One of our hopes is that whatever your spirituality, Brick Church will be a place where you can come and find those sacred moments—rest and peace—because of what Christ did for us. We're not asking anyone to conform to our doctrines but to share the love we have been given. Everyone needs a place to be loved, welcomed, respected, given dignity, supported in times of crisis, and celebrated in times of joy.
When a woman approached Jesus in need of healing for her daughter, Jesus did not ask her to convert; He simply gave her what He had to share. It's not up to us to convince people what to believe; that is up to God and the Holy Spirit. Our role is to share God's love. Share the love of Christ, as we have received it, and plant the seeds of God's love.
A mustard seed is a bushy plant that grows in many directions, not like the tall and straight cedars of Lebanon. With the mustard seed, you can't predict the shape of the branches or the twists and turns it's going to make. The kingdom of God is like the mustard seed. Jesus calls us to be a servant of all, to be a place that feeds those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.
Jesus did not preach doctrinal conformity or ask us to follow all the purity laws. He did not place cultural and structural burdens; rather, He gave the gift of God's love. We are meant to be a "Spiritual Home for All."
We experienced this at the Lessons and Carols service, where people walked through our doors and experienced fellowship during the reception after. People from the neighborhood experience God's love at the Strawberry Festival. We do all of this in Jesus’ name.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” - Matthew 11:28-30
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