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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Good Friday Service
April 3rd
Join us this Good Friday at Essential Church for a meaningful time of remembrance as we reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus. From 6:00 to 6:30 PM, we’ll share a short devotion, spend time in prayer, and take a 0.4‑mile walk around the block, symbolizing the same distance Jesus carried the cross. It’s a simple, powerful way to pause and prepare our hearts for Easter.
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Easter
April 5th
This Easter Sunday, discover the beauty of renewal and the promise of hope at Essential Church. Whether you’re exploring faith or returning to it, you’ll find a place to connect and be encouraged. Join us for one of our Easter services at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 as we celebrate the resurrection together. Invite your friends!
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Next Steps
April 12th
Are you tired of sitting on the sidelines and just doing church? Are you ready to learn more, grow more, serve more? Then Next Steps class is here for you! Join us after 2nd service in the auditorium.
Next Steps is not some boring tutorial, but an exciting overview of how you can join the Essential Church Community! You will hear what we are about, how you can connect, and where you can plug in.
Lunch and childcare are provided, but registration is required for adults (for the Next Steps class) and for children 6weeks to 5th grade (for childcare).
Registration closes on Thursday, April 9th at midnight.Click here to register.
Huntsville
Address
801 Beirne Avenue Northeast
Huntsville, AL 35801
Summer Service Times
Sunday: 9:30am and 11:00am
Last week’s Teaching: Hate Your Father and Mother?
True or false: Jesus said you should hate your father and mother.
In Gospel of Luke 14:25–35, Jesus makes one of His most shocking statements. At first glance, it sounds harsh. Almost offensive. But when we let Scripture interpret Scripture, a deeper and life-giving truth emerges.
This message is for:
• People who feel church isn’t for them
• Christians confused by difficult passages
• Anyone who senses Jesus wants more than casual commitment
We walk through seven biblical proofs that Jesus is not commanding emotional hatred, but calling for covenant allegiance. In the ancient world, “love” and “hate” were often terms of loyalty, not feelings. Jesus is saying that following Him must outrank every other allegiance, even family, even self.
We also explore:
• Why Jesus had this hard conversation with a growing crowd
• What it means to carry your cross
• The difference between sprinkling Jesus into your life and surrendering to His Kingdom
• The benefits of reordered priorities
• The real cost of true discipleship
You were made by Him.
You are sustained by Him.
You will stand before Him.
Jesus is not trying to make your life smaller. He is trying to give you life.
Where is your allegiance?
Join us at Essential Church in Huntsville, Alabama as we learn what it really means to follow Christ.