Hey everyone!

I am continually overwhelmed by the love and resilience that emanates from our community of faith. This church has journeyed through challenging times, faced unexpected departures, and navigated turbulent waters of change. Somehow, through it all — the highs and lows, the good news and bad, through all the joy and all the sorrow — you have remained steadfast in your love for one ano...  Read More

We launched another Rooted session this past Tuesday, and what a night it was Over 60 people showed up to engage in community discipleship, Pastor Portia dropped some truth bombs from the front, groups engaged in life-giving conversation, and a good time was had by all  Read More

One of the most ignored yet fascinating books in the Bible is Lamentations. It's essentially the prophet Jeremiah's prayer journal to God when his country, Judah, had endured an economic tailspin and was terrorized by a foreign enemy. He had witnessed incredibly inhumane acts committed against his countrymen. People were out of work and starving to death.  Read More

This week, I've asked our very own David Bombara to bring the devotional for the Pastor's Musing.   Read More

BIG WEEK coming at Meadows, with more to follow.   Read More

BIG couple of weeks coming at Meadows. Every year, once school kicks back up and schedules settle in, we launch and re-launch several ministries. There's plenty of chances for you and your fam to get involved!  Read More

This week, I've asked our very own Stephanie Fournier to write the devotional. If you know Steph, you love her. She's on our church staff, she helps lead our Life Groups, Ladies Ministry, and much more, and she recently earned her Master's Degree in Theological Studies from Life Pacific University. Steph is the real deal.  Read More

Hey everyone!Some pretty cool things coming up at Meadows:Sunday, July 30: BAPTISMS!Want to get baptized? Just do it! It's an outward expression of an inner reality, the first sign of obedience to the Way of Jesus. We'll cheer you on and sing God's praises along the way.Click HERE to sign up, and a staff member will contact you soon! Sunday, August 7: Back to School SundayA Meadows annual favorite...  Read More

Hey everyone!Well, we're back. After a glorious vacation, Portia and I are back and ready to go. By all accounts, it sounds like all went well in our absence, as per usual. Our killer team and great speaker lineup kept the flock fed and cared for, and gave us the chance to enjoy some time off, our favorite beach (Manhattan Beach), and even squeeze in a Disneyland trip with the whole fam. Such a gr...  Read More

Hey Everyone!I have asked Scott & January Wilson to share in the musing this week, so please enjoy this Mexico update from them! ____________________________________________________ Greetings from Mexico,At the end of last year, January and I found ourselves in a place where God was bringing us back to the basics regarding our relationship with Him and we felt that He was preparing us for a new se...  Read More

Hey Everyone!No, I'm not working during my vacation. This was pre-written before I left, I promise. So there.I wanted to let you know personally that the Offermann's have been on the docket to take their scheduled sabbatical this year! As you know, both Pastor Portia and I have taken sabbaticals as a key spiritual practice to aid in longevity, emotional and spiritual health, and expanded ministry ...  Read More

Hey Everyone!Here are some fun events happening this summer at Meadows: June 17: Men's BreakfastJoin David Bombara, our Men's Ministry Leader, and the men of Meadows for a time of food, fellowship, and the Word on Saturday, June 17, at 9 AM. Men of all ages are invited to attend! The link to sign up is HERE.July 2: NextGen Sunday and Baby DedicationsNextGen Sunday is coming July 2! Our Kids Buildi...  Read More