• ABOUT US

    Who we are, where we come from, and
    where we’re headed as a church family

WHO WE ARE

Here’s the deal, we at Church of the Oranges care about one thing more than anything else, Jesus Christ. Church of the Oranges is a family of individuals that have found hope in Jesus, and simply want as many people as possible to experience that same freedom.

WHERE WE COME FROM

The Church of the Crossroads started in 1978 with 40 members from around Essex County got together and imagined a church that was truly welcoming to everyone – where everyone had a seat at the table regardless of personal history, family background, ethnicity, or gender. This church has since blossomed into the church that it is today, based on those humble beginnings.

WHERE WE’RE HEADED

What’s the bottom line? More than ever, Church of the Oranges is committed to fostering a family built around hope. Hope for the future. Hope for Better. Hope for progress. Hope for Jesus. And as we move forward as a family, inclusion and belonging remain at the center of who we are as followers of Christ.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN

What does this mean for you? Most importantly, you’re always welcome at Church of the Oranges. We’re saving a seat for you. Wherever you’re at in your faith journey, you’ll always be accepted as part of the COTO family. Beyond that, if you’re ready to plan your first visit, click here. If you want to learn more about our beliefs as a church, click here. Or if you’d simply like to get in touch with a person on our lead team directly, click here.

Our Beliefs

Seventh-day Adventists accept the Bible as the only source of our beliefs. We invite you to explore our beliefs and join us in our pursuit of living out our faith in boldness and passion.

Our Mission & Vision

We are committed to living out the values of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to love God, love others, and share the good news of Jesus Christ. 

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