Who We Are
The Church of the Risen Savior is a member of the Syro-Chaldean Church of North America. The members of the Church of the Risen Savior uphold the value & importance of our Vision:
Our Vision
A desire to live out our individual & collective faith in God among our community. We seek to demonstrate God's care for every person in real and practical ways, inviting those we meet to discover a personal relationship with Christ, grow as His disciple, and join us in impacting our community with knowledge and love of God found only in Christ Jesus
Our Pastor
Rev. Ed Campolongo - Senior Pastor
Fr. Ed was raised in Eastchester NY where he attended and served at sister church The Congregation of the Messiah, now in Tuckahoe. He has served as Senior Pastor of Church of the Risen Savior since 1988. He is a graduate of the Kings College, Briarcliff Manor, NY where he graduated with a B.A. in History. He also holds a Masters degree in Educational Administration from Columbia International University,South Carolina. Fr. Ed enjoys reading, biking, and fishing. He makes his home in Vernon with his wife Leslie.
Our Mission:
Inspire, Experience, & Share the Reality of Christ
Our Core Values:
Praise & Worship - A life lived and given back in worship of God
Liturgical & Sacramental Worship - The value of holy & historical worship
Preaching & Teaching Scripture - Biblical teaching from the Word of God
Evangelism & Outreach - Sharing the life-changing message of Christ
Missions & Missionary Work - Being salt & light wherever God calls
The uniqueness of each person - Every person matters to God
Diligent pursuit of a personal relationship with Christ - Endeavoring to run the race set before us.
The Trinity - God the Father, Son & Holy Spirit as confessed in the Nicene Creed
Demonstrating Christ's love & compassion -Bearing others burdens & the hope found in God
Fellowship - Joining and enjoying the community of Faith