Roots Community is a people searching to grow in Jesus, deepen in community and reach the world. This is possible because of the unification that exists amongst those changed by the work of Christ. In Him and through His Spirit, we who are so distinctly different share something far more tangible than our differences. We have all been adopted into the family of God through our faith in the work of Jesus on the Cross. It is out of response to the love of Jesus that we dream and move forward as a church; not to be loved, but because we are loved; not to be accepted, but because we are accepted; not to earn anything, but because we have been given everything.
We are a church of Gospel Communities committed to the scriptures and meeting weekly throughout the East County. While intimate in nature, these communities are not solely inward focused, but deeply involved in acts of service as they reach into the surrounding culture. Each Gospel Community meets during the week to share life, dive deeper into the Gospel, and put to practice the core values and rhythms of our body.
We’ve set out to establish this church amongst the people of East County in Portland, looking specifically to the Parkrose and Gateway neighborhoods. Our desire is to raise up disciples of Christ from this community to partake in the mission of Christ’s Church both here in Portland and worldwide.
We believe that God’s Spirit is moving within the hearts of those living in NE Portland and that He’s called us to participate with Him in this community. We yearn to see God’s name lifted high and see those in our neighborhoods come to know Jesus Christ- His work, His power and His love. This knowledge is attainable only through the Gospel, which is the good news that Jesus offered his life up for us so we might be redeemed and made holy. This good news extends to every person who would accept it, displaying His power and glory in all those who believe. We exist to know the Gospel more, experience it in community and to proclaim it throughout the world.
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