Who We Are – Extravagantly Welcoming

We are a congregation that…

….welcomes extravagantly.

…is unapologetically progressive.

….seeks God’s justice in the world.

So what does that mean exactly?

First, we really do welcome all as fully part of the body of Christ: people who are sure of their faith and people who have lots of questions, members of the LGBT community and their allies, newcomers and old friends. All really does mean all. Often, that welcome also includes food and coffee.

We are progressive, too. We’re figuring out what faith looks like in the 21st century. We’re figuring out what question we can ask together. We’re listening for the ways God continues to speak.

And we’re seeking God’s justice. We’re worried about seeking the things God wants in the world right now and the things that Jesus was really clear about: feeding someone who is hungry, giving shelter to someone who needs it, loving our neighbors in real, tangible ways.

Come, check out who we are for yourself.

The disciples asked Jesus a simple question, and he goes on giving an answer that by the time he finishes you forgot the question. The chapter ends with the statement: “no one dared to ask him any more questions” (Mark 12:34). It seems that when we move from childhood we some times stop asking questions. Either we think we know all the answers, or we are embarrassed to admit that we do not have the answers. Here at Chalice we believe that the “questions are as important as the answers.” In other words, our community is a safe place in which every question is important and there are no questions that  cannot be asked. We may not always have an answer, but we will walk with you in the search for one. We believe this is what progressive Christianity in the 21st century is about and so you are always welcome to join us for the continuing journey of life and faith.

Pastor Vernon

Pastor

Pastor Vernon is our transitional pastor leading Chalice in its discernment in seeking out a settled pastor and navigating Chalice’s changing role in a changing world.

Music Director & Keyboard

Originally from the Midwest, Kelly Pearson graduated with a bachelors of music in piano performance from Wartburg College. In 2000, Kelly moved to Arizona and began teaching piano privately at The Music Store. She became the keyboardist at Chalice in 2003 and is currently serving as the Music Director as well. On Sundays, you will find her at the piano playing and leading congregational singing, along with her husband Scotty on Guitar. Their two cute kids are usually nearby.

Guitar, Scott Pearson

Administrative Assistant, Liz Nelson

“We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us.” Disciples of Christ Statement of Identity