Church is a gathering of people who live out the story of God in everyday life. Each person is in the process of developing identity as we are together transformed by Jesus and find our place in the story. We share the good news, minister to the marginalized, and celebrate creativity as we serve with each member's unique talents.
Grit City Church connects the unchurched and the discouraged to a spiritual family, cultivating community in a dinner church model. By sharing a meal with our new neighbors, we also create a space where everyone can pursue authenticity and worship honestly amidst hurt, trouble, celebration and joy.
Developing Identity - Deeply knowing that God loves you and has called you to know God and be known by God. This happens when we lay down our self-created identity and embrace the Story of God.
Pursuing Authenticity - We want to match our words with our actions. We work to eliminate the gap between what we say and what we do.
Cultivating Community - Just as gardens and home environments need to be cultivated, so do communities. We aim to live out the love and ethics that Jesus called us to in the Story of God. We want to see bit by bit the reign of God expressed here on earth, especially as we serve Tacoma.
Celebrating Creativity - Every person has been uniquely created by God. You have a distinct voice and gift to share. We will champion and elevate each person's contribution to the church.
The church is being planted by our friends Cole and Ashley. They have four children, Judah, Addy, Oren and Cadie. We've joined to help as part of their core team.
Chamber's family blog update: Wanted: Armpit People
What could a Dinner Church look like?
Helping the Homeless
Grit City Church has joined with a group of people whose hearts break for the poor, forming "Project Trunk Run." Last Saturday, we loaded four vehicles full of men and women's clothing, personal hygiene supplies, blankets, and hot beverages. We served over 40 men and women that night.
This will be an ongoing outreach ministry of Grit City Church. We will gather local donations through our friends and family to help those in need every 3rd Saturday of the month. This once a month strategy will give us time, focus, and energy needed to sustain this ministry.
We hope to incorporate more into this ministry: good conversations, spiritual encouragement, invitation to Christian fellowship, and to become good listeners who learn how to care for others more.
We are working on a new website, but also keep updates on our facebook page.
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