We want you to know that no matter where you come from, what you look like, what clothes you are wearing, how much money you make or don't make, whether or not you have ever been a part of a faith community - you are welcome here. Jesus said to "welcome the stranger" and we hope that by welcoming you, then strangers will soon become friends.

Worship is currently centered on the profound teachings of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. Our community conversations also are reflecting and dialoguing about Brian McLaren’s book, The Secret Message of Jesus: Uncovering the Truth that could Change Everything.

The message of Jesus is much more than a ticket to heaven or a formula for personal prosperity, but it is an invitation to personal and global transformation.

If you are hungry for a fresh vision of “church” and what it means to be a person of faith, come and check out The Essence Worship Gathering at the Pub and explore the revolutionary message of Jesus found in the Gospel According to Matthew.

We realize that many folks attracted to The Essence may have never read the Bible before, and that is okay. Now is a great time to begin. We suggest that you attempt to read through the entire Gospel, and then reread the chapters for each week that are listed.