This fall, Beloved Community will embark on a journey through the book of Ephesians. Why Ephesians? In the book of Revelation, Christ calls the church in Ephesus to return to the love they had at first. He commends them for hating evil, persevering, challenging false prophets, and enduring much for His name, but He notes …
Phoenix’s summer heat can be deadly. For many of our dear houseless brothers and sisters in Alhambra, a few hours in an air conditioned space could mean life or death. As a church, we believe that caring for these valuable and beautiful members of our community is not only our responsibility, but our privilege! God …
Luke 6:17–20 (NIV) 17 He went down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of his disciples was there and a great number of people from all over Judea, from Jerusalem, and from the coastal region around Tyre and Sidon, 18 who had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases. …
Why: Summer in Phoenix tends to be one of the most difficult times of the year for many in our congregation. The oppressive heat that keeps us indoors, the loneliness of everyone traveling at different times, the disruption of our schedules in work, school, etc. The schedules that we rely on and the patterns that …
Join us as we embark on a captivating six-week journey through the intricate narrative of the book of Esther, commencing this Sunday at our 10am service. Throughout this series, we delve into the overarching theme of… Man’s plans and God’s providence unraveling the complexities of how divine sovereignty intertwines with and supersedes human agency be …
We, the elders of Redemption Alhambra, recognize ecclesiological diversity in the church universal as well as in the congregations of Redemption Church, and do not view differences in titles and leadership structure as a matter of “heresy.” Nevertheless, we seek to maintain alignment with Scripture and our sister congregations. We are all bound to God’s …
Read more “Elders, Ministers, & The Fivefold Ministry Gifts”
We hold to the belief that church structures that resemble more of an institutional hierarchy align more with cultural systems than the covenantal reality portrayed in the New Testament. Our perspective envisions the church primarily as a family, acknowledging the familial needs that necessitate the diversity of gifts God has given to his beloved family …
Read more “Mothers, Fathers, & General Leadership In The Beloved Community”
We recently announced our transition from Redemption Church Alhambra to Beloved Community. The term “The Beloved Community” gained popularity during the civil rights era, a period similar to our current times, marked by significant political, social, and economic polarization, and a fervent pursuit of justice. The ultimate goal of that era was described as a …
May I request a roommate? Yes. While we cannot guarantee that we can accommodate your roommate request, we are happy to do our best to make this arrangement. May I request my own room? The accommodations for room and board have been arranged for 2 retreat guests in each room to help keep costs as …