We fully welcome and affirm all people, regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, socioeconomic status, or spiritual background – from our Mission Statement
In the fall of 1994, Rev. Tom Clark and Mr. Steven Begert answered God’s call to start a new church where all would be welcome. Our name, All Saints Community Church, reflects that welcome, and our motto, “Being Jesus to Others” is our purpose and promise. The founding membership group was 33 brave folk that had no idea what God was going to do.
We started in rented facilities in Warren, and in May 1996 moved to a storefront in Cortland. In October 1998, we moved into “the igloo”, our present location at 4530 SR 46 in Cortland.
Rev. Tom and Steve retired in December, 2004. Pastors Jamie Kaufman and Rob Henderson served our church from 2005 to 2009. Pastor Rob began preparing then-deacon Doug Sewell to be ordained into ministry and succeed him. Pastor Doug was ordained in January 2009 and was installed as pastor in October 2009.
In November 2019 we celebrated our 25th anniversary.
In February 2021, through our congregation’s generosity and hard work, we paid off our building!
Pastor Doug retired in April 2022.
In June 2023, Deacon Kim Phipps was voted as interim pastor and ordained on August 6, 2023. On October 29th the congregation voted to call her as pastor of All Saints Community Church. She was installed at the 29th church anniversary on November 5, 2023.
Our beliefs are based on the Apostle’s Creed. Note that in this context, “catholic” refers to the Church Universal, the Body of Christ.
The Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
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,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come again to judge the living and the dead.
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. AMEN.
For Church Clarity
- Our LGBTQ policy is affirming, including employment, ordination, ministry, leadership, and weddings.
- Our Women in Leadership policy is egalitarian, including employment, ordination, ministry, and leadership.
