The Pagan Church of Christ is a non-denominational, earth-honoring spiritual community. We gather for worship, ceremony, study, and the ordinary work of being a community to one another.
We are a real, legally-recognized religious organization, currently in the process of obtaining 501(c)(3) status. We are not affiliated with any other church, denomination, or institution.
Why We Exist
Many of us came to this community after years of looking. Some grew up in churches that had no room for our questions. Some came from earth-based traditions but missed the consistency and pastoral care of an actual community. Some were never religious at all but felt an ache for ritual, for sacred time, for people to mark the seasons of life with.
What we found, by gathering, is that the old separation between “Christian” and “pagan” is far younger than the wisdom of either tradition. We hold both. We mark the solstices and the equinoxes. We light Advent candles and Beltane fires. We take seriously the teachings of Christ — love one another, care for the vulnerable, live simply — and we take seriously the wisdom of earth-honoring traditions — that the soil and seasons and stars are themselves expressions of the sacred.
You can read more about how we hold these together in our post on how we blend pagan and Christian traditions.
What We Believe
We don’t require a doctrinal statement. What we share is a posture more than a creed:
- The sacred is present in the living world, not separate from it
- Love — for one another, for the earth, for the stranger — is the moral center of the spiritual life
- Questions and doubt are welcome; we are not afraid of mystery
- Community is not optional — spiritual life is meant to be practiced together
- The wheel of the year, the lunar cycle, and the rhythms of the body and earth are sacred timekeepers
- No one is required to believe what they do not believe in order to belong here
What We Do Not Require
- Doctrinal agreement
- Membership in any other church or tradition
- A particular sexual orientation or gender identity — all are welcome, fully
- Specific dress, language, or ritual practice — we meet you where you are
- Donations — giving is voluntary and gratefully received, never required
What People Say About This Community
The quotes below reflect themes shared by community members about their experience here. Names are abbreviated, and quotes are illustrative of the kinds of stories people tell us as we work to publish full attributed testimonials. If you’d like to share your own experience, we’d love to hear it.
“I spent years going to churches that asked me to leave half of myself at the door. The first time I came to a Sunday Gathering, I cried in the parking lot afterward. Not because anything dramatic happened — but because for the first time, nothing in me had to be hidden.”
— M., illustrative member quote
“What surprised me was how ordinary it is. We sing, we share a meal, we sit in silence, we check on each other. It’s not a performance. It’s just… community. And the earth-honoring part isn’t aesthetic — it’s woven through everything.”
— J., illustrative member quote
“I came as a witch who’d given up on community. I stayed because no one tried to convert me, and no one expected me to convert them. We just gathered, and the gathering itself was the point.”
— R., illustrative attendee quote
“My new moon circle nights are the most consistent spiritual practice I’ve ever had. Once a month, in a small room with people who actually know my name, I get to set down what’s been carrying me and pick up what I want to grow next. I would not trade it.”
— K., illustrative member quote
How We Gather
We hold three recurring gatherings:
- Sunday Gathering — our main weekly worship and community time
- New Moon Circle — a monthly evening of intention-setting and shared silence (read more about what happens at a new moon circle)
- Wednesday Study — a smaller gathering for those who want to think together about what we read and practice
We also mark the eight points of the wheel of the year — the solstices, equinoxes, and cross-quarter days — with seasonal ceremonies. (See our piece on what seasonal ceremonies are and why we hold them.)
Who Comes Here
The honest answer is: all kinds of people. Former evangelicals. Lifelong witches. Yoga practitioners. People who never set foot in a religious community before. People who have always talked to trees. What they share is less a set of beliefs than a willingness to gather, sit in circle, and take the sacred seriously.
If any of this resonates — or if you’re not sure but you’re curious — read our New to Us guide or write to us directly. We would be glad to meet you.
The Practical Details
- Founded: 2026
- Recognition status: Religious organization; 501(c)(3) application in progress
- Location: Shared by email after first inquiry, for the privacy and safety of members
- Cost to attend: Free. Donations are voluntary
- Language: All gatherings are in English
- Children: Welcome at most gatherings; check the Events page for which
Find Us
The best way to know whether this is your community is simply to come. Read about our upcoming gatherings, then email us for the address and time of the one you’d like to attend.
You don’t have to decide anything. You can come once and see. We’ll be glad you’re there.
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