City On A Hill

This is a very fair question we have been asked on several occasions. So let me do my best to provide an honest answer. In a nutshell, it has to do with the love of Jesus. Let me explain.<br><br> We love gays, lesbians, and bisexuals at City on a Hill because Jesus does and He lives in us. However, we love them like Jesus loves in a radically counter-cultural way. Because we love differently, this can result in hostility from those we love.<br><br> Start to finish the bible condemns all forms of sexual expression outside of heterosexual marriage. Jesus wholeheartedly affirms this as recorded in Matthew 19:1-12. Why would God do this? Is He a repressed God who wishes for us to be denied sexual fulfillment? Actually, His disposition and intention are completely opposite. He has created all things for His greatness and our enjoyment (I Timothy 6:17) including sex. He achieves these purposes through Jesus.

The Problem of Lent<br><br> Depending on your background, celebrating Lent may bring about strong feelings of conviction, compromise or just plain confusion. At City on a Hill, we feel there are three approaches to the traditions of historical Christianity: (1) there are traditions to be embraced such as the special celebrations surrounding the Advent and Resurrection of Jesus we know as Christmas and Easter; (2) there are traditions to be rejected because they conflict with Scripture like meritorious sacraments and praying to saints; and, (3) there are customs to be redeemed with a refined biblical understanding, such as Lent.

One question we are asked frequently is “how do I give to City on a Hill?”. There is both a practical and a philosophical answer to this question. First, the practical answer. There are four collection boxes marked “offerings” in the Lobo (two along the walls just prior to entering the One question we are asked frequently is “how do I give to City on a Hill?”. <br><br>There is both a practical and a philosophical answer to this question. First, the practical answer. There are four collection boxes marked “offerings” in the Lobo (two along the walls just prior to entering the seating section on the lower level, one on the wall in the landing of the balcony and one in the lobby). Just drop your gift in these boxes and they will be collected during communion and then dedicated to God through prayer as we celebrate His grace together.