Shelbourne Street Church of Christ Society

Shelbourne Street Church of Christ Society is a Canadian nonprofit organization and registered charity that serves as a Christian fellowship based in Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. It is part of the broader Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement, whose origins date back approximately 2000 years to early Christian communities in Jerusalem. The church identifies itself as a group of loving people committed to living out and sharing their faith in Jesus Christ.

The Society is committed to the principles and theological beliefs of the Churches of Christ tradition. It emphasizes a return to the practices and unity of the early Christian church, as represented in the New Testament. This includes a focus on baptism, the weekly observance of the Lord’s Supper, and a strong community orientation. The church seeks to reach beyond its local community across the Saanich Peninsula and Western Communities area.

In addition to its spiritual mission, Shelbourne Street Church of Christ Society has publicly acknowledged the historical realities and ongoing implications of colonization in North America, especially in relation to Indigenous peoples. The organization has issued a Truth & Reconciliation Statement recognizing the impact of European colonization and expressing a commitment to reconciliation efforts.

As a registered charity under the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA), the Society complies with all regulatory requirements for charitable organizations in Canada. It operates with the goal of fostering faith, community service, and reconciliation in its ministry.

The Society’s heritage links it to the Stone-Campbell Movement, which historically arose in the early 19th century but traces its theological roots and restorationist ideals back to the first-century church. This movement promotes Christian unity and the restoration of New Testament Christianity. Shelbourne Street Church of Christ aligns with these ideals in its local ministry and outreach.

Note: This article is based on information available from the organization’s official statements and public records and does not include personal contact details.[1][2][3][4][5]