Our Mission: Learn to Live Like Christ
Our Vision
We are a spiritual community
A place of genuine love and acceptance where imperfect, broken people who have been hurt and have made mistakes, NE1!, can feel like they truly belong, that they are a part of a group of people who really cares for them. A place where no one feels like they have to hide behind masks to fit in, where we can be completely honest and real with each other. A unity in diversity, where an international student from China, a young professional who works downtown and a homeless alcoholic all feel the warmth of loving community and no one EVER feels like they have to stand alone.
We make disciples of Jesus Christ
A place of life transformation, of learning in community, where people are taught very clearly how to follow the way of Christ, are equipped with everything they might need for spiritual growth, including Biblical training, actual disciplines and practices, even spiritual mentors to guide them through the ups and downs of ACTUALLY living a life that begins to reflect Jesus’ character. A place where God takes hurting and damaged lives and begins to heal them and mend them, freeing people from addictions to pornography, alcohol, from bondages to self-hatred and bitterness, releasing them to become the authentic whole persons that they were created to be. A place where actual life change happens regularly, not overnite but over time, and people find that they can become more than they ever thought they could be.
We passionately love God
A place of first-hand interaction with the raw, active presence of God, where this new relationship is fanned into flame so that it begins to redefine lives, giving us a new center of gravity bringing meaning, wonder, beauty, truth and mystery. A place where God is truly among us, where people are free to express themselves in joyful song, silent prayer, tearful confession, thoughtful meditation, dancing & clapping, fearful awe, the full range of our worship to Him.
We really love people
A place of sacrificial servanthood, where everyone sees that they play a significant role in actively serving the world around them, whether that means being the most encouraging, helpful, honest person in the office or throwing a party for the poor, or visiting your next-door neighbors and asking how you can pray for them. A magnetic community who draw people to Christ through living a lifestyle that resembles His. A people who bring hope to the helpless, who speak and act as if they truly value every human being who crosses their path.
A place of genuine love and acceptance where imperfect, broken people who have been hurt and have made mistakes, NE1!, can feel like they truly belong, that they are a part of a group of people who really cares for them. A place where no one feels like they have to hide behind masks to fit in, where we can be completely honest and real with each other. A unity in diversity, where an international student from China, a young professional who works downtown and a homeless alcoholic all feel the warmth of loving community and no one EVER feels like they have to stand alone.
We make disciples of Jesus Christ
A place of life transformation, of learning in community, where people are taught very clearly how to follow the way of Christ, are equipped with everything they might need for spiritual growth, including Biblical training, actual disciplines and practices, even spiritual mentors to guide them through the ups and downs of ACTUALLY living a life that begins to reflect Jesus’ character. A place where God takes hurting and damaged lives and begins to heal them and mend them, freeing people from addictions to pornography, alcohol, from bondages to self-hatred and bitterness, releasing them to become the authentic whole persons that they were created to be. A place where actual life change happens regularly, not overnite but over time, and people find that they can become more than they ever thought they could be.
We passionately love God
A place of first-hand interaction with the raw, active presence of God, where this new relationship is fanned into flame so that it begins to redefine lives, giving us a new center of gravity bringing meaning, wonder, beauty, truth and mystery. A place where God is truly among us, where people are free to express themselves in joyful song, silent prayer, tearful confession, thoughtful meditation, dancing & clapping, fearful awe, the full range of our worship to Him.
We really love people
A place of sacrificial servanthood, where everyone sees that they play a significant role in actively serving the world around them, whether that means being the most encouraging, helpful, honest person in the office or throwing a party for the poor, or visiting your next-door neighbors and asking how you can pray for them. A magnetic community who draw people to Christ through living a lifestyle that resembles His. A people who bring hope to the helpless, who speak and act as if they truly value every human being who crosses their path.