Posts by Whittney Gilmer
We're Up & Running in Baymeadows!
We’ve officially relocated to our new Baymeadows location! Access Church is now meeting at 8133 Point Meadows Dr. (at The Church of Eleven22). Our services there are happening every Sunday at 4:00 & 6:15pm. All volunteers and their families are invited to enjoy dinner each week between services. But that’s not all! We’re actively working…
Read MoreBelong before you believe – The Carltons' Story
When Mike and Lisa Carlton moved to Jacksonville from Atlanta a little over a year ago, they were excited to have found a great place to live and raise their kids – and all near the beach! While living in Atlanta, they had attended North Point Community Church, and when they learned there was a…
Read MoreNew Baymeadows Location
What’s Happening? About a year and a half ago, the elders and I gathered a group of real-estate professionals and began a conversation about purchasing the Losco building we have been leasing. However, we encountered two obstacles: First, we couldn’t afford what the sellers wanted for the building. We were about one million dollars…
Read MoreHeadfirst – The Guffeys' Story
“Everybody’s Invited,” we say at Access, to come, to connect, and to get involved. Not long after their first visit, Raymond and Jill Guffey jumped in to do just that, headfirst. Raymond and Jill had heard great things about Access from friends, so they brought their 2-year-old son, Dru, to the “Easter Eggstravaganza” event. “We…
Read MoreRelocation Update
What’s Happening? About a year and a half ago, the elders and I gathered a group of real-estate professionals and began a conversation about purchasing the Losco building we have been leasing. However, we encountered two obstacles: First, we couldn’t afford what the sellers wanted for the building. We were about one million dollars…
Read MoreDon't go through it alone — the Gribbens
A friend invited Robert Gribben to Access Church, and by the time his future wife, Melissa, moved to Jacksonville, she knew it would be her church home, too. Robert and Melissa instantly loved the relevant and challenging messages from Andy Stanley. They connected right away with the music and the vibe of the church. “It…
Read MoreCommunity Celebration Sunday
Summer vacations, beaches, picnics, and late nights may seem like they are fading into the back-to-school craze. Advertisements for water parks and sunscreen have been replaced by advertisements for calculators and binders. That is why we’re so happy to invite you to an event that will keep the summer fun going! This Sunday at Access we’re…
Read MoreFill up your tank at Fuel!
Regardless of the weather, the morning commute to work is compromised when the vehicle is out of fuel. The plans for the day could be ordinary or extraordinary, but they will never be realized if the catalyst for movement is empty. This is a simple concept, but we rarely apply it to our spiritual endeavors.…
Read MoreLocation Change for Access Church – a note from Rich Barrett
What’s Happening? About a year and a half ago, the elders and I gathered a group of real-estate professionals and began a conversation about purchasing this building. However, we encountered two obstacles: First, we couldn’t afford what the sellers wanted for the building. We were about one million dollars apart. Second, at the time,…
Read More"This is CHURCH!?" – Geoff & Kelly Marton
“Are they always this happy and welcoming, or was there a memo that new people were going to be here today?” That was Kelly and Geoff Marton’s first question about Access Church before they even got to the auditorium for their first service. Once the music started, their second question became, “This is CHURCH!?” Although…
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