As members of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Santa Barbara, as a part of the whole people of God, they affirm their mission to be: To love and serve God and love our neighbor; to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ and teach His Word.
With their deepest roots in the New Testament, the Christian Church Disciples of Christ believes that Jesus is The Christ, The Savior of the world and God's own Son, come into the world. They weekly celebrate around the Lord's table the life, death, resurrection and continuing presence of the Son of God.
Their weekly worship celebration includes sharing of communion that is open to all who wish to partake, because, although they are Christians, they know they are not the only Christians. They gather together as one body of Christ to glorify God, sharing the good news and nurture one another in spiritual growth.