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Vertical Reality is the fall retreat for Access students in grades 6-12. It’s a highlight of the year as we head for a weekend away in the great outdoors. At Vertical Reality we focus on our relationship with God and how He desires to connect with us on a truly intimate level. Not only do…

We’re looking for an UpStreet Large-Group Director at Access Church! This part-time person will lead and manage the success of our UpStreet large-group environment. The UpStreet large-group environment is an important part of what we do on Sunday mornings. It’s the place where our kids hear the Bible story and worship, and it sets our small-group…

We all have places we want to end up in life. Yet the paths we choose often lead us away from our intended destinations. One poor decision can send us down the wrong road, crushing our dreams, and wasting years of our lives. As time passes, we look back wondering how we got off course…

Are we making a point or making a difference? It’s easier to make a point; to adopt a policy; to put up a billboard or hand out a pamphlet. Making a difference is messier. It requires relating to people with whom you may not agree. But that is what Jesus modeled. In “The Separation of…

Kick off your week of patriotic festivities by celebrating one of our nation’s returning heroes! This Saturday evening, June 29, is the kick-off for the Purple Heart Homes / Designing Spaces project for Pvt. Jeff Taylor. Jeff was critically injured in an attack just outside the Baghdad Airport during the invasion of Iraq. Today he…

If you haven’t met Josh and Jenni Hough yet, you’ve got to catch them in the halls at Access and say hello. Josh has been serving on Access staff since 2011 as our Facilities Director, and we’re so grateful for they way he takes care of our building and environments! Josh and Jenni Hough moved…

Do the words of Jesus ever shock you? A lot of the things Jesus said seem extreme. Things like, “Love your enemies,” “Pay your taxes,” and “Eat my body.” Some of the shocking statements of Jesus made being his follower challenging. Did he really mean to say them? In this five-part series, we’ll see that…

We’re excited to announce that Doug Hurley is our new GroupLife Director at Access Church! Doug has been on staff at Access since October 2010 as our Waumba Land Director, and now he’s transitioning to oversee our Community Groups. As GroupLife Director, Doug will recruit, develop, and equip Community Group leaders. He’ll make sure the…

We’ve all faced challenges in life that led us to the place where we realized, “I can’t fix this. I can’t beat this. I can’t figure this out or find the way out.” Some of these trials are very common while others seem quite uncommon, causing us to feel like we’re fighting alone. However, all…

Join us this Sunday, May 5, at 9:30 or 11:00am for a fun Cinco de Mayo celebration of our incredible volunteers! God has done some amazing things through this group of people, and we’re going to celebrate them with a fun twist. Rich Barrett will speak, sharing our vision for where Access Church is going…