Founded in 1959, the Lafayette Christian Church is an open and affirming congregation whose mission is to "encourage discussion and embrace difference." The church is part of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), which has more than 850,000 members and nearly 4,000 congregations in America. The church is located across the street from the Lafayette Regional Hiking trailhead, close to the Lafayette Community and Senior Centers. It hosts events, including weddings, and offers rental of its garden, courtyard and banquet hall.