The Apostolic Christian Church seeks to interpret the Bible literally. The teachings of Jesus Christ and his apostles serve as the foundation of the doctrine of this church. The church consists of approximately 90 congregations in the United States, Mexico, Japan, and Canada - including one in Ellington. Members of the church are involved in missionary work locally, nationally and worldwide. The Ellington congregation has 360 members, 200 Sunday School members and a weekly attendance of 575.