Who We Are

Our Vision

Our Vision is a community where we

Participate in God's creative action in life,
Practice the welcoming hospitality of Jesus Christ,
Proclaim the living presence of the Holy Spirit.

Our Faith

Our faith is in action, living the prayer of Christ "that we may all be one." [John 17:21]

We believe in the extravagant welcome of Jesus. We accept into the congregation and as friends all who believe in God without regard to race, color, culture, age, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, or mental ability.

We share a life together in work and worship, in prayer and in play. Our love of God is manifested through our compassionate care for all God’s children. The Red Lodge Community Church is a proud member of the United Church of Christ (UCC). To find out more about the UCC, please click here.

Our Community

Our Community is composed of members and friends from every walk of life, differing nationalities, and circumstances. We are a community through the calling of the Holy Spirit and an earnest desire to make our community a better place for all following the example of Christ.

We celebrate our faith by coming together as a community to gather in God’s presence, hear God’s Word proclaimed, respond in prayer and song, and depart encouraged to do God’s work in the world. In addition to gathering on Sundays, we celebrate Worship throughout the Christian seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter, and we gather for other events that mark milestones and passages in the lives of our family of faith.

Our Church Staff

The Community Church Staff is here to serve you in the church office Monday through Thursday from 8am to 1pm. To read more about our staff, just click on their picture. If you would like to contact any of our professional staff, please email at the links below or call the main office phone number at 406-446-1444.

Pastor Chuck Aurand

Rev. Charles Aurand
Pastor Chuck is a relative newcomer to the Big Sky State. He grew up in the mountains of Northern Arizona. After studying physics and astronomy, Chuck received the call to ministry. Graduating with a degree in Religious Studies from the University of Arizona, he went on to receive his Master of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. His passions include the earth sciences, eastern religion and meditation, reading, and walking in the woods with his wife, Patti.
email Pastor Chuck

Lynette Coleman, Office Manager

Lynette Coleman, Office Manager
Lynette is our Office Manager extraordinaire. While she was born and raised in Oregon and lived in several other places, she has lived in Red Lodge for 36 years (and a member of the church). Lynette has been the office manager for over 12 years and has seen the many physical changes in the building. She keeps the church calendar and building use schedule, does the Shalom (the newsletter), creates financial statements, does payroll and a variety of other duties to keep everything running smoothly. This is her primary part-time position, but she also supports her husband's business.
email Office Manager

         Joy Monroe and Laura Way, Service Accompanists
         We are blest with two talented musicians who serve as our service accompanists.
         Music has always been a driving passion in our worship.
         Come and hear. Come and worship.

Marty Clague, Choir Director

Marty Clague, Choir Director
A long time barbershop singer, Marty loves the harmony of a choir practiced in its craft. Together with our talented choir members, he brings inspiring melodies to lift our spirits in worship.