Our Denomination:
The American Baptist Church

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Come just as you are. . .

As American Baptists we are a Christ-centered, biblically grounded, ethnically diverse people called to radical personal discipleship in Christ Jesus. Our commitment to Jesus propels us to nurture authentic relationships with one another; build healthy churches; transform our communities, our nations and our world; engage every member in hands-on ministry; and speak the prophetic word in love.

As a people of prayer, purpose, and passion, we are in the forefront of creating a community of faith where people of every race, nationality and culture gather as one in worship, service and work.

Through the cross of Christ we embrace the world as our neighbor. Our vision for mission energizes a multitude of servant ministries of evangelism, discipleship, leadership, new church development, social justice, healing peacemaking, economic development and education.

We are part of the American Baptist Church, the denomination of
Martin Luther King, Jr.



We are willing to take a stand. American Baptist Christians have been leaders in the struggle for social reform, women's rights, fair and just treatment for Gay, Lesbians and Transgender people, resettlement of refugees and the civil rights movement.

Because Jesus modeled a life free of bias and prejudice, we believe that all people have an equal need for His love.

As a result of our religious beliefs, our worship services are
Spirit-filled. We offer to God, our gifts of prayer,
lively music,
testimonies,
communion,
and preaching the Word of God.

The New Beginnings Christian Community
An American Baptist Church

Worship Site: Clark Elementary School
1000 Belmont Ave

Office: 1515 Stoney Creek Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 872-0800


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