In this series, we will walk through the Psalms of ascent and consider the truths these ancient songs may have for us as we engage in our own summer of pilgrimage. We will consider our own joys and sorrows, our own disappointment with God and God’s people, our own hope for forgiveness and deliverance.

Pastor Matthew Watson begins this series in Psalm 120 as he talks about vulnerability in corporate worship.

As we enter a summer of change and sojourn, let us enter knowing that God is with us, ahead of us, and for us. Let us journey together this summer, individually and collectively knowing that God has a plan and purpose for us.

Pastor Matthew Watson starts off this series discussing the faith of those who followed God into the unknown according to Hebrews 11:8-10, 13-16.

Worship, Community, and Mission have often been referred to as the three pillars that mark the spiritual lives of the church. On Pentecost Sunday, the last Sunday of this series, Pastor Justin Fung talks about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. [Acts 2:1-8, 37-47]

Worship, Community, and Mission have often been referred to as the three pillars that mark the spiritual lives of the church. In week four of our current series, three panelists talked about mission. [Acts 2:42-47]

Worship, Community, and Mission have often been referred to as the three pillars that mark the spiritual lives of the church. In week five of our series, guest preacher, Rich Rivera, speaks about a mission-minded life according to Acts 2:42-47

Born and raised in New York City, Rich has dedicated over 22 years to urban ministry and church planting. He honed his skills through Redeemer City to City's Urban Incubator program before planting Restoration Community Church in the Bronx. Family is a huge part of his life; he is married to Frances, a Montessori educator who runs Heketi Montessori. He is a father to three incredible children. Currently, he is prayerfully planning to plant a new church in NoMa. 

Worship, Community, and Mission have often been referred to as the three pillars that mark the spiritual lives of the church. In week four of our current series, three panelists talked about community. [Acts 2:42-47]

Worship, Community, and Mission have often been referred to as the three pillars that mark the spiritual lives of the church. In week three of this series, guest preacher, Ken Wytsma, talks about community and individualism. [Matthew 28:1-20]

Worship, Community, and Mission have often been referred to as the three pillars that mark the spiritual lives of the church. In week two of our current series, Pastor Matthew Watson interviews three panelists from Christ City Church in a discussion about worship. [Romans 11:36-12:1]

Kicking off a new series around Christ City Church's core practices (Worship, Community, and Mission), Pastor Matthew Watson points us to the early church's example and what worship looks like for us today. [Acts 2:42-47]

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Resources:

- Sacred Pathways Survey: https://go.christcitydc.org/sacredpathways

- Typing Test: https://ratatype.com

On Easter Sunday, Pastor Justin Fung concludes our journey through Learning to Live, inviting us to remember the promise of new life. [Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20]