Prayer, Care, Response
For the hurting, the hopeless, the discouraged, the depressed, the frustrated, and the confused, we offer God's love, acceptance, guidance, and encouragement. We want to help those who are hurting and to pray for all persons, regardless of their situation and resources, encouraging them to live a life pleasing to God. Our members respond to those in need because they too know how God and His Church has responded to the needs in their own lives. Look through our ministries of providing care, prayer, & response listed on this page. Members are invited to explore training and joining in these ministries.
How can we help you?
Need Prayer?
Send us your request The Prayer Team is committed to helping our members and fellow Christians pray for those in need and to give thanks for the blessings we have been granted. Each member of the Prayer Team prays daily asking for specific help from God. As Christians, we are happy to pray for you no matter who you are. If you want help from God, you are our kind of people.
Hospital, Hospice, and Homebound Visitation?
In addition to Requesting Prayer we offer our love, concern, comfort, and compassion to those admitted to our local (Grossmont & Kaiser Zion) hospitals, hospices, and to those who are homebound in the East County of San Diego. You may Request a Hospital or Home Care Visit. If you live outside the East County San Diego area, we will try to put you in contact with a Christian Care ministry in your area.
Getting Married?
Premarital Counseling is designed to help prepare you and your beloved gain greater insight into a Christ-centered marriage so that you might embark on your life-long journey with one another. Deciding to Marry is a commitment. We are happy to invest in your commitment and upcoming marriage. If you would like to have one of our clergy officiate at your wedding ceremony, you must complete the Premarital Counseling program (please allow 30 days as this requires several sessions). To begin the process, please request a Wedding Information Brochure which contains information and bride and groom questionaires to be completed before requesting a premarital interview. We recommend you schedule your premarital interview three months prior to your wedding date (premarital counseling is scheduled after this preliminary interview).
Funerals?
In addition to our prayer ministry, we offer our compassion and comfort in the hope of the Christian Faith at a time of the death of a loved one. You may request someone to contact you to Arrange a Christian Burial Service in the San Diego metro area. If you live outside the East County San Diego area, we will try to put you in contact with a Christian Care ministry in your area.
Meet our clergy
Our Pastor: Father Keith Acker
Father Keith is a graduate of Nashotah House Theological Seminary and currently serves on their Board of Trustees. Father Keith has received training in Crisis Management, Chemical Dependency, and Premarital Counseling in addition to biblical, pastoral, and theological continuing education. Father Keith says, "We are here to help each other grow in our life in Christ, to minister to one another, and to bring the gospel to every person we meet." Father Keith and his wife, Alice, live in Alpine at Victoria House where he keeps his office and maintains a chapel for weekday services.
Father Keith is a member of the Society of the Holy Cross, a society of priests under a Rule of Life to uphold the faith and order of the undivided Church. He also serves as a Chaplain for the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. In addition, Father Keith leads the Web Work Group for Forward in Faith North America (FiFNA). He serves as President of the Alpine Christian Ministerial Association.
Father Keith also teaches private guitar lessons for all ages (LavaRockGuitar.info) and group lessons for teens through www.FreeTeenGuitarClass.com outreach program. He designs, hosts, and manages Content Management System websites through LavaRockMedia.com.
Our Bishops
Bishop Richard Boyce, Diocese of the West (REC & ACNA)
Bishop Boyce is the pastor to the clergy and congregations of the Diocese of the West (DOW), including our congregation. Bishop Boyce has delegated oversight of our congregation to Father Acker but keeps in regular communication with Father Keith and the leadership team. He visits annually to Confirm those who are ready to take on their full role as ministers in Alpine and the surrounding East County area. Bishop Boyce and his wife, Cathie, live in the Seattle area.
Bishop Winfield Mott, Coadjutor Diocese of the West (REC & ACNA)
Bishop Mott assists Bishop Boyce as a pastor to the clergy and congregations of the Diocese of the West. Bishop Mott and his wife, Micki, live in Deming, New Mexico. Bishop Mott is a former resident of Crest, a neighboring village of Alpine, CA.