Our Essential Beliefs

GOD - There is one GOD and Father of all, Who is our Refuge and Creator (Gen. 1:1; Eph. 4:6; 2 Sam. 22:31).

JESUS - Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. He is our Lord and our Savior and the Author and Perfector of our faith (Matt. 16:16; Heb. 12:2).

HOLY SPIRIT - The Holy Spirit of God dwells in the heart of every Christian. He is our Helper and Comforter. (Rom. 8:9; John 14:26; 16:7)

BIBLE - The Bible is the inspired Word of God, and the authority for all Christians. The Word of God is living and active. (II Tim. 3:16-17; Heb. 4:12).

RESTORE - Restore the New Testament Church (Matt. 16:18; Acts 2:42-47).

Our History

The First Christian Church in Glen Burnie, Maryland began in May, 1957. In the preamble of her constitution it states, "In order to define an organizational structure and operating procedures that will promote and facilitate the work of Christ's Church in an orderly and peaceable manner, this constitution is adopted for the First Christian Church of Glen Burnie, MD. As our final authority is Holy Scripture, this instrument cannot supplant scripture nor serve as a creed, but is intended only to set forth principles and methods derived from and consistent with scripture." The word of God was important to the establishment of this congregation and is just as important today, as the church moves forward to God's glory.

The church building on Oak Manor Drive was a small facility consisting of a room for the worship service, bathroom, baptistry, and a small storage space. As the attendance grew, so did the building. An addition was built with an auditorium that seated 205 people, extra classrooms, and a kitchen.

In 1982, the congregation was 114 in number, average attendance. Gary Serago was hired to be the new evangelist. Fresh out of Eastern Christian College, Brother Gary, set out to win souls for Jesus. The church began to grow, by God's grace, and hard work. With the growth of the church and limited land, Gary and others in the church saw the need for the purchase of land. Through much prayer and searching, God provided 24.24 acres of property on New Cut Road in Severn, MD, only two and a half miles from the Oak Manor facility. This would be the "promised" land and a goal for the congregation to shoot for.

By 1987, the average attendance was 249. Then, by 1991, further additions were made to the building; 4 new offices, 6 new classrooms, new bathrooms, and a new foyer. By this time the average yearly attendance was 342 and the church was offering three worship services on Sunday mornings. The church was still looking toward the "promised" land of New Cut Road and many new souls were being won to Christ.

In 1996, the church broke the 400 mark with an average attendance of 401, and praise be to God that the church continues to grow. The old facility at Oak Manor Drive was eventually sold, and ground was broken in September 1997 and construction began on the new building at New Cut Road that seats 555. The first worship service and dedication for the Christian Church of Christ at New Cut was held on June 21st, 1998, Fathers Day. A fitting day to dedicate the building to our Heavenly Father.

As the church has entered the new millennium, we are pressing onward and upward with the Lord's work. We have adopted a three-word mission statement that we call out eternal mission. This statement defines and directs all that we do. Our eternal mission is biblical and simple; it is "To Please God." It is taken from II Corinthians 5:9 which says, "So whether we stay on earth or go home, we always want to please God" (TSEB).  January 2006, the name of the church was changed to Severn Christian Church. 

At Severn Christian Church, you will find people who are excited about the Lord Jesus Christ and the salvation from sin that comes only through Him (John 14:12). It has been said, "people like to go to church where people like to go to church." At SCC, you will find people who are living victorious Christian lives and are rejoicing in the goodness of God! Please accept this invitation as a personal request to come and learn about God and how to please Him by knowing Him as your Heavenly Father and His son Jesus as your Lord and Savior! We'll be looking for you.