Grace and peace to you, and greetings from Christikon.

There’s something about the road to Christikon. The pavement ends. The pace slows. The noise fades. And somewhere along the way, you begin to notice again—your breath, the beauty around you, and the quiet presence of God.

That’s the gift of this place.

Each week, people arrive carrying questions, hopes, fears, and longings. And as the days unfold, so do they. Community takes root. Faith awakens. Life is shared in ways that are both simple and profound.

Our 2026 theme, Still We Sing: Finding Our Voice with Refrains of Faith through the Gospel of Matthew, reminds us that faith isn’t always loud or easy. Some days, the song comes freely. Other days, it’s quieter, harder to find.

And yet—still, we sing.

We sing because God meets us here—in creation, in community, and in the rhythms of life together. We sing because God is still at work.

As we celebrate 75 years of ministry, we give thanks for all that has been and look ahead with hope. This summer, we welcome an extraordinary staff, expand opportunities into the fall, and continue to grow in ways that strengthen this place for the future.

Christikon has always been part of an old story—the story of God’s love. And year after year, that story becomes new again in the lives of those who come here.

We’re glad you’re here.

And wherever you go, Christ goes with you.

Still, we sing.

—Pastor Heather