Perhaps what draws people to \u00c9glise chr\u00e9tienne \u00e9vang\u00e9lique de Saint-Maur is its welcoming spirit. This church is more than just a building. It is a community.
\u00c9glise chr\u00e9tienne \u00e9vang\u00e9lique de Saint-Maur is a Protestant Evangelical church. It has been in Saint-Maur-des-Foss\u00e9s since 2002. That is about 15 km east of central Paris. The church specifically resides in the La Pie district. This is along the banks of the Marne.
Everyone is welcome here. Whether you seek to know more about God or the Bible, or are in search of a community, \u00c9glise chr\u00e9tienne \u00e9vang\u00e9lique de Saint-Maur embraces all. Every Sunday, they welcome people at 11 am for the French-language service.
\u00c9glise chr\u00e9tienne \u00e9vang\u00e9lique de Saint-Maur is a member of AECM France. This is the Alliance of Christian Missionary Churches. AECM France is part of CNEF. That is the National Council of Evangelicals of France. CNEF represents nearly 70% of French evangelical Protestants before national authorities. The church is also a member of the FEF Network. This is the Evangelical Fraternal Network.
Founded in 2002, \u00c9glise chr\u00e9tienne \u00e9vang\u00e9lique de Saint-Maur came about through the “mother church”. The mother church was located in Paris’s 13th arrondissement. Initially, it comprised Christians from Southeast Asia. They had fled Vietnam and Cambodia in the 1970s and 80s.
Reflecting its roots, the \u00c9glise chr\u00e9tienne \u00e9vang\u00e9lique de Saint-Maur offers services in Mandarin Chinese every Sunday at 11 am. There is also a service in French at 11 am. Joint services are held in French or Mandarin. A translator is available. These joint services occur on average every two months. They are held at either 11 am or 2 pm.
As Evangelicals, they believe the Bible is the Word of God. They see it as eternal and infallible. This is much like the Reformers reaffirmed in the 16th century. They believe in the Trinity. That is God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
They believe in the sufficient and perfect work of Jesus Christ. He died in our place on the cross. He resurrected for our salvation. Faith and personal communion with the Lord Jesus are essential. They enable an authentic Christian life. The forgiveness of sins and salvation in Jesus Christ are offered to everyone. This is regardless of good works.
God gathers all those redeemed in Jesus Christ to form the Church. This includes people from all races, cultures, and nations. Founded at Pentecost, this Church constitutes the body of Jesus Christ. He is the head, the only leader, and the source of life. The Holy Spirit creates unity. This extends beyond denominational barriers. The Church’s calling is to glorify God. It proclaims the good news of God’s Kingdom.
Concrete expression appears in local churches. These are places of gathering. Christians testify to their conversion to the Lord through baptism. They unite and agree to be taught in the Word of God. They share in communion and prayer. They serve for the building up of the Church. They submit to one another. This is based on the gifts given to each by the Holy Spirit. \u00c9glise chr\u00e9tienne \u00e9vang\u00e9lique de Saint-Maur stands as a beacon. It is a testament to faith, community, and the enduring power of belief.