A church for people who feel church isn’t for them.

Saturday: 5:00PM
Sunday: 9:30AM, 11:00AM
801 Beirne Ave, Huntsville (5-Points)

 

You Belong Here

We don’t care what you wear, how many piercings or tattoos you have, what candidate you voted for or even if you know anything about the Bible. We are a church filled with people just like you with every kind of story imaginable.

It’s dark, it’s loud, and it smells a lot like coffee. We love Jesus.
We love the Bible, and we love our church.

We’re having a ton of fun, but we aren’t just playing around.
We love what we get to do here.

We think you’ll love it too.

Upcoming events

  • Kickin' Off Christmas Kids' Program

    THIS Sunday, October 5th

    Once again this year our K-5th graders will be presenting the Christmas story from the Bible. Rehearsals will be on Sundays from 4:45-6PM starting on October 5th. No need to register. If you have questions, please email shari@essential.fyi.

  • 3rd-5th Grade Outing to the Vision Ministry

    Friday, October 17th

    All 3rd-5th graders are invited to join us on Friday, October 17th for a friendship building time at The Vision Ministry in Huntsville. Buses will leave from the church promptly at 5PM. We’ll do slingshots, have a hayride, guided night hike, and end with a campfire. Siblings and parents can join us at 8:30PM for campfire time and pick up.

  • Fall Fest

    Sunday, October 26th

    October 26th from 12:00PM to 1:30PM in the back parking lot at church, we will be having our annual Fall Fest and you won’t want to miss it! We’re bringing the fun with live music, a petting zoo, obstacle course, carnival games, food, funnel cake truck, a bounce house, and a cozy hot beverage bar to keep you warm and smiling.

    Please make plans to park at Goldsmith Schiffman field, the Hub (formerly Southern Methodist Church), or Advance Auto Parts (just not right in front of the store). We will have 2 buses commuting back and forth for your convenience.

 
 
 
 
 

Huntsville

Address
801 Beirne Avenue Northeast
Huntsville, AL 35801

Summer Service Times
Saturday: 5pm
Sunday: 9:30am and 11:00am

 
 

Last week’s Teaching:

When the Enemy Won’t Stop Attacking

 

Pastor Jason explores the seven villains and the five escalating tactics the enemy used to attack God’s people—and how those same strategies show up in our lives today. The book of Nehemiah is more than history—it’s a playbook of enemy tactics against God’s people. In this message, Pastor Jason unpacks the seven villains of Nehemiah and the five escalating strategies they used to infiltrate, intimidate, and corrupt God’s sacred space. From Sanballat’s mockery to Tobiah literally moving into the Temple, we trace how the enemy’s methods haven’t changed. You’ll see how these same tactics—ridicule, threats, lies, fear, distraction, and internal compromise—still show up in our lives today. Most importantly, we’ll learn how followers of Jesus can guard against them, respond with courage, and keep the sacred space of our hearts wholly devoted to God. Because the real question isn’t just, “How strong are your walls?” The question is, “Who’s living in your temple?”