Frequently Asked Questions

 A: The Christian Orthodox Church of America is a convergence church rooted in the Orthodox tradition that embraces the evangelical, charismatic, and sacramental streams of the Christian faith. We are committed to the ancient faith expressed in a way that is accessible and transformative for today’s world.

A: The Christian Orthodox Church of America is orthodox in theology and practice, but is an independent communion not administratively connected to the Eastern Orthodox patriarchates. We affirm the faith of the early Church and the Nicene Creed, and we participate in the broader Orthodox, Catholic, and evangelical traditions.

A: “Ancient-Future Faith” describes our desire to remain faithful to the practices of the early Church while engaging the culture and people of today. We hold fast to sacred tradition while speaking and ministering in the language of the present.

A: Our services are liturgical, reverent, and participatory. You’ll find elements like processions, incense, Scripture readings, the Eucharist, and Spirit-led prayer and song—all woven together in a rhythm that reflects the early Church and the fullness of Christian worship.