About Us

Who we are, where we come from, and where we're headed as a church family

Who We Are:

Here's the deal! At Living Christ, we desire to connect people deeply to God and each other in a fun and safe environment. Regardless of your knowledge, experience, or understanding of faith in Jesus, everyone is welcome, especially those who are unsure. We are a family of individuals that have found hope in Jesus, and simply want as many people as possible to experience that exact same freedom.

Where We Come From:

Living Christ Church was founded in 1945 by a professor of Nyack College by the name of Dr. C. Donald McKaig. Formerly Living Christ Church was named Simpson Memorial Church in memory of Dr. A.B. Simpson, founder of the Christian & Missionary Alliance.

A.B. Simpson, who in many ways, inspired what became Living Christ Church, believed that a church should become an aggressive spiritual movement … for the people of all classes … designed to reach the neglected peoples of the earth. As Living Christ Church continues forward, the ongoing desire and prayer are for God to do just that.

Where We're Headed:

What's the bottom line? We are a value-driven church. This means, that everything we do is in alignment with our values, which are: We Will Love Nyack, We Will Listen To God, We Will Change Through The Work Of The Holy Spirit and We Will Invest In People. These values help focus us as a church to be the hands and feet of Jesus to our community. Read the details of our values. Click Here

What This Means For You:

What does this mean for you? Most importantly, you're always welcome at Living Christ Church. Wherever you're at in your faith journey, you'll always be accepted as part of the Living Christ family.


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