A Summer of Spirit, Psalms, and Sacred Rhythms
This summer, Beloved is slowing down some of our regular rhythms so we can make space to rest, worship, pray, gather, serve, and reconnect.
Our weekly Table Groups will pause for the summer, but community will not pause. We will stay connected through prayer, hospitality, book clubs, serving opportunities, and summer gatherings.
Summer Sermon Series
May–June: The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
God’s presence, God’s power, and work among God’s people join us as we walk deep with the spirit..
July–August: The Psalms
Journey with us through the Psalms as we learn how to bring our whole lives before God in worship, prayer, lament, joy, trust, and hope.
All Summer Rhythms
Bless Rhythms
As Table Groups pause, we invite every person and household to practice simple rhythms of love and connection.
This summer, consider doing one or more of the following:
- Invite someone over.
- Share a meal.
- Check on someone.
- Pray with someone.
- Serve a neighbor.
- Spend time with someone outside your normal circle.
- Attend a book club, gathering, or serving opportunity.
- To learn more about the practice of bless rhythms, tap the button below..
Home Gatherings & Hospitality
Open your home or gather with others through simple summer connection: meals, barbecues, pool days, game nights, sports watch parties, family hangouts, playdates, prayer nights, or neighborhood cookouts.
- Invite someone newer, someone outside your normal group, or someone who may need encouragement.
- If you are willing to Host a Gathering simply plan the day and time of the event and invite Beloved Folk who would like to come either directly and or the general channel of discord
- If your not on Discord already join our community here…
Thursday Morning Centering Prayer
Join Pastor John every Thursday morning for a time of centering our hearts on God in prayer as we start our morning.
- Every Thursday at 7:00 AM in the Learning Center or Garden
Book Clubs & Discipleship Gatherings – June 1st to August 16th
This summer, as some of our normal rhythms slow down, we want to create simple spaces for connection, discipleship, hospitality, and belonging. One way we want to do that is through Summer Book Clubs hosted by leaders, deacons, and trusted members of Beloved.
- If you would like to host a Book Club, share your request below so that we can connect, confirm, and help share what book clubs are happening to the community
- Book Clubs and leaders to be announced late May
Serving with Starts With The Heart
We will serve our neighbors through heat relief, food support, practical care, and back-to-school outreach. Serving opportunities include:
- Heat Relief: Tuesdays and Wednesdays in June and July
- Food Pantry: Tuesdays, 3:00–5:00 PM
- Hope Women’s Center: Tuesdays, 2:00–5:00 PM
- Back-to-School Event: Saturday, August 1
- To volunteer visit starts with the Heart on Discord and watch for announcements
Key Summer Dates
Juneteenth Celebration – June 19
- A churchwide celebration of freedom, remembrance, joy, and community.
- 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
VBS – July 8–10
- Our theme this year is Union With Christ!
- 5:30pm- 8:30pm
Breath & Song Worship and Prayer Night – July 15
- A night of worship, prayer, Scripture, and renewal together.
- 6:30 PM in The Learning Center
Back-to-School Event – August 1
- Help us serve our community with Starts With The Heart, as we bless students, families, teachers, and neighbors as they prepare for a new school year.
- 9:00 AM at Alhambra Beloved Community
Beloved Women’s Gathering – August 15
- As we regather from the summer join the women of Beloved for a time or reconnection and sharing
- 10:00 AM in The Learning Center
Worship Through the Arts – August 26
- Worship, creativity, prayer, and preparation as we get ready for our next sermon series through the Gospel of Luke.
- 6:30 PM in The Sanctuary