The Purpose of the Church (2 Cor 4-5)

Isn't the church the very thing that is wrong with religion? Isn't the church what makes Christianity so irrelevant to most of us today? What's the purpose of the church anyway?

• The Purpose of the Church - Christian Cryder
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The Purpose of Christ (Ephesians 2:10-22)

Last week we began our series on purpose by looking at God's purpose. We concluded that God's purpose is to bless the nations! How does he do it? By spending his children. This week we explore the purpose of Christ as the ultimate Son who was spent.

• The Purpose of Christ - Christian Cryder
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Fall Groups

Here at All Souls, we believe that you'll never fully experience God just by showing up on Sundays. We think it's vital to move deeper into the life of the community by participating through-out the week. As we head into Fall, there are a number of ways to get involved.

Community Groups – small groups of 8-12 people that meet weekly to share a meal, build friendships, and learn about God together. These are the bread and butter of communal life here at All Souls.

• Public Faith (Christian Cryder) – learn how a Christian worldview radically changes the way we live, work & engage our culture. This group will help us discover how we actually become an alternate city within the city.
  
• When Helping Hurts (Joe Kesler and Chris Caldwell) – a book group that will learn how to extend real love and mercy to broken and hurting people (both in the church and in our community), without simply enabling them.
  
• Prodigal God (Bob and Laura Ballengee) – a book group that will be reading and discussing Tim Keller's Prodigal God, in order to rediscover the scandal of the prodigal sons story.
  
• Fireside Group – a great entry point for new folks at All Souls. Meets on Sunday evenings to discuss the sermon and share life with one another.

Explorers (Gospel of Mark)– a group specifically geared for non-Christians, barely-Christians, or people who are simply curious about what Christians actually believe. In 7 weeks you'll study an entire book of the Bible (the Gospel of Mark). Any question is fair game, and you'll actually get to develop your own opinion of the Biblical Jesus. One of the coolest things we do at All Souls.

Lit (Book Group) - We're also thinking about a book reading group in which we'd take 4-6 weeks to discuss  Mary Karr's bestselling new memoir, Lit - a gripping account of one woman's journey in overcoming her addiction to alcohol. This is a fascinating read, especially if you are someone who struggles with addiction, grew up in a dysfunctional family, have experienced failure in relationships, or find yourself wondering if God really exists. A really good group for broken people (or folks who love great books).

DNA Groups – small, intimate, same-sex groups of 3-4 people that meet weekly to share deeply and help one another in discipleship, nurture, and accountability (DNA!). This is a great place to grow in your own personal practice of following Jesus. Let us know if you'd like us to help place you in a group!

You can help us out by letting us know what interests you!