How does Jesus invite us to belong?

If you’ve ever come along to Redeemer, you’ll know that being part of our church is about far more than just attending a service on a Sunday!

Members of our community put on a series of different events each week to help you find belonging and friendship in our favourite corner of west London.

But don’t take our word for it – there are references throughout the Bible to how church is not just a meeting to attend, but a family for you to be a part of.

Ephesians 2:19 is one example, where Paul says: ‘You are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household.’

You can also take heart from Hebrews 10:24–25, which encourages Christians to meet together and encourage each other – not just to receive from a preacher.

It says: ‘And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another — and all the more as you see the Day approaching.’

And don’t forget 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, a popular piece of scripture which uses the analogy of a human body to show that the church is the body of Christ.

Teaching that we are all important parts of that body, it says: ‘Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.’

Hopefully this is an encouragement to you – and do read our recent blog posts for more ways in which you can get involved during the week at Redeemer!