Then Paul left the synagogue and went next door to the house of Titius Justus, a worshiper of God. Crispus, the synagogue ruler, and his entire household believed in the Lord; and many of the Corinthians who heard him believed and were baptized.
Acts 18:7-8

It's tempting to want to pursue experiences where large crowds are showing up, thinking the large crowd somehow validates the experience. However, the only thriving aspects of community life are those where Jesus is speaking and people are listening to His Words, rather than evaluating based on size.

Jesus often spoke to smaller groups -- in homes, over dinner, on boats, etc. He does the same in the church today. At Church on the Hill we call these opportunities to gather around Jesus Connect Groups.

Connect Groups are more adequate for certain Bible study/training, prayer, service and personal relationships, but only as they are centered around Jesus and His Word. Rather than centering around our own stories and discussions, each Connect Group foundationally looks to Jesus and His Word for all that pertains to life.


The following is a list of Connect Groups currently available:

Capitol Hill Connect Group
Where: The Burrows' apartment, 1826 14th Avenue, #3 Google Map
When: Monday nights at 8:00p
What: Studying the Book of John
Misc: (location is a tan building with white trim on the East side of 14th Avenue between E. Denny Way and E. Howell St. Go up the first set of stairs and to the right to #3)


Capitol Hill Connect Group (Not Currently Meeting)
Where: The Hoffman's house, 947 21st Ave  Google Map
When: Tuesday nights at 7:30p
What: Studying the book of Isaiah


Capitol Hill Connect Group
Where: The Hudsons’ house, 802 17th Avenue Google Map
When: Wednesday nights at 8:00p
What: Studying the book of Matthew







 

Reality: We believe scripture tells us the truth about who God is, who we are, and the reality of our situation

And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, [Jesus] explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. (Luke 24:27)

Rebirth: We believe Jesus is the only means for a new beginning and continued renewal

He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior (Titus 3:5-6)

Ripen: We believe it is vital to continue growing and to bear fruit as disciples of Jesus Christ

Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:4-5)

Relationship: We believe in a life of community – with God, family, church and neighborhood

The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free — and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. (1 Cor. 12:12-13)

Radiate:We believe God commands all disciples to be ministers and missionaries

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. (1 Peter 2:9)