Mission Church in Dayton, Ohio

Ancient Heritage - Modern Faith

We are:

Evangelical in proclaiming the Gospel..
Catholic in embracing the faith of the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church.
Ecumenical in seeking unity among all Christians and drawing from the riches of many traditions.

Our theological life is anchored in the historic faith and nourished by the insights of many. We walk forward in this tradition, listening to the voices of our time, and engaging deeply with the theological challenges and hopes of today.

We are inspired by thinkers like Jürgen Moltmann, who wrote:

“God weeps with us so that we may one day laugh with him.”
This vision of a suffering, loving, and redeeming God calls us to live with hope and to join in the healing of the world.

We also echo the call of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who said:

“Being a Christian is less about cautiously avoiding sin than about courageously and actively doing God’s will.”
This means our faith cannot be passive—it must be lived in community, in service, and in solidarity.

Our worship is the heartbeat of our life together. At St. Columba’s, we celebrate the presence of Christ through Word and Sacrament in a form that is reverent, beautiful, and accessible.

We follow a liturgical rhythm, grounded in Scripture and the seasons of the Church year.
We gather weekly for Holy Communion, believing Christ is truly present with us.
Our music blends ancient hymns, chant, and occasionally contemporary expressions, all chosen to deepen our engagement with the Gospel.

Though our worship is evangelical catholic in character, it is intentionally ecumenical—welcoming Christians from all backgrounds and those who are simply seeking. We honor diversity in practice and belief, united in the mystery and grace of Christ’s presence.

We believe the earth is God’s beloved creation, not a resource to be used up, but a sacred gift to be cherished and protected. Our theology of creation is not peripheral—it is central to how we live out the Gospel.

In the words of Jürgen Moltmann:

“Hope does not mean looking away from creation’s suffering, but walking with it toward its renewal.”
We are committed to practices of sustainability, ecological justice, and community resilience. This includes everything from using eco-friendly materials in worship to engaging in local conservation efforts and climate advocacy.

Caring for the earth is not just activism—it is worship.

Dayton, Ohio

We are a mission church of The Anglican Diocese of the Emmaus Way and part of the worldwide

Anglican Free Communion

What is Eco-Theology?

Eco-Theology is a method of approaching and practicing the Christian faith through a lens that focuses on the care of God's creation, the ethical treatment of the natural world and the wellbeing of humanity.

This could take all sorts of forms when put into practice.

Service dogs that assist with emotional support.

Celebrating worship services outside.

Preaching on environmental issues.

There are several reasons why ecology is an important issue to the Christian faith. Here are two significant reasons:

Stewardship of Creation: Christianity teaches that God created the world and entrusted humans with the responsibility to care for it. This concept of stewardship is rooted in the biblical narrative, where God declares that His creation is good and instructs humanity to have dominion over it (Genesis 1:26-31). As stewards of God's creation, Christians have a moral obligation to protect and preserve the environment. By actively engaging in ecological efforts and fighting for conservation and ecological justice, Christians demonstrate their commitment to fulfilling their divine calling of responsible stewardship.
Love for Neighbor and Justice: Central to the Christian faith is the commandment to love one's neighbor as oneself (Matthew 22:39). The pursuit of ecological well-being and climate justice is closely tied to loving our neighbors. Poor ecological stewardship disproportionately affects marginalized communities, the poor, and future generations who are most vulnerable to its consequences. By advocating for proper conservation and stewardship of creation, Christians strive to address the systemic injustices that contribute to environmental degradation and create conditions of suffering for their fellow human beings. Through acts of compassion and advocacy, Christians work towards a more just and equitable world, fulfilling their calling to love and serve their neighbors.

By emphasizing the principles of stewardship for God's creation and love for neighbor, the Christian faith aligns with the urgent need for ecological responsibility and fighting for moral conservation and good stewardship of god's creation. It encourages believers to take an active role in caring for God's creation and working towards a more sustainable and just world for all.