I recently heard a phrase I'd never heard before but immediately connected with. It's "a third place" or "a third space." According to a very helpful article I Googled, "A third place is a familiar public spot where you regularly connect with others known and unknown, over a shared interest or activity." Your first space is home, and your second is work but, especially in a post-pandemic time, people are realizing how important third spaces are.
I was excited when I heard this phrase on a podcast because without being told, I already knew that I had access to the best third space. On Sunday, Pastor Erin is going to be sharing the next message in our "This is the Way" series. This month our series topics have been "He is First" and "I Am Second." Next up, "We are the Third Space."
Church, we already have what the human heart is longing for - community that makes a difference in our lives where people know our names and are doing life with us. And, we have the best reason to create and nurture this space: Jesus. (Since, of course, He's why we gather!)
I won't scoop Pastor Erin's message, but I will point you to one of the most life-giving third spaces that I know of - Groups. New groups start next week and they provide such an excellent third space. They are a place to gather around our shared desire to know Jesus more, connect with others and be known by them. It is always worth the time you invest.
All the information is on our website but here are this season's Groups in a nutshell:
Financially Thriving: Biblical Principles for Your Finances - Tuesdays - starts January 30
Life Group with the Parks - Wednesdays - resumes January 31
Sunday Debrief - Wednesdays - starts January 31
Foreign to Familiar - Wednesdays - starts in February
Alpha - Wednesdays - starts January 31
Women's Prayer Connection - Mondays once/month
Men of Freedom - Saturdays once/month
See you in the third space!
Pastor Tracy
THIS SUNDAY
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 @ 10am
THIS IS THE WAY
We Are the Third Space
Erin Jamieson
Join us for our IN-PERSON SERVICES OR
LIVESTREAM on Sunday!
10:00 - Live Service & Kids Church (+Church Online)