Many simple churches are meeting online these days. This is proving to be a great opportunity for connection and community for many that have never enjoyed “simple church” life! Fill out this questionnaire and we will do our best to help you begin down the road of virtual simple church!
“Finding church” is challenging anytime, but with the COVID-19 quarantine, perhaps our need to re-think “church” has never been more clear? Join us in reading and having a conversation around the many important issues Wayne Jacobsen addresses in this book. Online Meeting – April 22nd at 7:30 PM EST.
Amid the COVID-19 quarantine, let’s recapture the importance of a “church of two!” What is a church of two? Why is it important? Check out this post!
With the Coronavirus canceling “church services” across the land, folks are starting to ask questions about what “having church” in your home looks like. Here are some ideas and thoughts on the subject!
Do we “cancel church?” This is the question many church leaders are wrestling with today. The coronavirus is bringing many aspects of society to a screeching halt. Governments have asked churches to close. Are we “selling out” if we fail to stand up to the government? I would contend that the issue lies with the premise. While it may be possible and even necessary to cancel a church service, the Church cannot be canceled. Jesus said, “I will build My church and gates of hell will not prevail against it.” I would like to suggest that He is doing just fine with this promise and the Coronavirus will not prevent Jesus from keeping His word. “But Gavin,” you say, “Church/church service–you are only bringing up a matter of semantics. We all know that the Church… Read More »Canceling Church
Kentucky Governor urges citizens to avoid large crowds and to have time with their family this weekend in their home where they can “practice their faith and worship.”
We will host a Good Friday worship and reflection gathering at the Prayer Room on Broadway in Lexington KY on Good Friday (April 10) at 7 pm! This time will feature worship and easter reflections from various simple church friends from the region. We hope you and your family can make plans to celebrate Easter with us during this special simple church network gathering. Light refreshments will be available. If you desire to participate by sharing a scripture reading, song, poem, please let us know or just come prepared to share. This is a great opportunity to bring friends and family as we celebrate together! Good Friday Celebration Gathering – Hosted by the Simple Church Alliance 7pm // April 10, 2020 Lexington Prayer Room – 1218 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504 RSVP here
Words can’t express the gratitude my family and I have for all the support we have received this year. Our hearts are full of love for so many of you who have reached out as we have faced the challenges associated with our wonderful daughter Wylie! Personally, this been the most difficult year of my life, but also one of the most rewarding as we have seen countless miracles of healing and of generosity! 2020 VISION As we look into 2020 much is uncertain. That is true for all of us. But many things are certain. Jesus is still King. His love is immense. His plans and purposes will prevail! As I have considered 2020 and how best to focus my energies with the Simple Church Alliance, while also seeking to primarily be there to… Read More »A Note From Gavin
Friends! You are invited to come together with others in simple church families across the region for a special Christmas network gathering! We will enjoy a meal, Christmas music, poetry, a reading of the Christmas story, and encouragement from one another! Sunday, December 15 10 am-Noon 3060 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington KY 40503 (Simple Church Office @ First Southern National Bank) Meal Please consider bringing a dish! Like most simple church gatherings, this will be a potluck. Drinks, napkins, plates and etc. will be provided. If you bring a dessert, please bring that in addition to another item. Music Would you like to contribute? If so, drop us a line. Dana and Diego will provide some carols as well as Kate and Kaleb and anyone else who has a song to share! Story/Poem Do you have… Read More »Simple Church Network Christmas Gathering
Simple church leaders and those interested in leading simple church communities… Rubin McClain and I want to invite you to a two-part discussion on the short book Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Part one will cover the first two chapters of Bonhoeffer’s classic book on Christian community. We will enjoy a light breakfast together and examine together what the Lord might say to simple/house/organic church leaders through Bonhoeffer’s experience with the Lord. When? Where? Life Together: Part 1 – Saturday, November 16th from 9-10:30 am First Southern National Bank at 3060 Harrodsburg Road in Lexington, KY 40503. While not required, it certainly would benefit all to have read these chapters prior to our time together. You can purchase them online most anywhere and I’m sure that most libraries would also have the book. If… Read More »Life Together: Leadership Gathering Nov. 16
