"There's no place like Concord Street!" We hear this time after time as our members visit other congregations and compare the experience with their lives as members here. The warmth and friendliness is second to none.
Ten years ago my family and I first worshipped with Concord Street. Few people really knew us, but soon after entering the building we were warmly welcomed by all. The Christians were genuinely interested in us (we were visiting, not interviewing) and we found the worship service to be scriptural and the members enthusiastic. The singing was heartfelt and the audience was responsive to the prayers and the reading and preaching of God's word. The congregation worshipped together! These descriptions coincide with Paul's admonition to "speak the truth in love" (Ephesians 4:15).
"Truth" and "love" reflect the balance that the church is to have in its work. First there is a concern for God's truth. Second, there must be a love for souls. This is the plan for God's church as it is busy teaching the gospel and maintaining a love for truth.
When you come to visit us, you will find a warm, diverse congregation that expects book, chapter and verse preaching. Here, the truth is spoken in love. That's why I am confident in our slogan, "Where your heart has a home."
Come and see for yourself. -D. W.