Union Avenue Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Our Life Together Enriches Our Lives Apart

For more than 100 years, the community of faith known as Union Avenue Christian Church has worshipped God and studied the teachings of Jesus Christ in an urban setting … in the heart of the city of St. Louis … in a grand and spectacular space built to honor the glory of God. We are fortunate to have been led in worship by pastors who were (and are) first and foremost outstanding teachers. We have developed a tradition of choral music in worship that is unmatched and greatly admired. We have a long-standing commitment to ecumenical pursuits and reaching out into the community to share from our abundance. And the lay leadership of this congregation has always underscored the importance of religious education in the life of the people of God.

It’s the people of Union Avenue Christian Church that make this community of faith unique. We are a blend of young and old, working class and middle class, conservative and progressive working together to make a difference in our world.

Helping people to find community and discover the promise of God’s eternal love is what Union Avenue Christian Church is called to be. Collectively and individually the members of Union Avenue are stewards of this legacy and of the gifts that God has granted us. What we do with these gifts ultimately defines the character of our life and the depth of our spiritual understanding.

A congregation’s gifts to the larger community are found in its calling to work for restorative justice for all peoples, its stewardship of resources, and its structured programs of outreach to the world outside its doors. These gifts also are honed in the informal relationships and ordinary, day-to-day acts of kindness, compassion and fellowship among its members. All of this has taught us that our life together as community enriches our lives apart.

To learn more about our history, including the pastors who have served this congregation, we invite you to explore the links under the “history” tab in the navigation bar at the top of this page.