A church for people who feel church isn’t for them.
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
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Christmas Kickoff
December 6th and 7th
Celebrate the start of the Christmas season with us during a festive weekend full of joy! Enjoy tasty treats, experience a heartwarming live nativity complete with animals (animals on Sunday only), and watch the children perform a delightful play about the birth of Christ. It’s a holiday event you won’t want to miss!
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Youth Ornament Exchange
Friday, December 12th
This event is for all Essential Church Youth age teens and their families (parents and siblings are welcome to join in the fun). If you have been wanting to check out the youth group, now is a great time! Bring an UNWRAPPED Christmas ornament for each member of your family who wants to participate. It can be a store bought or homemade ornament. This is one of our most beloved events of the year. You don't want to miss it! Starts at 6PM!
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Tuesday, December 24th
You are warmly invited to join us on Tuesday, December 24th at 5PM, as we gather for a time of worship and reflection in celebration of the birth of our Savior. Together with the Lakewood Baptist Church congregation, we will meet at the Lakewood church grounds for an outdoor candlelight service. The evening will include the singing of beloved Christmas hymns, a brief devotional message, and the sharing of fellowship. We will also have hot chocolate and candy canes!
Huntsville
Address
801 Beirne Avenue Northeast
Huntsville, AL 35801
Summer Service Times
Sunday: 9:30am and 11:00am
Last week’s Teaching:
Church Hurt
Church hurt is one of the top reasons people avoid church, and nearly 4 in 10 unchurched adults say a negative experience with church or church people pushed them away. This message looks at what the Bible actually says about conflict, disappointment, misunderstandings, and reconciliation inside the family of God.
We start in Ephesians 4:1–3 and walk through the church hurt continuum, showing how to diagnose what really happened and what it takes to begin healing. We examine the “sharp disagreement” between Paul and Barnabas in Acts 15:37–39, showing that even the best Christians sometimes hurt one another.
Then we outline six biblical principles to move from church hurt to church healed:
• Recognize the enemy wants to separate you
• Get specific about what hurt you
• Decide to overlook the offense or address it
• Examine your own contribution
• Seek godly counseling when needed
• Let your story become your testimony
We finish with practical steps for limiting “sheep bites,” loving one another well, and remembering how Jesus himself endured betrayal, accusation, rejection, and hurt… yet continued to love.