoring through creating intergenerational connections, celebrating the creative, joyful, beautiful and hopeful parts of life and faith. Pastor Annie is excited to be back in Seattle, exploring the museums, coffee shops, music venues, trivia pubs, karaoke bars, and of course, the incredible outdoors. She is available for officiating weddings and funerals, and also loves to pet sit! You can connect with her on Instagram Facebook annie@qaccweb.org |
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Associate Pastor
Mary Palmer she/her/hers Mary Palmer has been the administrator and pastoral assistant at Queen Anne Christian Church since 2017 and a member of the congregation since 2008.
In 2010, she earned her Master of Divinity from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. She served as a pastoral intern at QACC and Kent First Christian Church. Mary enjoys hiking, camping, stand-up paddleboarding, theology, creating community and connection, and Tennessee football! Go Vols! Keep up with Mary and QACC on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Click here if you’d like to contact Mary. |