Common Ground

Starting this weekend, we will be diving into the first of a series of conversations that will lead us as house churches to reflect together and look ahead at how we want to continue to grow in embodying the identity of a local community of Jesus followers. Hope to see you there! Please DM us for addresses.

Here’s a first look at the backpacking trip around Mt. Jefferson that Common Ground hosted with Randy Folkenberg as our guide! Beautiful terrains, incredible conversations, freezing alpine lake dips, and ibuprofen were all on the menu for our group of 12. We lucked out with weather and was overall a breath of fresh air to be among the trees and disconnected from our regular day-to-day lives.

We had an absolute blast welcoming in our fellowship and worship together at our home churches this past weekend. Special shoutout to the Saturday Evening fam—our newest CG home church that meets weekly from 5 to 7pm on Saturday’s. Interested in joining in and seeing what a church at a home is all about? Give us a holler!

CG is excited to share that the group laying the groundwork for our third house-church has identified September 12 as its first gathering! They’ll be gathering around a meal and focusing on growing an intergenerational family of faith that can extend grace and support to each other in life and in a shared pursuit of Jesus.
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This new house church will begin meeting Saturday, September 12, from 5:00–7:00 PM. Whether you’ve been part of Common Ground for years, are just beginning to explore faith, or are simply looking for a community to do life with, you’re welcome to join us!
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If you or anyone you know might be interested in this group, send us a message and pass the word along! We invite everyone to set a reminder to pray for this brand new initiative!
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Why a new LifeGroup? This approach is rooted in the picture we see in Acts 2:42–47, where followers of Jesus shared life together in homes, around tables, and throughout their communities. It’s relational rather than program-driven, simple and sustainable, and designed to multiply healthy Jesus-centered communities.

We’re in the midst of the beautiful teachings of what it ideally looks like to live in and through Community. As a central practice of Jesus, we hope you join us as we dive into Week 3 of the Community Practice by Practicing the Way
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Friday at 6:30pm at Rachel, Trevor, and Ashley’s home. Please DM us for exact address.
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Saturday at 10:00am at the Mack’s home!

For the next few weeks, we invite you to join our family of LifeGroups as we embark on learning about the Community Practice by Practicing the Way

Join Common Ground this October for a weekend of Silence & Solitude along Oregon’s beautiful McKenzie River. In the midst of autumn’s quiet beauty, we’ll step away from the noise and demands of everyday life to make space for deep listening: to our own hearts, to God, and to one another. You don’t need to be an expert in contemplative practices to join us. Cost includes 5 meals, 2 nights of lodging, and facilitated retreat content. If cost is a barrier to your attendance, please reach out to us. Link in bio to register!
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Whether you are new to silence and solitude or have practiced it for years, this retreat offers a welcoming space to explore these ancient rhythms together, be seen and heard, and rediscover the companionship of the Divine.
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What can you expect? Shared meals, worship, and reflection to help settle into the retreat experience.
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Guided introductions to the practice of silence and solitude, designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
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Extended solitude sessions with freedom to pray, journal, walk, reflect, rest, or spend quiet time in nature along the McKenzie River. 
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Guided deep-listening experiences that create space to hear God, attend to your own heart, and connect more deeply with others.
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A guided relaxation and sound bath to encourage rest, renewal, and attentive presence. 
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A silent community breakfast and closing reflection focused on carrying these practices into everyday life.

August 7-9 is our Suttle Lake Campout! Please register via our website in our bio. We have a limited number of reservations left, but we’ll be helping grab first-come-first-serve spots as well. We couldn’t be more excited to spend a weekend together in one of Central Oregon’s most beautiful places. Whether you’re camping for the whole weekend or just joining us for part of it, this is an opportunity to slow down, share meals, enjoy the outdoors, worship together, and simply be present with one another. If fire or smoke become an issue for the event, we’ll make announcements closer to the weekend. 🌞 🏕️