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“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another — and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” Hebrews 10:24-25

Spiritual transformation is the progressive change from a condition of human existence contrary to God's purposes... To one in which people are able to enjoy fullness of life in harmony with God.

We believe this process happens by God’s grace. Growth is a process that takes time and depends on the work of the Holy Spirit and our willingness to change. While no one can cause another person’s spiritual growth, our desire is to foster an environment that encourages growth. Throughout the Bible we see clear evidence of the importance of healthy relationships.  

The example of Jesus and his first followers and the experience of Jesus’ followers ever since, convinces us that growth happens best in healthy community with others. There is a wonderful freedom that comes as we join together to share life, to study and to serve together.

This is why we seek to foster spiritual transformation in the context of community. An important way we do this is through Adult Spiritual Life classes that take place on Sunday morning and especially through our small group ministry that we call CommunityLife. For people exploring the Christian faith for the first time or those who want to refresh their faith we offer the Alpha Course. Most Wednesdays during the school year we gather for Community Dinner Night. It's a fun time for the whole family to connect and learn.

“Faith is not opposed to knowledge; it is opposed to sight.  And grace is not opposed to effort; it is opposed to earning.  Commitment is not sustained by confusion, but by insight.  The person who is uninformed or confused inevitably will be unstable and vulnerable in action, thought, and feeling.” — Dallas Willard