Living Into Community
Over the past several weeks, we’ve been walking through The Community Practice sermon series, and it has been such a joy to see how our church has engaged. From the teaching on the table, to sharing joys and sorrows, to engaging at the ministry fair, the energy and excitement around community has been contagious.
But we don’t want community to just be a topic for a sermon series. Our prayer is that as we practice community that we would experience God at work forming and shaping us into people of love. As we love others and allow ourselves to be loved.. warts and all.. the Holy Spirit does in us what we could never do for ourselves. If you’re looking for ways to take a next step into deeper community, there are several opportunities coming up:
Women’s Bible Study – This week, a new study is launching called Find Your People by Jennie Allen. It’s a great opportunity to grow together in the Word of God while building authentic friendships.
Women’s Retreat – A space designed for deeper connection and friendship, the retreat is a meaningful time to step away and invest in relationships.
Community Groups – We have new groups opening soon, and we’d love to help you find one. Or, you may feel called to gather a few people in your circle to intentionally form a group. The Community Building Team would love to walk with you in that.
Man Coffee – For the guys, there’s an open invitation to join Man Coffee on Tuesday mornings at 6:30 in the café. Come for the coffee (or whatever your morning drink of choice is) and stay for the honest, life-giving conversation.
Finally, we’d like to extend a special invitation to our Community Summit on October 5th, after service. This gathering is for everyone, but especially for those who are leading any kind of “community space” at Hood River Alliance. Together, we’ll share a meal, engage in conversation, and dream about how we can become a community of love and depth in a culture of individualism and superficiality.
We’re excited about what God is doing among us! Let’s not just talk about community—let’s practice it together.