22 Sep Rest and Play

In an age (and a city) where singleness is common, what answers (and culture) could the church of Jesus provide and create?

The Christian Scriptures refer to singleness as a life station equivalent to marriage, and vice versa (1 Corinthians 7:26).

Despite cultural pressure to feel “less than” if unmarried, or even “more than” if married (or yes, “more than” if unmarried), Paul the Apostle urges all Christ followers to find ultimate meaning and fulfillment “upstream”, not “downstream.” That is to say, we are all–married or unmarried–to find our identity “upstream” in the future and forever family of God, and not “downstream” in having or producing an heir.

This kind of thinking and theology was radical in the first century; it can feel radical today.

In light of that, Mosaic Church aims to offer singles meaningful moments to affirm their Christian singleness, and to build powerful relationships with other single friends. While our vision as a church is to be as intergenerational as possible, the truth is that married people often (though not always) have less time to devote to friendships with unmarried people simply because of family obligations.

Therefore, single friends can function like a kind of Christian family–not in replacement of the nuclear family–but through support, care, concern and mutual ministry, create a loving safety net similar to a biological family. Especially in large cities and when far from home, having dynamic single friendships can help sustain unmarried people in powerful ways.

To that end, I would like to invite every “single” person (pun intended) to our upcoming Singles Conference, October 20-21.

Our theme this year is: How Rest + Play = Joy & Mission.

We will be looking at how play and rest, as seen through a Trinitarian lens, help us do mission better in the world (also a function of our three-in-one God).

As always, there is great food, great messages, a ton of fun and really, really, great people.

I hope, if you are unmarried, you’ll consider going (also, there are spots to serve for married couples…we do need you!).

Blessings,

Morgan