What To Expect

At Slash Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), our doors are wide open to people from all backgrounds, regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey. All are accepted and welcome here. If you are looking for a church, welcome. We are a life-giving church located between Ashland and Mechanicsville in Hanover County.

You will find that Slash is a Christian community dedicated to infusing God's love into people and families through engaging, powerful, and relevant worship services. We love traditional hymns and contemporary worship songs. We sing them all.

Children are the church and we include them in our services. After the Children's Message they go to their own worship center for Children Worship & Wonder where they hear Bible stories in a way that allows them to enter into the stories and form responses out of their own life experiences. We also offer nursery service for kids up to age 3. We have Youth meetings for 6th to 12th graders and also offer a K-4th grade program for children during the week.

Our Story

We have been worshipping and reaching up to a loving God for a long time here at Slash. We have a long history as a house of worship. Slash Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) began in 1842 when members purchased historic Slash Church. However our building was erected in 1729-32 as the Upper Church of Saint Paul's Parish in Hanover County. Slash Church's location next to swampy woods (a "slash" in 18th-century terms) gave it its name. The Reverend Patrick Henry, uncle of the famous patriot, served as rector from 1737 until 1777. Among its early worshipers the church claims Patrick Henry, Dolley Madison, and Henry Clay, all once residents of the area. During the Civil War, Slash Church was used as a hospital and gave a nearby cavalry battle its name. This white weatherboarded structure survives as the oldest and best-preserved frame colonial church in Virginia.

Our rich history is not our full story. On your first visit you will find a vibrant congregation dedicated to reaching up to a God who never gives up on us enriching our lives with Bible study. A congregation that is reaching out to our community wherever we see needs. We come together for worship and to support one another and welcome visitors to our worship services. Rev. Michael Weeks became our Pastor in 2010 and we have continued to enjoy growth over the last 15 years.

Our Beliefs

Who We Are

Slash is a part of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The Disciples are a movement of more than 3,000 congregations in the United States and Canada, committed to sharing the limitless love of God throughout the world.

Our Identity

We are a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one Body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us.

Our Vision

To be a faithful, growing church, that demonstrates true community, deep Christian spirituality and a passion for justice. – Micah 6:8

Our Confession

As members of the Christian Church,
We confess that Jesus is the Christ,
the Son of the living God, and proclaim him Lord and Savior of the world.

Our Communion

All are welcome to the Lord’s Table for the sake of mission and for the sake of the world as the one family of God. at Slash we celebrate communion every Sunday. That’s why we use a chalice as our logo.

Our Mission

The Mission of Slash Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): to be and to share the good news of Jesus Christ, witnessing, loving and serving from our doorsteps to the ends of the earth.“ -- Acts 1:8

Our Staff

We are blessed with a great ministry team that is prepared to serve with you.

Contact them by phone through the church office at 804-798-4520 or by email.
Office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Our mailing address:
Slash Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
11353 Mount Hermon Road
Ashland, VA 23005

Rev. Michael Weeks, Senior Minister

Kathleen Prettyman, Church Administrator

Organ & Piano

Michael Peterman, Worship Leader & Choir Director

Rev. Frances Stanley, Associate Minister

Julie Matthews, Nursery

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