Our history
Christ Memorial is a congregation founded in 1948 with five worship services on two campuses in South St. Louis County and City. In 2005, we relocated from a traditional site to a repurposed former Target retail space. Through this relocation, we discovered innovative and creative ways to engage and enrich our community. These became expressions of our deep conviction that we are loved in Christ and sent into the world.
Our belief
First and foremost, we are Christians. Our life and faith revolve around a crucified and risen man we believe to be the world’s rightful King. Second, we are Lutheran. As Lutheran Christians, we follow in the gospel-centered heritage of Martin Luther with distinct focus on God’s grace, his gift of faith in us, and the sacred Scriptures as the foundation for our life and work. We don’t believe in walking it alone, so we walk together with about 6,000 other congregations across the country in a church body known as The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
Our mission
In a world desperate for identity and purpose, we are sent with the Great Commission (Go) and Great Commandment (Love), that more might be loved and sent.
Key Values that Guide Us:
Regional – Across zip codes and highways, we strive for a broad vision of Christ’s mission throughout our region. (ex. Multi-site, seeing ourselves in more places)
Relational – In a disconnected culture, we strive for loving, Christ-centered community. The gospel runs along relational lines. (ex. Smaller worshipping communities)
Unified – In communities that are so often divided, we strive for unity in our diversity (age, class, race, geography). (ex. diverse worshipping communities united by common vision, preaching, culture)
Empowering – In a church where God’s people too often defer to the professional or pastor, we strive for the priesthood of all believers. Everyone plays a role. (ex. Leadership Development)
Sacrificial – In the midst of disparity, we identify places and people of need and meet them with the gospel. We want to reach the overlooked and undervalued. (ex. Extending to underserved areas)
Interested in hearing more?
We’re glad you’re here and would love to engage you further. Please check out our membership page for more information on joining or our ministries page to learn about ways to get connected!