In Paul’s letter from prison to the church at Ephesus, we read about God’s promise of reconciliation to himself and to one-another and the practical outworking of this reconciliation in our everyday lives. God was inviting the Ephesian church into a greater holiness and renewal for their city that we desire to see in ourselves and in our city today.

In Paul’s letter from prison to the church at Ephesus, we read about God’s promise of reconciliation to himself and to one-another and the practical outworking of this reconciliation in our everyday lives. God was inviting the Ephesian church into a greater holiness and renewal for their city that we desire to see in ourselves and in our city today.

In Paul’s letter from prison to the church at Ephesus, we read about God’s promise of reconciliation to himself and to one-another and the practical outworking of this reconciliation in our everyday lives. God was inviting the Ephesian church into a greater holiness and renewal for their city that we desire to see in ourselves and in our city today.

What does the Bible define as “The Church”? Over the years, has the meaning of church been altered? And does the world view the church as a negative, polarized community that they want no part of? The church is more than just walls, a building, pews and pulpit. The Bible teaches us that each of us make up the church. That we are to serve and love one another. That we should be a unified front for love, grace, forgiveness, and selflessness. How do we go about becoming the church that the Bible calls us to be?

This Christmas Eve, let’s think about the question: “What are you looking for?” Some of us are going to head out to find that last minute gift, but no. Let’s take a dive into what we look for in a deep personal, emotional, spiritual way.

Supposedly it’s the “most wonderful time of year,” but is it? Christmas just feels so complicated. So much to do. So little time. And if we’re not careful we can loose the meaning of Christmas. Come learn as we navigate this season together!