DIDN'T YOU MIS-SPELL YOUR NAME?

We've chosen the British spelling of the word 'connection' because the 'X' in the center, when capitalized, resembles the Greek letter 'chi' (rhymes with 'buy').  In the Greek language this is the first letter in the name 'Christ'.  It's a symbolic way of representing how all the connections in our life can begin to make sense through Jesus. 

Here's how the Bible puts it . . .

". . . by him all things were created; things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities;  all things were created by him and for him.  He is before all things, and in him all things hold together."  (Colossians 1:16-17)

Whew!  That's quite a statement about Jesus, isn't it?  But then, what the Bible has to say about Jesus is quite different than the impression many people have of him as just a nice, kind man and a very good guru-type teacher.

The Bible claims that Jesus is the actual source and sustainer of all life.  In other words, Christ is the glue that makes the different pieces of life fit properly into their places.  We just have to figure out what that means and how to let it work out in our own lives.  You may not buy into this perspective about Jesus, but you owe it to yourself to discover why this concept has driven the development of Western Civilization since at least the time of Moses.  And while you're at it, ask yourself this question ---- why is it that the more we drift away from the Judeo-Christian world view, the more it seems that chaos and negative consequences take over our lives and our culture? To think a bit deeper about this issue, take a look at this article.

IS THE CONNEXION A REGULAR CHURCH?

Yes.  We are a real church but far from a typical one.  We lived a pretty typical church life for many years until we realized that the way we were approaching it seemed to add to our busyness without really helping us be more connected to God or each other.  We had to ask ourselves why there is often more real community to be found in bars than in churches.  Bars and churches can both be unhealthy places to connect --- as many of us can attest. 

Now our focus is on developing a real living community of healthy connected relationships rather than an organization full of programs.  We took another look at the Bible and realized that church is supposed to be an extended spiritual family --- a healthy family that provides loving spiritual guidance, encouragement, stimulation, education, correction, support and much more.  As a result, we meet and do things more like a family would, in ways that help us build new relationships and get to know each other well.

If you feel that the important pieces of your life are connected the way they should be, that's fantastic.  You can stop reading here.  But if there's too much that doesn't seem to work out, or life feels out of control, or you don't feel like you've found your spiritual 'fit', or life seems more overloaded with pain than it should be --- then The ConneXion may be something you should check out. 

You may be someone who's never thought much about church, or who's been hurt by a church experience, or who 'goes' to church but doesn't find that it helps anything much.  You may even have a belief in a religion that is different from Christianity or feel like you have no real faith at all. 

In fact, probably the only person who should not explore The ConneXion is someone who is happily connected to another church.  We always have people with us who haven't come to the point of buying into Jesus yet, but who are actively exploring life questions.  Around here all questions are welcomed and seriously considered. 

BUT IT'S HARD FOR ME TO GO TO NEW PLACES AND MEET NEW PEOPLE.

Well, then, you're normal!  Most of us feel that way, too.   Everything about The ConneXion is casual and non-pressurized so you don't have anything to worry about.  We know that people want to feel comfortable and not put on the spot.  The funny thing about it is that most people feel part of the group before their first visit is over.

WELL, I'M NOT MAKING ANY PROMISES, BUT IF I DID WANT TO COME, WHERE WOULD I FIND YOU? 

We usually meet on Saturday evenings, often sharing a meal in someone's home.  We sponsor a periodic coffeehouse and frequently do family-friendly activities that give us the opportunity to meet and develop relationships with others.  A tight-knit gender group called 'G12' is developing for those who want to go even deeper.  Sign up for our weekly email list to know what's happening each week.   Just send us an email with your request.  You can call Bud at 779-3934 if you'd like to talk to a real person before showing up.  If you want to keep more of a distance than any of this, try working through the LifePiece section of this web site.  You might find this material helpful in dealing with issues you are currently facing in your life.  And if you haven't suffered enough by reading through all of this, click here for even more punishment!