WELCOME TO SUNDAYS IN THE ROUND...

Thanks for considering a visit to one of our Sunday service!


Unlike any church in the neighborhood we have a unique set up to our Sunday service.  We refer to it as "worship in the round."  

We’ve done this for a number of reasons, 3 of which are closely tied to our vision... 


1st & most important is that we want the OneLife of Jesus to be at the center of all that we do...  

The table, communion, is the reminder of what Jesus has done for all of us & all of humanity.  It is where we are reminded that we can’t do this life on our own AND that we don’t have to.  That the Holy Spirit of the triune God, represented by the candle, is always with us! 


2nd we believe in the power of community & faithful presence...

We want our church to be a place where we engage each other in community as a family & that ALL are welcomed in.  We see this modeled for us in the perfect relationship between the trinity - The Father, Son, & Holy Spirit.  We get this, because when we invite a guest into our home we don’t sit them in rows, we don’t stare at the back of their heads, & we don't want them to be anonymous, right?  No!  We look at each other, we eat, we share life, & we do so to grow in relationship with one another.

  

3rd we believe in the “work in progress” that is the church... 

We believe it’s important that we meet together regularly, that we are present, that we participate, that we are invited in, seen, known, & loved, no matter what - where ever we are at in life.  This includes when we show up late, or if we are brought to tears, when we feel moved to raise our hands in praise, or when our kids are having a hard time.  We come with our excitement, our doubts, our questions, & our desires no matter how diverse they are.  In other words, we understand that no one has it all figured out & we all are works in progress. 


There are lots of reasons for our set up, but in the simplest terms, we want everyone to know that they are an important part of what God is doing here at OneLife & in our community & that we highly value presence & participation.  


Come join us & experience it first hand!  

SUNDAYS AT ONELIFE - WHAT TO EXPECT

Our Sunday gathering begins at 10am and lasts about 75 minutes. Each week our service includes a time of singing, prayer, communion, teaching from the Bible, an engaging kids and youth program, and time to connect with others over refreshments. Our music is a mix of styles, from acoustic to rock and folk. The teaching is informal and focuses on how the Bible can shape and transform us in the way we live our day to day life. Afterwards the open time is always lively, with kids all around, as we munch on finger food and get caught up with each other. 


It's hard to say what might be the best part of our Sunday mornings. For some it's the exhilaration of experiencing God during worship, or the challenge of a new truth during the teaching. But others like the part where we get to swap restaurant recommendations, share gardening tips, or debate theology over muffins & baby carrots. 

  • Children  -  KidsLIFE

    OneLife is excited to have a church bursting with children! Our kids make up one third of our group. Being an important part of our community, children are loved and supported by strong, caring, and committed adults and have many friends to enjoy.  


    During our Sunday services, childcare for babies up to age 3 is available from the start. Kids 4 and up join their families for worship, then enjoy their own classes for the 2nd half. This gives them a chance to be a part of our larger community and also hang out with others their age while they learn and have fun in a safe environment.  For details about our KidsLife program contact our KidsLife Co-Directors by clicking HERE. 

  • TEENS  -  THE MIX YOUTH COOPERATIVE

    Many teens never discover who they really are in light of God’s truth -- loved, accepted and very, very cool. At OneLife we want them to know God feels this way about them and so do we. 


    On Sunday during our service the youth join our time of worship, prayer, and communion. Then at the break they head to the youth room where we have worked hard to provide a place to hang out, have fun with friends, while safely exploring their hopes, doubts, and fears, and what it means to be followers of Jesus.  For details about our youth ministry & our midweek programs & monthly events check out the official Mix website by clicking HERE.

  • COLLEGE & YOUNG ADULTS

    OneLife includes a growing number of college students and young adults. On Sundays our young adults are fully integrated into all aspects of what is happening. Some have fun helping with our KidsLife classes. Some are on the worship team. Others are there just as part of the family, participating in the worship and teaching time and being in community after the service during our post service refreshments time.

  • ADULTS

    Adults in our community come from all walks of life. Some grew up here in Seattle. Others came from other places in the country or the world. Some work away from home, and others are full-time stay-at-home moms or dads. Some are single, some are not. Our trades and professions vary. We include the richer and the poorer. You get the picture.  Really though, none of this is what we're all about...


    We are about following Jesus and doing life together, no matter what our differences. Sharing meals and possessions. Comparing and sharing ideas. Supporting those who are hurting, or in need. Throwing parties, taking time, loving our kids and praying together. We volunteer and pitch in to make our Sunday gatherings and other events happen. In small groups we serve one another and get involved, both locally and globally. The bottom line is, at OneLife you'll find friends who encourage each other to grow, to change, to try new things, and to act on what we say we believe. 

  • THE COMMONS

    We believe in community and building lasting relationships.  We also believe that one of the best ways to foster this is over food and refreshments.  As a result, every Sunday after service we provide a lovely spread of food and drinks with all ages in mind.  Like a cafe setting, It is always a fun and casual atmosphere with kids at play, music in the background, and space for connections and conversations to thrive.  


    Make sure to stick around after your visit to join in the community.  

BEYOND SUNDAYs

At OneLife, we understand the importance of being known & finding a place within a church to connect.  After coming to one of our Sunday services, if you enjoyed your time & want to get more connected relationally check out these options.



COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS

Once a month after our Sunday service we provide a time to connect with one or more of our Staff & Elder Board

at one of our favorite local coffee shops.  This happens on the 4th Sunday of every month.  

If you are new and want to learn more about OneLife join us.  Oh and we're buying!



CORE GROUPS

Many who have been part of OneLife say, "If there is only one thing you get involved in at OneLife, it should be a core group." That's because small groups are where a lot of the best stuff happens. We have cores that meet at different days, times, and locations throughout the city and they are equally diverse in content and make up but honest conversation, caring and praying for each other is always included.  

For more about our Cores Groups click HERE.