OUR LOGO

The Chi-Rho is an ancient Christian symbol. It combines the first two letters of the Greek word for “Christ” which is translated as the Hebrew word for “Messiah.”

The Chi-Rho has been a widely used Christian symbol since Constantine, adorning pulpits liturgical appointments, and Christian art, amongst other things. We chose this symbol as the basis for our new logo for a few reasons:

First and foremost, our identity, as Christians gathered, is that we are gathered around the messiah, in keeping with the apostolic message “we preach Christ crucified” or as Paul says a few verses later, “I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” (1 Cor. 1:23, 2:2)

Second, this symbol is ancient. Christianity is not devoid of history. We believe that to forsake the stories of the saints who came before us impoverishes the Church today. And so these ancient letters, superimposed on one another remind us of our Savior, and of those whom he saved throughout history.

Finally, the particular Chi-Rho we used is modern in style. Christianity is an ancient religion in the modern world. When we gather as a congregation we hear an ancient message in a modern language.

In addition to our logo, we added a slogan: “By Grace · Through Faith · Christ Alone”.

The roots of this slogan are in a couple of places. In Ephesians 2:8-10, we see,

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”

This slogan, “By Grace, Through Faith, Christ Alone”, intentionally echoes the reformation solas.

That salvation is by grace alone. It is God’s work on our behalf, which we do not deserve, that is the foundation of the Christian life.

That it is through faith alone that we are able to grasp God’s gracious work. It is only through child-like trust that we can rest in Christ.

That Christ alone has secured our salvation--nothing more is needed before God. Indeed “he who has Christ by faith has his salvation entirely.” (Belgic Confession, Art. 22).

These five solas summarized the teaching of reformation Churches.

  • Sola Scriptura—Scripture alone is the final authority in matters of faith and practice.

  • Sola Fide—Christ is grasped by faith alone. The Belgic confession notes faith is the “hand and mouth of our Souls” (Belgic Confession Art. 35). This is a simple way of saying faith is the hand by which we grasp Christ.

  • Sola Gratia—We are saved by grace alone, that is grace apart from works. We do not cooperate with grace, as some teach.

  • Solus Christus—We are saved by Christ alone. We cannot add anything to the work of Christ. His person and work are sufficient for our entire salvation.

  • Soli Deo Gloria—It is to God’s glory alone that the Church gathers and worships. We do not meet to glorify ministers or members but the all-glorious God who reveals himself to his people.