WHO WE ARE

United Church of Christ


We are a group of dedicated individuals passionate about serving the Lord.

The United Church of Christ (UCC) is a distinct and diverse community of Christians that come together as one church to join faith and action.  With over 5,000 churches and nearly one million members across the U.S., the UCC serves God in the co-creation of a just and sustainable world.  The UCC is a church of firsts, a church of extravagant welcome, and a church where "…they may all be one" (John 17:21).

OUR BELIEFS

We are united through Christ


We believe in The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit.

God is the creator of the universe and giver of all that is good. God is the savior—known boldly and intimately in Jesus and his life, death, and resurrection—who shows us how to live and love. God is the Spirit who enables us to make a difference in our world and in the lives of others. We believe that grace is the love, honesty, and compassion that God gives and shows us in Jesus. It’s how Jesus saves us, heals us, sets us free, and increases our capacity for love. We believe that we need each other. Whether single, married/partnered, divorced or widowed, it’s a lot easier to follow God with friends than it is by ourselves.



OUR VALUES

We are here for you



We believe in the triune God

Creator, resurrected Christ, the sole Head of the church, and the Holy Spirit, who guides and brings about the creative and redemptive work of God in the world.


Each person is on a spritiual journey

We believe each of us is at a different stage of that journey.



Each person is unique and valuable

It is the will of God that every person belong to a family of faith where they have a strong sense of being valued and loved.


We believe in the power of peace

We believe in the power of peace, and work for nonviolent solutions to local, national, and international problems.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

Come as you are


We want you to come just as you are. When you walk through our doors you may see people in suits and ties, but you will also see people in jeans and t-shirts. We want to make sure when you visit you are comfortable and that is all that matters to us. As long you are come through our doors, we want to make sure you feel loved and welcomed. If you ever need anything, always feel free to connect with us. We love to hear from our new visitors. 

OUR AWESOME TEAM

Get to know the Ephesians Church staff


Mark Johnson

Pastor Mark has been with us for 12 years and counting! He is a prayer warrior as well as an avid golfer. He is married to his wonderful wife Katie and has 2 healthy daughters.

Chandra Vancova

Chandra is our awesome secretary who has been with us for 3 years now. She loves a good pen and has a smile that will light up the room.  

Laura Stegner

Laura is our Women's Ministry Leader for the past 2 years. She has a passion for serving God and engaging in fellowship with others.

John Franklin

John is our Men's Ministry Leader for the past 6 years. He has a passion for serving God and engaging in fellowship with others.