Who we are as Knollwood

Knollwood is a distinctive congregation of believers with a tradition of being welcoming and nurturing. A spiritual home for those of any age, we are open to all persons without regard to their status, unique needs, or any other type of exclusion.

Here we seek God’s presence through worship that engages the mind and heart, enlivened by sacred music drawn from many traditions. The spirit of Christ leads us to wrestle together with difficult questions of faith as well as with pressing social issues, but to do so with grace.

We embody our faith in an integrated way as we seek to grow in body, mind, and spirit. That faith compels us to be deeply engaged in our community, serving alongside many partners to meet vital needs—whether they be needs of children, families, or those in difficult life circumstances.

As Baptist Christians, we are grounded in religious liberty for all, beginning with a free believer in a free church, where every person may craft a deeply personal faith in relationship with others. We are affiliated with the Alliance of Baptists, the American Baptist Churches, and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.

In our spiritual quest, we are shaped by the biblical witness. We value integrity and authenticity in faith development, respect for each others’ perspectives, and openness to interfaith understanding. Above all, we are pilgrims in the way of Jesus, that although we may be diverse in thought, we are unified and transformed through God’s welcoming love.