LOVE this! Similar movements are rising up all across Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee. The disdain for the 'institution' and the desperate search for authentic siblings in Christ has captivated thousands here, mostly meeting in houses, small community centers and retail spaces, city parks, and local eateries. It's a fascinating time for the 21st century Church.
Couldn't agree more! And yes! I've also known some folks doing similar things in Canada, the UK and Australia. It's so cool to see such unity in such a simple yet profound way of being church.
Refreshing to read and get a glimpse of what the christ centered core can look like that isn't centered around the usual structure of worship, greet, pass the offering, sermon, go home. Years ago in a meeting where the pastor was in attendance, I shared a suggestion of minimizing the Sermon, and maximizing face to face conversation with each other. Needless to say, the pastor got a little red in the face and hot under the collar. We asked too many questions and were told we probably didn't belong there. They were right. We moved on even though we tend to be the steady kind of people that stick things out no matter how hard. Sigh... Blessings to you as you meet and follow the Spirit! ❤️
LOVE this! Similar movements are rising up all across Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee. The disdain for the 'institution' and the desperate search for authentic siblings in Christ has captivated thousands here, mostly meeting in houses, small community centers and retail spaces, city parks, and local eateries. It's a fascinating time for the 21st century Church.
Couldn't agree more! And yes! I've also known some folks doing similar things in Canada, the UK and Australia. It's so cool to see such unity in such a simple yet profound way of being church.
Christianity the faith needs what you are doing, so I thank you.
Refreshing to read and get a glimpse of what the christ centered core can look like that isn't centered around the usual structure of worship, greet, pass the offering, sermon, go home. Years ago in a meeting where the pastor was in attendance, I shared a suggestion of minimizing the Sermon, and maximizing face to face conversation with each other. Needless to say, the pastor got a little red in the face and hot under the collar. We asked too many questions and were told we probably didn't belong there. They were right. We moved on even though we tend to be the steady kind of people that stick things out no matter how hard. Sigh... Blessings to you as you meet and follow the Spirit! ❤️
I’m so on board with this. Thank you for your courage and willingness to share this journey.
In terms of a scale for involvement, this community would be high acceptance and high commitment?