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The Value of Groups – Ginny Achilles
We all know the value of meaningful relationships, but good things don’t always come easily. Ginny Achilles can attest to this. Mother to 10, she has homeschooled, gone through a divorce, built her own house, run a business, and dealt with the loss of a husband. Twice. With her faith firmly intact and her spirit…
Read MoreRight in the Eye
In 2013 Miley Cyrus introduced pop-culture to its newest anthem. “We Can’t Stop” became a resounding proclamation for a culture dedicated to chasing after whatever feels good in the moment. Lyrics such as, “This is our house, this is our rules” expressed the philosophy that we make our own decisions, and we answer to no…
Read MoreEvan Wright, UpStreet Production
At Access one of our top priorities is our children’s environments. We believe safety, caring leaders, biblical truth, and FUN are key elements in helping children develop a growing relationship with God. The individuals we place at the helm of Waumba Land and UpStreet believe this, too. We’re excited to formally introduce you to Evan…
Read MoreKidstuf
Parents, are you looking for an opportunity to connect with your children while learning about God’s “big ideas”? We would love to invite you to attend our next Kidstuf event on October 9. We’ll learn what God has to say about self-control through a 45-minute, fun, digital, multimedia, and interactive experience. Self-control is something we…
Read MoreNight of Worship September 16
A note from Kevin Bunnell, service programming director: I’ve had the privilege of spending a lot of my time this past week on preparations for our Night of Worship on September 16. Several times a year, we gather as a church family to celebrate who God is and what He’s doing in our lives as…
Read MoreGroupLink
Sunday, September 13, at 4:30pm Are you part of a Community Group? Community Groups are where people meet weekly to study the Bible and discuss issues relevant to their specific stage of life. This is the place where we can stop answering, “I’m fine,” to the obligatory, “How are you?” Instead, we can be honest…
Read MoreFall Kickoff and Promotion Sunday
This Sunday, August 23 Summer vacations are in the books, and autumn is just a breath away. Children are entering fresh classrooms, and the promise of less humidity is on the horizon. We have hit the sweet spot, otherwise known as Promotion Sunday! Access kiddos will be promoted to their new groups on August 23,…
Read MoreMeet Maggie Goodhart, Waumba Land Director
Maggie Goodhart could teach us all a few things about being new in town. She moved to Jacksonville two years ago from Atlanta and started building relationships like it was her job! She knew that to get connected, she would need to make the first move and choose a church to attend. While researching partnership churches of…
Read MoreMeet Troy Youse, Facilities Director
First impressions are important. When you walk through the doors of Access Church, you’ll be greeted with a clean and comfortable facility. Every detail has been discussed and addressed to make sure nothing distracts from the actual reason for attending. Let’s be honest, it is often no small feat to get out the door, fight…
Read MoreFinding Balance in Church
Balance: We all strive to find a healthy equilibrium between work and play. But the search for balance can encompass other areas of our lives too. Church is one area where we yearn for balance. We want a place that will be comfortable and relevant to the culture we reside in. But we also want…
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