GENERAL Q&A
What kind of a church is Circle of Peace?
We are Christians, focused on and following after Jesus Christ.
Can you tell me more about your beliefs?
Of Course! Here's a short list of what we believe.
I don't know a lot about Jesus or the Bible. I still come to Circle?
Absolutely. We’ll save you a seat.
Why the name “Circle of Peace Church?”
All the good names were taken. (Just kidding!)
Here are two ways that our name reflects our values:
1 - Circle = Community. See our logo? It's an imperfect Circle, and so are we. We are an imperfect group of imperfect people with a perfect Savior.
2 - Peace = Jesus. Jesus is the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6), he is our peace (Ephesians 2:14), and he can be your peace, too.
Circle’s logo is made up of blue circles. What does that mean?
Here are three ways that our logo reflects our values:
1. Baptism. We make the personal commitment to follow Jesus as our personal Lord and Savior. We share that commitment to the world through water baptism. So our logo looks like water.
2. The Empty Tomb. Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life. When Jesus stepped out of the tomb, that was the single most important event in the history of the world. So our logo looks sort of like a stone is about to roll away from the entrance of a tomb.
3. The Trinity. At the core of Christianity is the understanding that God is Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - one God. In this way, 1+1+1=1. So our logo has a theme of three-in-one.
Are you part of a denomination or other Christian network?
Yes, but we're not weird about it. The most important thing is Jesus. No matter what your religious background is, we'd love to meet you.
The Church of the Brethren is our denominational family. (And yes, we think the name 'Brethren' sounds old-fashioned.) About 10% of the people at Circle have a Brethren background, about 90% do not.
What do I wear to worship?
Dress up, or dress down, just get dressed and get here! We’re not fussy.
What is the worship service like?
We'll sing a few songs, share some announcements, pray, and the pastor will give a message. You won't get lost in the crowd, and we're done in about an hour. You can find our services on YouTube HERE, but the best thing for you is to stop by and see for yourself.
What do kids do on Sunday mornings?
Read all about our amazing Kids Ministry here!
Are you building a new building?
Yes! Learn all about it HERE!
Are you a new church?
Nope. Circle of Peace was a church before Arizona was a state! This community of Christians was originally founded as a frontier church in the 1800’s.
Isn't there a school and a counseling office at your building?
Yes. For more information about our facility partners, check out these links:
Brilliant Blessings Christian Academy
Our current facility is in use almost 7 days a week!