Singing at Midnight

Sunday, May 3 — Acts 16, communion, and what worship does in a cell.

This Sunday we step further into Seasons of Life with Acts 16—Paul and Silas in a Roman prison at midnight, singing.

I keep coming back to the singing. I think that’s where the gathering is going to live this week. Come find out.

Singing at Midnight—May 3, communion Sunday. Thandiwe is back leading us in song.

What’s Coming Up

Pentecost Sunday, May 24. Swirling flames in magenta, gold, and orange dance across a deep navy background, evoking the rushing wind and tongues of fire of Pentecost.

Sunday, May 24—Pentecost. Wind and Tongue and Fire. Communion. Fifty days after Easter, the Spirit shows up loud and ungovernable. Wear red if you have it. Bring someone who needs to feel the wind.

A wide, high-contrast graphic featuring a large gradient ‘7’ glowing in magenta and gold at the center, surrounded by angular stained-glass shapes in magenta, gold, green, and shades of blue against a dark background.

Sunday, May 31—Sacred Place turns seven. Our seventh-anniversary celebration—food, story, the things that make us us. Seven years of being this church together. We will need everyone.

Sundays, June 7 & June 14—Found Family begins. Pride month opens with the start of our summer series in Ruth & Esther—five weeks of two outsiders, one chosen family, and a story the church too often forgets is queer. Bryan is back from with us on his farewell tour to lead the first two Sundays while I am away. If you missed his send-off in April, this is your second chance.

The Acropolis at golden hour, with ancient stone ruins and columns in the foreground bathed in warm sunset light.

The Altar No One Built

This Sunday is Mother’s Day—and at Sacred Place, we honor all the women in our lives and in our community. Not just mothers. All of them. The ones who raised us, the ones who chose us, the aunties and grandmothers and mentors and friends who held us together.

Brunch Location Change!

Our Mission Sunday Brunch location has changed to Lazy Dog Restaurant (11560 Fourth Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 near Ontario Mills). You can view their Brunch Menu here. Apparently, Kick Back Jack’s no longer does reservations on the weekends under any circumstances. Michael will be there to host y’

Last Call for Brunch — and What’s Coming in May

Hey Sacred Place Family, This Sunday is Mission Sunday, which means I have the day off—and you all get to be the church without me for a morning. I love that. I hope the brunch is everything it should be: good food, good people, and a table that feels

This Sunday: Mission Sunday Brunch at Lazy Dog

Hey Sacred Place Family, This Sunday is Mission Sunday—which means we’re forgoing our regular gathering format and doing something different instead. As we turn to the third pillar of our vision & mission—Family—we’re gathering for brunch at Lazy Dog at 11 AM. Sacred Place is