A NOTE FROM PASTOR CAREY     Dear Church, In the Garden of Gethsemane, we get to witness an honest and authentic moment of prayer from Jesus. Jesus’ prayer for the cup to pass from him reveals that love is costly—but He chooses obedience anyway. The cup represents entering fully into the suffering and brokenness of the world, yet Jesus does not turn away! Instead, He surrenders to God's will and moves toward the cross. That same pattern shapes our calling: compassion means not shying away...

A NOTE FROM PASTOR CAREY     Dear Church, “Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.” We pray these words together often, but how often do we reflect on their meaning? What would it really look like for God's will to be done in such completeness that earth looked just like Heaven? What would have to change about the world we live in, so that God's will would be reflected? What is our role in bringing about those changes? This week we'll explore how prayer is meant to...

A NOTE FROM PASTOR CAREY     What makes the difference between a good group of friends and a small group? This Sunday we’ll be exploring one of the elements that is essential to a small group: accountability. Small group relationships are special because they make us better! They connect us with one another, and they bring us ever closer to the people God has created us to be. When we hold one another accountable in love, we help each other on the journey to become more Christlike day after...