Christ Episcopal Church Mission

Christ Episcopal Church

Christ Episcopal Church exists to serve the people of Limestone, Freestone, and Leon Counties. We are currently without a priest or vicar, but we invite you to join us on the first, third, and fourth Sundays of the month for Morning Prayer, Rite I. We do have a visiting priest who meets with us on the second Sunday of the month and conducts a Holy Eucharist service Rite II. Again our meeting schedule is 

  • First, Second, Fourth, (and Fifth) Sundays - Morning Prayer, Rite I, 10:30 am.
  • Third Sunday - Holy Eucharist, Rite II, 10:30 am.
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Alter of Church Church decorataed for Easter.

Vision Statement of Christ Episcopal Church, Mexia

Christ Episcopal Church is a communion of Christian Missionaries reaching out to welcome the unchurched in the Tri-County area of Central Texas (Limestone, Freestone, and Leon Counties) through spirit-filled worship, community-centered outreach, and family nurture. We seek to foster excellence in education, stewardship of resources, and spiritual development.

Statement of Beliefs Baptismal Covenant

"Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?" (Book of Common Prayer, p. 292).

A mini catechism used at baptisms and on Easter and other special occasions, the Baptismal Covenant opens with a question-and-answer version of the statement of faith that is the Apostles’ Creed and adds five questions regarding how we, as Christians, are called to live out our faith.

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Baptism held at Christ Church Mexia

Baptismal Covenant

Celebrant: Do you believe in God the Father?
People: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Celebrant: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
People: I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day, He rose again. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

Celebrant: Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
People: I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Celebrant: Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?
People: I will, with God’s help.

Celebrant: Will you persevere in resisting evil, and whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
People: I will, with God’s help.

Celebrant: Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?
People: I will, with God’s help.

Celebrant: Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?
People: I will, with God’s help.

Celebrant: Will you strive for justice and peace among all people and respect the dignity of every human being?
People: I will, with God’s help.