Three Chopt
  Presbyterian Church
9315 Three Chopt Rd
Richmond VA 23229
804-270-5452
  
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Pastor / Head of Staff
 
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Music Director
 
Director of Children's Ministry and Promises Preschool
 
Co-Director of Children's Ministry
 
Youth Director
 
Contemporary Worship Music
 
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Administrative Assistant
 
Three Chopt Presbyterian Church
 
9315 Three Chopt Road
Richmond VA 23229
804-270-5452
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... is to embrace, empower and equip one another to live as disciples in the body of Christ.

As disciples of Christ, we are called to courageously witness to God's love for all people.

Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we will enthusiastically proclaim God's love, grace and hope; faithfully nurture one another through God's Word; and generously reach out with God's care to those in need.

For directions to Three Chopt Church, located in Richmond's West End on Three Chopt Road, between Parham & Pemberton, click on the Mapquest logo:

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Three Chopt Presbyterian Church originated in the minds of eleven people, who envisioned a church dedicated to centering around families and service -- becoming a church without walls.  The church name came from an old Indian Trail between coastal Virginia and Charlottesville, which was blazed with three chop marks on trees.

Three Chopt Presbyterian Church was chartered on March 4, 1965, with a membership of 55 people.  Worship was at Ridge Elementary School, but committee work, fellowship, study and small group worship were held in members' homes -- this was know as "House Church".  The church's first office (and Christian Education Closet) was in the trunks of members' cars.  Hymnbooks were borrowed and a pitch pipe was vital to the tiny choir.
 
On May 21, 1967, ground was broken for our first building -- worship services then moved to the downstairs fellowship hall.  On Sept 16, 1973, ground was broken on the second building phase, and worship services shifted to the upstairs fellowship hall.  After a difficult period in 1984, a leap of faith was taken with the employment of a part-time Minister of Music and the calling of a new pastor.  The church grew, and in 1990 we celebrated our 25-year journey with the dedication of our new, current sanctuary.
 
Now celebrating 40+ years, Three Chopt Presbyterian Church has flourished in membership and programs, while retaining its original essence of caring for one another in Christ; and we continue being a witness in the world; and we continue being a church without walls.
Welcome to Three Chopt Presbyterian Church!
We invite you to join us!  We have Inquirer classes in the fall, winter and spring at 10:00 am on Sundays in the Parlor. This class gives you a chance to meet other prospective members, elders and leaders of the church, and to learn much more about Three Chopt Presbyterian Church.  Review the following and contact one of the pastors with any questions.

There are several easy ways to become a member:

a.  by Profession of Faith in Jesus Christ, and Baptism -- If you have not been baptized, you may join by making a public profession of faith and being baptized. Those previously baptized simply need to publicly profess their faith.
b.  by Reaffirmation of Faith -- If you have been a member of a Christian church but have not been active in recent years, you may join by reaffirming your need of and dependence on Christ
c.  by Certificate of Transfer -- If you have made a profession of faith and are a member of another church, you may join by transferring your membership.  After you join Three Chopt, we will contact your former church and request your certificate of membership transfer.
 
The Day You Join - You will gather for photographs and a meeting with the Session.  You will be received into membership by answering the following questions:
1. Do you trust in Jesus Christ and accept him as your Lord and Savior?
2. Do you intend to be Christ's faithful disciple, seeking to obey his teaching and to show his love to your life's end?
3. Do you intend to continue in the covenant God made with you in your baptism, to be a faithful member of this congregation, to share in its ministry through your prayers and gifts, your study and service, and so fulfill your calling to be a disciple of Jesus Christ?

You will be welcomed and introduced to the congregation at a worship service following your meeting with the Session.
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