About Us
Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received us, to the glory of God.
The Coptic Church
The Coptic Orthodox church is an ancient apostolic church established by St Mark, author of the gospel of Mark, in Egypt during the first century AD. Copts have had a solid historical role in the Christian church, with contributions to the central Christian dogmas of the Trinity, Christology, monasticism, and other parts of early Christian life.
Today, there are over 10 million Coptic Christians in Egypt, comprising the largest Christian group in the middle east. There is also a sizable community of Coptic churches all over the world, with hundreds of churches across North America, South America, Europe, Australia, Africa, and Asia.
Our Mission Statement
Saint Philopater and Saint Demiana Coptic Orthodox Church (SPSD) is a Coptic Orthodox Christian community in Lynnwood, Washington, established on July, 31 2019 with a mission of expressing the Coptic Orthodox Faith in English. SPSD is committed to providing its congregation with a place of worship which follows the Orthodox Faith according to the rich Coptic rites and tradition, and to establishing relationships with the community at large. By the grace of God, we strive for an organized and thriving church that will nurture a sense of fellowship within its congregation and focus on raising its youth with diligence so that future generations may understand and fully appreciate the beauty of the Holy Mysteries and enjoy an intimate relationship with God.
Core Values
To be Christ centered – in every action, service, activity, and event
To educate our congregation about our Coptic Orthodox faith
To celebrate Liturgies and all the Sacraments in English
To provide community service and outreach
To actively live our faith within the church and within the community
To provide punctual and organized services
To be a community with dedicated servant leaders, transparency, and congregation input