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Welcome to Narrate

What can you expect on Sundays?

Services: 9:00am & 10:45am

Every week we start with a handful of songs led by our exuberant, skilled band of musicians. One of our pastors teaches for 30 minutes. There’ll be more music, prayer, you’ll have the chance to take communion, and we’ll close with one more song. Gatherings are typically 65 minutes.

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Advent begins on November 30th, inviting us to engage the 23 days that follow differently than our cultural default—what some call a counterformation. In other words, it’s an intentional effort to be shaped into the image of Jesus. Maybe you’ve come to appreciate the rhythms of Advent, maybe you’ve never quite understood the value, or maybe this year you’re simply open to trying.

By way of reminder, Advent means “arrival” or “waiting.” To observe Advent is to take intentional steps toward remembering Jesus’ call to actively wait for His return. While talk of His return can sometimes drift into speculation or prediction, at its best Advent reminds us to build our identity around hopeful waiting—the anticipation of the day when Jesus returns and sets creation right again. This season invites us to give attention to the great biblical stories of people waiting, struggling to wait, and waiting well.

So how can you engage this year?

Sunday Gatherings – Each week our gatherings will center on the themes of Advent.

Books – You might also choose to read something that stirs your imagination for the season. We’ll have two titles available on Sundays:

Rediscovering Christmas by AJ Sherrill
Advent by Tish Harrison Warren

Wednesday Prayer – You’re invited to 326 Fuller Ave. at 12:10 p.m. on December 3, 10, and 17 to pray the Morning Office. For planning purposes, these gatherings will conclude by 12:40 p.m.

Fast – Historically, Advent has been understood as a kind of mini fast—an embodied reminder of our longing and anticipation.

If we can help you build an Advent “liturgy” for yourself or your family, please reach out to any of our staff. We’d love to walk alongside you as you do.

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Our Mission:

Gather & Scatter

Our mission is to be a vibrant local church in Helena that helps Christ-followers follow, makes Jesus accessible to unchurched and dechurched people, and tells a story of common grace to the community at-large.

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How can I connect? From day one we’ve abided by the principle that says, “If you start with relationships, you’ll never get to serving others, but if you start with serving others, you’ll get to relationships.” With that in mind, we’ve purposely created an imperfect relational model, namely, come serve with us and in time you will meet the kinds of people you care to get to know on a deeper level. To be sure, there are many “small groups” and deep friendships around Narrate, but we’ve made a point to allow them to emerge as a result of serving people together. We see the organization’s role as providing platforms upon which friendships can emerge.

We also value leaving space for people to hide. Some people visit a Sunday gathering eager to meet people, while others choose to hide. Those that choose to hide want to be the last in the door and the first out. Sometimes people need to exist this way for years before deciding they’re ready to connect. We value creating space for people to hide because we value creating experiences that allow people to rethink their core beliefs about life and God. All this means is that when you’re ready to connect, the culture is predicated upon you being an activator. This means you’ll need to be more invested in your need to form relationships than we are.

Connect with staff

We as a staff would love to meet with you for coffee, lunch, a walk, or just time to spend together.

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Upcoming opportunities

If you’re ready to connect with Narrate and people in your community, we’d love for you to serve with us on Sundays by jumping onto one of our Sunday Teams (Set Up, Band, Hospitality, Kids, Tech, Tear Down) or by Scattering with us.

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Giving

Narrate Church exists because our owners and members of our community decide to give their time and money. If you’d like to learn more about supporting Narrate through your time, talents, and treasures, we’d be thrilled to have that conversation.

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Watch/Listen

Missed the gathering or want to check us out more? We post that Sunday’s sermon at 5:00pm the same day. We also post “Beyond Sunday” episodes Fridays at noon where Adam and Narrate staff provide thoughtful content to help you dive deeper into your life with Christ.

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