Four Churches, One Family: Our “Unity in Community” Worship Service

On Sunday evening, something happened that doesn’t happen often enough. Four churches, each with its own history, traditions, and way of understanding the faith, gathered in a single room to worship together.

First Christian Church of Broken Arrow joined Greater Union Baptist Church, Harvard Avenue Christian Church, and Grace Bible Church for Unity in Community, a shared worship service built on one simple conviction: what unites us as children of God is greater than what distinguishes us.

Honest About Our Differences, United in Our Calling

It would have been easy to hold an event like this by pretending the differences don’t exist. We didn’t. These four congregations carry different theologies and different traditions, and each of them cherishes its own. But none of us came to argue those points. We came to worship the same God, listen for the same Spirit, and follow the same Christ.

In a world that seems more divided every day, that felt like a quiet act of witness. Neighbors who might otherwise only wave across town sat side by side, shared greetings across the pews, and joined their voices together.

Leading Through Song

We were honored that our own choir had a part in leading the service. Music has a way of doing what words alone often can’t. When people from different traditions sing together, the differences soften and the shared faith becomes easier to hear. Thank you to our choir, our director, and our pianist for the time and care they gave to this evening.

Gratitude

Thank you to the pastors and leaders of Greater Union Baptist Church, Harvard Avenue Christian Church, and Grace Bible Church for your friendship and for the effort you put into planning and leading this service. We are grateful to share a community with you.

Thank you also to everyone who came. The sanctuary was full, and the warmth in the room was real.

What Comes Next

Unity isn’t something we achieve in a single evening. It’s something we practice. We hope this service is the beginning of an ongoing relationship among our churches, and an invitation to our whole community to see what the Church can look like when it chooses fellowship over distance.

If you were with us Sunday night, thank you for being part of it. If you couldn’t make it, we hope you’ll join us the next time our congregations come together.

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