Eastern Orthodox
Why I Stay Orthodox in a Divided World
Placeholder Member · Astoria, Queens, NYC
✦ Est. 2026 · New York City ✦
Christ Before All
One Christ. Every tradition. All of us.
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Our Mission
Before our labels, there was Christ
Before denominations divided us, before creeds separated us, before labels defined us — there was just Christ and a handful of people who called each other family. Christ Before All is a return to that unity.
We are a social community, not a church. We gather monthly, pray together, share meals, and celebrate the faith we all hold in common — regardless of where we worship on Sunday.
Read our storyHe is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
Who We Are For
Every tradition is welcome here
Christ Before All was built for Christians who believe unity matters more than uniformity. If Christ is before all your differences — you belong here.
- Roman Catholic
- Eastern Orthodox
- Baptist
- Methodist
- Anglican
- Pentecostal
- Lutheran
- Presbyterian
- Non-Denominational
- And every tradition in between
“One body, one Spirit, one Lord, one faith, one baptism.”
What We Do
Four ways we gather
Sacred Suppers
Monthly shared meals hosted in homes and local venues where Christians of all traditions break bread together in the spirit of Acts 2:46.
Theology Nights
Open cross-denominational discussions exploring scripture, church history, and faith across traditions in a welcoming pub or cafe setting.
Prayer Circles
Contemplative gatherings rooted in ancient Christian practice — Lectio Divina, the Jesus Prayer, the Daily Office — accessible to all.
Service Days
Quarterly community service events where members serve the city together as one body regardless of tradition.
Community Spotlight
One story. Every month.
Each month we sit down with one member from a different Christian tradition to hear how they came to faith, and why Christ comes before all.
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Placeholder Member · Harlem, Manhattan, NYC
Upcoming Events
Gather with us this month
Suppers, conversations, prayer and service across New York City. Everyone is welcome at every table.
- Gathering
Sacred Supper — Potluck Dinner
Sacred Supper · Park Slope, Brooklyn · 6:30 PM – 9 PM
- Discussion
Theology Night — What Is the Church?
Theology Night · Lower East Side, Manhattan · 7 PM – 9 PM
- Prayer
Prayer Circle — Lectio Divina
Prayer Circle · Midtown, Manhattan · 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM
- Service
Service Day — Thanksgiving Food Drive
Service Day · The Bronx · 10 AM – 2 PM
- Special Event
Advent Candlelight Evening
Special Event · Manhattan · 6 PM – 9 PM
New gatherings are announced every month.
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