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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. We do this because the church has a long history of making Mother’s Day painful for people whose families don’t look like the ones on the Hallmark cards—and we’ve always believed that queer families, chosen families, and complicated families deserve to be seen and celebrated too.

So if you’re coming Sunday carrying something tender about this day, you belong here. And if you’re coming ready to celebrate the women who made you who you are—bring them if you can.

Last week Paul was in a prison at midnight, singing. This week he’s on a layover in Athens, wandering. The Spirit, apparently, doesn’t need ideal conditions.

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 with us to lead the first two Sundays while I’m away. If you missed his send-off in April, this is your second chance.

Paul and Silas in a dark prison, chained to the wall—one reflective, one praying beneath dim torchlight and a small window.

Singing at Midnight

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

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