A couple of years ago, I heard a phrase I'd never heard before but immediately connected with. It's "a third place" or "a third space." According to a very helpful article I Googled, "A third place is a familiar public spot where you regularly connect with others known and unknown, over a shared interest or activity." Your first space is home, and your second is work, but people are realizing how important third spaces are.
I was excited when I heard this phrase because, without being told, I already knew that I had access to the best third space. We are the Third Space.
Church, we already have what the human heart is longing for - community that makes a difference in our lives, where people know our names and are doing life with us. And, we have the best reason to create and nurture this space: Jesus. (Since, of course, He's why we gather!)
And, let me point you to one of the most life-giving third spaces that I know of - Groups. New groups start next week and they provide such an excellent third space. They are a place to gather around our shared desire to know Jesus more, connect with others and be known by them. It is always worth the time you invest.
All the information is on our website but here are this season's Groups in a nutshell:
Sunday Debrief - Wednesdays - starts January 28
Alpha - Wednesdays - starts January 28
KidzConnect - Wednesdays - starts January 28
Women's Prayer Connection - Tuesdays once/month
Men of Freedom - Saturdays once/month
See you in a third space!
Pastor Tracy
THIS SUNDAY
SUNDAY, January 25 @ 10am
HE LEADS ME
Jehovah Nissi: The Lord is Our Banner
Tracy Dunham
Join us for our IN-PERSON SERVICES OR
LIVESTREAM on Sunday!
10:00 - Live Service & Kids Church (+Church Online)