Church doesn't have to start on Sunday Morning...
Before 1513 Church launches Sunday worship, we're gathering every Thursday night to do what the church has always done best: share meals, pray together, and love our neighbors.
This is church. Just not the way you might expect
6:00pm - We eat together Real food. Sit-down meal. Family style. When's the last time you ate with people who weren't looking at their phones? We pray before we eat, then we sit, talk, laugh, and build community over good food.
7:00pm - We worship together A few songs. Acoustic and intimate. Maybe you sing along, maybe you just listen. Either way, we're turning our attention to God and remembering we're not alone in this.
7:20pm - We learn together 20-30 minutes of teaching from the Bible. Practical, not preachy. Real life, not religious jargon. We're talking about hope, forgiveness, purpose, struggle - the stuff that actually matters.
7:50pm - We pray together Honest prayer. Not the fancy kind. Real people talking to God about real things. You can share what's on your mind and we'll pray for you. Or you can just listen. Your call.
8:00pm - We hang out Some people leave. Some stay and talk til 9. No pressure either way. But if you want to connect with people, this is when it happens.
Who should come:
This is for you if:
- You're curious about church but Sunday mornings feel too formal or intimidating
- You're lonely in a city of millions and want real community
- You need to hear something hopeful in the middle of hard times
- You're tired of surface-level relationships and want depth
- You're already a Christian but want a church that actually serves the neighborhood
- You're not sure what you believe but you're open to exploring
You don't need to:
- Dress up
- Know anything about the Bible
- Be a Christian (yet)
- Have your life together
- Perform or pretend
You just need to:
- Show up
- Be willing to eat with people
- Be open to hearing about Jesus (we're not going to hide who we are)
When and where:
Every Thursday 6:00-8:00pm [Address] [Parking information]
Starting [date in April]
Is this really free?
Yes. No cost. No hidden fees. No expectation that you'll give money to the church.
We're doing this because Jesus told His followers to love their neighbors and feed people. That's what we're doing.
What if I don't know anyone there?
Perfect. Most people don't the first time. You'll meet people. You might even make friends.
We'll have greeters who'll make sure you know where to sit, where the food is, and that you're not standing awkwardly in a corner.
What if I'm not into the church stuff?
Then this might not be for you. We're a church. We're going to worship Jesus, teach from the Bible, and pray. That's who we are.
But we're also going to be real with you. No fake smiles. No judging you for where you are. No pressure to become something you're not ready to become.
Come check it out. If it's not for you, that's okay. But you might be surprised.
Do I need to RSVP?
Nope. Just show up.
But if you want to let us know you're coming so we can watch for you and make sure we have enough food, fill out the form below.
Questions?
Email: info@1513church.org
"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in." - Matthew 25:35
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