As we have been growing in our understanding and experience of prayer, this Sunday we are diving into one of the hardest parts of faith: what do we do when our prayers seem to go unanswered? When we’re longing for God to intervene or to answer the way we want Him to, and don't see it happen, it can be easy to wonder if God is powerful enough or if …

Abiding isn't a word we use in our daily lives. It means to continue for a long time. This Sunday we continue our Try Praying series examining how abiding in God is the key to building identity, resilience, and peace in the midst of life’s constant demands. Jesus exemplified this rhythm, reminding us that it’s not just what we do but who we are in …

Ever look around our world and wonder if God sees? Do you wonder If God even cares to be involved in your life? As we surveyed many of you, we discovered that even those who pray, have questions. And even those who long to believe that God works through our prayers, have doubts. If we look at a repeated, well known prayer, we can discover the power…

Does prayer really make a difference? Does God hear us? Can we trust that our prayers matter? In the midst of the chaos, anxiety, and busyness of life, we often forget the power of prayer. This Sunday, we’re kicking off our brand new series “Try Praying.” Whether you've never prayed before, feel like your prayers are stuck, or have given up altoget…

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Av Eastown Church

This Sunday, we continue our Politics and Peace series with a focus on practicing public grace and exploring how kindness and self-control, wisdom and understanding, and the fruitfulness of walking humbly with God can shape the way we engage in this political season. Join us as we dive into practical disciplines like monitoring what we are consumin…

we are continuing to discuss how to experience peace and become peacemakers in the midst of this political season. It will most likely require a perspective shift for each of us as well as a willingness to consider the way of Jesus that is often contrary to the way that feels most comfortable. Join us as we continue to pursue both peace and politic…

On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your hope and how would you rate your humility? In this political season, these are two characteristics that our world desperately needs as we show up to conversations, dinner tables, and workspaces together. It will take each of us being honest about where there is opportunity for our hope or humility to grow…

We can stay engaged in the political process without letting it overwhelm us. We can care deeply about the world around us, knowing that real hope doesn’t come from a candidate, but from God. As we continue to discuss a way towards peace this Sunday, it is good to consider how you are showing up. Are there simple shifts that could help you show up …