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 We get it. We really do. It's hard to go to church these days. Some people have had so many bad experiences in the past, gracing the doors of the church is something they vowed to never do again. Others don't really have a church background but have heard enough to want to stay away. We've heard many reasons about why NOT to go to church, and honestly, we've felt them too.
Our story doesn't end there though, and that's why we're here. The Christian faith is not meant to be lived alone, we're called to build community with one another. We're family around here, and we're on a mission to show the world the same love and grace we've been given.
We've thought of some reasons that held us back at first, and wanted to share our stories of what changed. Maybe you can relate.
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 Sunday Worship Service
Typically, we meet at the Hilton Garden Inn in Independence, MO (off I-70).
10:45 am on Sundays
Look for the large signs that will lead the way to find us!
Wear casual attire, that's what we'll be in.
Occasinally we meet in other locations on Sunday mornings, but the website is always decked out with all of the info you need to know about how/where to find us each weekend.
Kids/Students
We host Avenue Kids Connected at 9:30 a.m. for children ages birth - 5th grade, and The CrossWalk for students grades 6-12. These classes are taught by consistent teachers who pour into the kids and students through games, songs, and Bible lessons created for their invididual age groups.
During the 10:45 am service, we have a secure nursery for babies through kiddos in preschool. (Students in grades K - 12 join adults in service and have a sepeate children's bulletin during the service.)
Music & Atmosphere
We have weeks of acoustic sets mixed with weeks of where we've got electrics and bass making up a full worship band sound. We sing old songs, new songs, and original songs. Think of our music like a sampler platter, a bit of everything all at one place. Our teaching style takes principles from the Bible and finds ways for you to apply them to everyday life. Each week we have a prayer team available at the end of each service and opportunities to plug into a life group.
People
We're an intergenerational group with people of all ages. This creates a fun mix when several twenty-somethings are getting secret recipes from older moms, or the thirties and forties are finding comfort in one another as they realize they had their kids around the same time. We have people coming from all kinds of lifestyles and walks life like: young professionals; college students; newlyweds; new parents; new grandparents; empty nesters; thirty-somethings; tattoo enthusiasts; retirees; homeschoolers; school teachers; high schoolers; artists; tons of kids; and many, many more! We're a big mix of people who love Jesus and are carrying his message out to the people around us. |
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10 Things You've Heard About Church |
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... and how The Avenue is a little bit different.
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I Am New Here
