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TESTIMONIES

A few thoughts from people who call Ekklesia home.​

“Ekklesia has been such a gift to our family. In a society focused on self, Ekklesia reminds us of the beauty of community — sharing time, meals, and prayers together. Coming from positive church experiences, we’re grateful to find a place that continues nurturing our faith while inviting honest conversations approached with humility and openness. One thing we appreciate most is how Ekklesia balances inclusion and curiosity with a firm resolve to live with the generosity and love that Jesus modeled. Some of the people we’ve met here are now among those we look up to most.”

— The Mauney family

“Our 3 teenagers absolutely love Greg (youth pastor) and can’t wait to hear what he has to say, go to Youth, and just BE with him. They have fun and are challenged to think deeply about life, what it means to be a follower of Jesus, and how to live that out in a loving way to ALL around us. He has a unique ability to make everyone there feel special, included, and loved. We are honored and blessed to have this experience for our children.”

— The Mullens Family

“I can show up and be as much or as little as I am able to in the moment, and I am still wanted. It’s not a chore, obligation, task, commandment, rule, guideline, or stipulation — we laugh and eat and pray and cry and hope. If you’re not sure why you believe what you believe anymore, come here. We don’t have all the answers, but we let you drink coffee from real mugs in the chapel and it helps.”

— Bonnie

“It’s ridiculous how much I love this church! Solid teaching, *amazing* worship, and the people are just the best! Welcoming, accepting, and lots of fun! Sunday is my favorite day of the week because I get to be with this incredible church family!”

— Michelle

“Ekklesia has been a transformative part of healing in my faith journey. I was looking for a place where I could be in the messy middle of walking out my faith, ask honest questions, grow spiritually, and feel truly accepted. I found all of that here. In fact, what is written on the homepage of their website: “together we are deeply committed to justice and to recognizing the dignity and divinity of ALL persons.” is actually lived out in real time here. Truly, everyone belongs. The Ekklesia community is welcoming, the teaching is thoughtful, and the focus on genuine inclusion reflects my understanding of the heart of the Gospel. It’s not just a church—it’s safe place to call home.”
 
— Tracy
“It’s exhausting to try to follow a god whose love is limited by other things — his holiness, his wrath, or his elect. It’s exhilarating to try to find out what a God Whose love is unlimited *means*, and inspiring to try to determine how to imitate that love. Ekklesia is a place where, at long last, I can finally try to work out that exploration and practice.”
 
— Matt

“Ekklesia for me is the most people focused and accepting church I’ve been a part of. After the many churches of my childhood and years of deconstruction as an adult, I can honestly say that this is the only place I have haven’t been exhausted after going to — this especially applies to the small groups. Nothing about Ekklesia feels like a chore, it just feels safe, thoughtful, and refreshing.”

— Kyle

“Lots of churches say “all are welcome” and “come as you are” but Ekklesia is one that actually means it. I have found Ekklesia — for myself, my family, and many others — a truly safe place to question, to heal from old wounds and toxic theology, and to grow at the pace my soul needed. From Sunday mornings to small groups and in between, this is a place you can just be and be loved.”
 
— Brian