The believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the community, to their shared meals, and to their prayers… they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. Acts 2:42-47

What is a House Church?

House Churches are a core part of the way we practice life together. Following the pattern of the early Church, we sometimes gather all together for church services and other times meet in one another’s homes for prayer, community, and shared meals. On the fourth Sunday of the month, we practice this other form of church life together.

As mid-sized expressions of church, House Churches are roughly 20-30 people. These contexts provide ways for the entire community to participate in shaping and creating spaces of worship, and make it easier to know others and be known.

Participate in a House Church

House Churches are closed communities that run each year from August through April.

If you are new around The Parish and don’t have an assigned House Church, we still have a place for you! We invite you to participate in our Newcomers House Church. Meeting every 4th Sunday at The Parish’s cottage space (37 Church St.), the Newcomers House Church offers a chance to get to know others in The Parish (including Parish pastors), learn more about our church community, and participate in worship alongside others who are exploring the church.

Listen & Learn More

For more on the why and how behind our House Churches, we encourage you to listen to this podcast where Jordan shares about the House Church model.