Rebuilding for Renewal
It is an exciting time at Reality LA as we prepare to renovate the Hope Center and church office building.
The aim is to carry out our mission more effectively and make good use of the buildings that have served us well but have significant limitations.
Our congregational survey earlier this year revealed seven key questions that many people in the congregation are asking. So before we “rebuild for renewal,” we’re going to work on the foundation a bit to make sure that we’re all unified moving forward. In other words, we want to raise awareness before we raise money.
Check this page for weekly updates through September and October as we unpack the seven questions below, addressing one each week through family talks at our Sunday gatherings, Drop In podcast episodes, various events, and videos!
• What is the story of the Hope Center?
• What is the condition of the buildings?
• How do Reality LA and Serve LA relate?
• How does investing centrally enhance regional ministry?
• What does the staff do?
• How does a capital campaign work?
• How should we think about giving?
What is the story of the Hope Center?
When Reality LA was given the buildings at Fountain and Edgemont in 2019, their story became our story! Let’s look back and celebrate what God has done so we can be good stewards moving forward.
What is the condition of the buildings?
Our buildings are beautiful but they are old and broken down to the point that our current operations in them are not sustainable. Let’s check out how the condition of the buildings is holding us back from fulfilling our mission in really practical ways.
How do Reality LA and Serve LA relate?
Reality LA and Serve LA have an ongoing partnership that is rooted in our shared history and vision as we serve the city together. Let’s explore what it means for both organizations to mutually partner on a practical level.
How does investing centrally enhance regional ministry?
We gather for worship and we scatter for mission. Let’s explore how our city-wide church model has central and regional functions, which are not in competition of one another, but rather fit together in supporting our mission to make disciples in Los Angeles.
What does the staff do?
The purpose of church staff comes from Ephesians 4:12 “to equip the saints for the work of ministry.” We have organized our staff by our mission: making disciples who follow Jesus, love one another, and serve Los Angeles. So how does the staff equip the saints and what do they do?
Related Events
October 20: Open House
As part of our efforts to give thanks for and unite around our upcoming renovation, we invite you to a tour of the Hope Center and the church office. Please sign up for either the 1PM or 2:15PM time slot to explore and experience the buildings and see the conditions of both firsthand. A light lunch will be provided.
