What is the church, and why do some insist on it? Is the church a social event, an affinity group, a cult? Is the church responsible for self-help techniques or ever-increasing cultural relevance? In this year’s vision series, we slow down to have a very old conversation about the rhythms of family.

Why do we suffer? Does God ever cause suffering for some greater purpose? How do we navigate pain and tragedy with our faith intact? In this series, we will explore the inevitability of suffering and the possibility of being changed for the better by it.