Together #forSalem

Michael, Donna & Aaron play Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace) from their homes. We hope this song is a reminder of God's amazing grace for you!

Jesus created the Church to reflect his love to the world. But, often, this is not what the Church or Christians are known for. How can we use this time to re-focus on the purpose of the Church?

Loving your neighbor involves listening to and understanding your neighbor. Here's Jamiel's perspective on being Black in America.

Jesus created the Church to reflect his love to the world. But, often, this is not what the Church or Christians are known for. How can we use this time to re-focus on the purpose of the Church?

Liz & Donna share some practical money tips during this strange time we are in. They cover two likely financial scenarios, and no matter where you fall financially right now, we hope you find some helpful tips and resources for your current situation. Please reach out to us with questions, needs and your thoughts!

Money. If we only had a little more we’d have a much better life, right? Maybe not. Maybe it’s how we view our money is what makes life better. Let’s talk about how we can find security and peace in a time when everything (especially our financial future) seems uncertain and chaotic. 

Luke & Gillian sing some joyous songs from home for us: Joy of the Lord & Forever Reign. We hope these songs uplift your heart and give you sense of hope. Feel free to sing along or just listen.

So many things have had to be postponed and cancelled during this weird time. We’ve been forced to slow down and though there is disappointment for the good times we’ve missed there’s also a sense of freedom looking at our decluttered calendars. When we come out of this… how can we keep this peaceful pace and still do everything that we need to do?

Family dynamics are difficult to navigate, especially during a pandemic. Is there a way to come out of this stronger and happier as a family? We think so.

What if there was one principle that could help us improve our closest relationships during this quarantine? There is! And It’s something all of us can start practicing now to create the relationships we long for now and for years to come. 

Life is complicated… even before all of this. Now even little things like getting groceries is a major task. It won’t ALWAYS be like this. So we’re asking: where do we go from here? What do we want life to be like after this? We are probably all realizing our answer might be... SIMPLER! A calendar that’s open, an unfettered relationship with God and better relationships with others. It’s really *w...

Monica sits down with our friends Courtney and Amber (over Zoom, of course) to talk about their 'old way' of viewing God, what they've been discovering about him recently, and how that's impacted their lives, in general and in our present situation.

What do we want things to be like when we come out of this? So much has changed these last few weeks. In some instances they have changed forever. But what if, instead of seeing this as the end of something, we see this time as a chance to create something better?  In this series, Where do we go from here?, we will be exploring this idea and the areas we can start changing for the better right now...

Michael & Donna sing from their couch at home: Your Love Never Fails and He is Faithful. Sing along, or just listen in. This is the third in our series, so check out the others if you haven't yet. On this Easter weekend, we hope these songs remind you that you're not alone, there is hope, and you can have resilient peace despite the chaos.

Sometimes it feels like our world has been upended, things will never be the same, and that this is our new normal. On the very first Easter weekend, the friends of Jesus experienced similar feelings: loss, confusion, sadness… their entire world flipping upside down. But, they discovered a resilient peace together. Good news: WE can have that same peace… Maybe for some of us, it starts by taking a...

Michael & Donna sing from their couch at home: Your Love Never Fails and He is Faithful. Sing along, or just listen in. This is the third in our series, so check out the others if you haven't yet. On this Easter weekend, we hope these songs remind you that you're not alone, there is hope, and you can have resilient peace despite the chaos.

Let’s be frank: We never know what the next news report will say, and right now that feels scarier than usual. Many of us are sheltering in place, some working from home, some of us essential and still reporting. This week we explore the two responses: panic or denial... and introduce a possible third way to respond. And, we hope to provide some practical tips for what to do when we feel afraid.

Luke & Gillian play Sweetly Broken and Beauty for Ashes for us from home. Sing along, or just listen in. Second installment, so check out the first one if you haven't yet. And stay tuned for another next week. We hope it brings you peace, hope and comfort. You're not alone. God is with you, and for you.

Some bonus content for you… a 2 minute message from Jon on his deck at home, with 3 things you can do to help out during this crazy time in our city, state, and world. Find out more about our church: www.yourcrosscreek.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel Follow us on Facebook & Instagram

This pandemic and having to stay at home as much as possible can be a real test of our relationships. But what if we saw this time as a chance to improve our relationships and not just struggle through them? In this week’s episode, Jon talks about the root of conflict in relationships and the solution… it’s something that may surprise you. Afterward, Jon and Liz discuss some key elements in workin...

Luke & Gillian play No Longer Slaves and Reckless Love for us from their living room. Sing along, or just listen in. We're thankful for their musical gifts. You can expect another round next week. We're doing our best to use technology, feel connected, and thank God for what he is doing despite the craziness.

In this first episode of Together #forSalem, Jon and Aaron talk about how weird things are right now and how we can still be neighbors who are for each other even in this new normal. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway (details in episode)!