God's Vision For Community (Acts 10:1-45)

The kind of community we're trying to become, what kills it, and how Jesus makes a difference.

• God's Vision For Community (Acts 10:1-45) - Christian Cryder
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What If...

What if there was a church for people who have given up on church? A place that...

• ...welcomed you as you are, regardless of your spiritual convictions?
  
• ...encouraged you in your spiritual journey, wherever you are in that process?
  
• ...allowed you to be completely honest about your struggles, doubts, and flaws?
• ...wasn't afraid of the hard questions, and didn't shun those who disagree?
  
• ...didn't claim to have all the answers, and admitted when they were wrong?
  
• ...believed it's possible to know God without turning off your brain?
  
• ...worshiped God from the heart, with creativity, mystery, and artistry?
  
• ...tried hard to honor Jesus by taking all of his teachings seriously?
  
• ...met real needs in the city, without asking for anything in return?
  
• ...cared about things that matter, like peace, justice, and true friendship?
  
• ...embraced all types of people, no matter what?

What if there was a church like this? Would you check it out?

All Souls Missoula is a grassroots effort to be this kind of church, by being these kind of people. It's a safe place for friends, families, and people in process to explore faith and experience real community. It's a place you can feel good about bringing your friends to, not because we're perfect, but because we're in this together, and we're excited at where it's going. What if you could help us get there?

Weekly Update

Hey folks! There's lots going on at All Souls Missoula this week...

 On The Radar  - Special events and ways to get involved...

• Explorers 4! - begins this Wednesday @ 6:30 PM at the Cryder place (2307 River Road - look for the mailbox and turn down the alley). A safe place for skeptics, doubters and people with questions to get a better understanding of what Jesus was really about and how he claims to be relevant today. We'll do it by digging into the Old Testament and discussing Keller's new book: Counterfeit Gods. If you have friends who might be interested, please consider inviting them! Click here for details, or contact Christian (529-5568).
  
  
• Love the City! - here at All Souls, we think it's really important to love Missoula - both by serving it where it needs work, and celebrating it where it's great! Since this week is First Friday, this is your chance to grab a friend and support the Arts!
  
• our very own Kelly Hart is exhibiting her original mixed media collages (very cool stuff!) - Friday from 5-8 PM at the HOUSE Design Studio (133 N. Higgins).
  
• the Grizzly Hackle is sponsoring the Fly Fishing Film Tour (fish porn in all its glory!) - Friday @ 7 PM at the Wilma.
• there's a whole slew of other ideas available here (live Irish music anyone?)
• and of course, we'll be catching up as friends at the Kettlehouse (both locations!).
  
  
• Super Bowl Party - want to watch Peyton Manning demolish the Saints? Hope Reggie ransacks the Colts? Clueless about football but like the commercials? Regardless of who you're rooting for, we'd love to have you join us this Sunday @ 3 PM at Scott & Nancy's ranch (up Highway 200 towards Potomac)! Bring your favorite snack, beverage, or dessert, and RSVP to Nancy (244-3010) so she knows how much chili to make! Holler if you need directions!
  
  
• All Souls Softball - yes, the season doesn't start until May, but we need to start rounding up a team now - this will be a city rec league, and we need both men and women! Regardless of your skill level (good, bad, ugly), we'd love to have you! This is a great way to build friendships and have fun! Contact Colin (670-9971) if you're interested!
  
  
• Looking for work? - Bagels on Broadway has part-time and full-time positions. If you know of job openings, please let us know (we're seeing more and more folks looking for work these days - help us help them make connections!).
  

 Weekly Calendar  - things we do regularly...

• Sunday Worship [details] - Sundays @ 10 AM at MCT [map] in Room 307 (the ballroom) on the 3rd floor. Join us as we journey through the Book of Acts, look at what kind of church Jesus would have us try to be! Music, word, and sacrament, all in a kid friendly, casual-yet-reverent atmosphere. Hope to see you soon!
  
  
• Groups for skeptics, doubters, and people with questions...
• Explorers 4 - Counterfeit Gods Reading Group [details] - Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM at Christian's place (2307 River Road, 529-5568)
  
  
• Groups fostering faith & community...
• Northside Community Group [details] - Tuesdays @ 6 PM at Jon & Kendall's / Beau & Esther's place (838 Stoddard, 274-4602 or 531-9089).
  
Southgate Community Group [details] - Wednesdays @ 6 PM at Nick & Layci's place (1928 McDonald Ave, 214-5428).
• McCloud Park Community Group [details] - Thursdays @ 6 PM at Ryan & Rachel's place (1601 W. Kent, 529-2468).
  
• Men's Samson Group - Thursdays @ 7 AM at Ryan's place (1601 W. Kent, 529-2468). This is a group for guys to share openly about our sexual struggles. Really.

Ways to celebrate our city...
• Kettlehouse Fridays [details] - most Fridays around 5 PM at the Kettlehouse Brewery (both locations). Catch up with old friends, make new ones, all over great local beer!

If you have questions about All Souls or would just like to get together over coffee, lunch or a beer, please contact Christian (529-5568) or Ryan (529-2468).

See you soon!
Christian & Ryan
http://allsoulsmissoula.org

Why is it So Hard to Believe? (Acts 9:1-20)

• Why is it So Hard to Believe? (Acts 9:1-20) - Christian Cryder
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Jesus and The Woman at the Well (John 4:1-30)

• Jesus and The Woman at the Well (John 4:1-30) - Christian Cryder
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