A Church?

So I think I might have found a church. I've only been there once but it's got the most potential so far. It's actually the evening service of a Presbyterian Church. It's called Holy Grounds. It's itty bitty - like 15 people. Very mellow setting - couchs, Christmas lights, candles.

When I walked in, they were selling copies of Shane Claiborne's new book, Jesus for President, because Shane is coming to town the end of June and they're helping host him. I happened to be carrying a copy of that very book with me that night. The pastor started the service after a sabbatical where she read Rob Bell's book, Velvet Elvis, another one of my favorites. The people were very friendly and I was really comfortable right away. It might be just what I need.

Not only that, but the service director (Matt) invited me to join the Northern Virginia Emergent Cohort which is having its first meeting on Monday. Emergent cohorts are groups in different parts of the country that are reflecting on what it means to be the emerging church, organized into something called the Emergent Village - http://www.emergentvillage.com/. I've been wanting to get involved in something like that for a long time so I'm excited to try it out. Matt has also been connecting me with other people who are thinking about similar things so it should be fun to meet new people.

I'll keep you posted on how it goes!