Frequently Asked Questions

Celestial Church of Christ is a Christian church in which worship, prayer, Scripture, spiritual discipline, and the leading of the Spirit of the Lord are central to the life of the Church.

Members of Celestial Church of Christ are called Celestians.

Celestians are Christians whose faith is centered on Jesus Christ, guided by the Holy Spirit, and rooted in Scripture. The life of the Church also includes distinctive forms of worship and spiritual practice.

The white garment worn by Celestians is called the Sutana (SU-TA-NA). It is worn with reverence during worship and is part of the Church's distinctive attire.

In Celestial Church of Christ, worshippers remove their shoes within the Sanctuary as an expression of reverence before God. It is one of the distinctive practices visitors may encounter during worship.

The Sanctuary is the dedicated space in which the congregation gathers for worship. It contains distinctive elements arranged according to established Church practice.

Spiritual Work is part of the spiritual life of Celestians and is approached through prayer, faith, spiritual discipline, and dependence upon the Spirit of the Lord.

Prophetic ministry has a recognized place within the spiritual life of the Church and is exercised with discernment, discipline, self-control, and established order.

The Choir serves within worship through hymns, spiritual songs, praise, and thanksgiving, helping the congregation participate together in worship.

Celestial Church of Christ recognizes several expressions of giving — including Offering, Tithe, Thanks Offering, Freewill Offering, Seed Offering, First Fruits, and Alms — and these are not all understood in exactly the same way.

No. The Giving page is where you can make an online donation, while the Offerings page explains the different forms of giving practiced in the Church.

The New Moon Service is a special monthly service held at the beginning of each month. It is a time of prayer, worship, and committing the month into God's hands, with distinctive elements of Celestial worship that visitors may not encounter in a typical Sunday service.

In Celestial Church of Christ, this is commonly known as a Naming Ceremony; it may also be called a Christening. It provides an opportunity for a family and the Church community to give thanks to God, welcome a child, and follow the established order of the Church.

Yes. Visitors are welcome to worship with us. If you are unfamiliar with Celestial worship, we encourage you to learn about our practices and ask questions.

Start with About Celestial Church, then explore Our Faith, Celestial Worship, Life as a Celestian, and Leadership & Ranks.