What do we mean by Young* adult?
We don’t know, this category is constantly changing, like the rest of the world. We care less about the category and more about the people. Young* could include college students, young professionals, parents of young children, Gen X through Gen Z, or anybody who looks around their church and feels “I’m too young for this crowd.”
Check out our FAQ for more information on how we support all young adults.
What's the catch?
There isn’t one. Seriously.
We’re an open and welcoming space for anyone aged 18-40ish. No strings, no dues, no expectations—just show up as you are. Whether you’re exploring faith, questioning life’s direction, or just looking for people to share the ride, we’ve got your back.
We’re an open and welcoming space for anyone aged 18-40ish. No strings, no dues, no expectations—just show up as you are. Whether you’re exploring faith, questioning life’s direction, or just looking for people to share the ride, we’ve got your back.
Do I need to be part of a specific church in order to participate?
No, not at all! All are welcome to join us, whether you are actively attending a church and looking for more opportunities to nurture a deeper faith, connect with other young adults from other churches, or to find rest and renewal; or you have no religious connection what-so-ever.
Do I need to bring anything or RSVP for events?
No, just bring yourself! We provide light snacks at every event we host. Some events will have a full meal. You can check on the website, or on the APP for the calendar.
RSVPing for an event helps us plan for how many to expect, but they are by no means required to attend. However, some events will offer child-care for those of us who are young families. In that case, we do ask that you RVSP to let us know you need childcare. This helps ensure we have the proper staffing for the night.
RSVPing for an event helps us plan for how many to expect, but they are by no means required to attend. However, some events will offer child-care for those of us who are young families. In that case, we do ask that you RVSP to let us know you need childcare. This helps ensure we have the proper staffing for the night.
Is Journey House a Church, a Campus Ministry, or What?
Journey House started off as a campus ministry, but we believe we are called to be more than that. You could call us a fresh expression of faith, an intentional missional community focused on young adults, or an alternative worship space! However, we believe we are called to both college students AND young adults. And while we might not be a "church", we are "the church" for those who haven't quite found their place or for those who have been hurt by the church in the past.
What's the deal with all the Contemplative stuff you do?
We believe our Christian faith is so much more than consuming a bunch of stuff about God! Moreover, Church is more than a social gathering, and is most definitely not a space where you just get told a bunch of things you're not suppose to do or be.
God is closer to us than our very breath, and we believe God desires an intimate relationship with each of us. And with so many of us (especially young adults) seeking greater spirituality, we are feeling the need to find a deeper, more grounded faith. Contemplative tradition offers us a path towards this type of faith.
God is closer to us than our very breath, and we believe God desires an intimate relationship with each of us. And with so many of us (especially young adults) seeking greater spirituality, we are feeling the need to find a deeper, more grounded faith. Contemplative tradition offers us a path towards this type of faith.
OUR VALUES
GRITTY HOPE
Life sucks sometimes! Bad stuff happens. We get it. Hope doesn't take all of that for granted. Rather, we can only know true hope when we go through the dark. Sure it can be easy to be a cynic, to be sarcastic, to roll our eyes and shrug our shoulders because we don't have any more cares to give. But that doesn't change anything. We have been promised a life of abundance, and we make the collective choice to chase after that life with a gritty hope others would see as pathetic.
GENEROUS GRACE
We value God's Grace which is freely given to all people. Therefore all are welcome to join us at Journey House, but your spot cannot come at the cost of someone else's. If you want a seat at the table, we leave a space open for you, no matter: Who you are; Who you choose to be; Who you love; What stories and baggages you carry with you.... ALL Young Adults are WELCOME here!
EMBOLDENED LOVE
We value multiple ways of knowing God and experiencing God's love. We encourage people to search for God in their lives, however God may be revealed to them. We also believe that the closer you grow to God means growing closer to yourself and with others (in healthy ways), where God is closer to each and every one of us than our very breath. We embolden one another to LOVE with everything we have: to love God, to love ourselves fully; and then to GO out and love others.
NURTURED FAITH
We walk this journey of life and faith together. Your story of faith is where you are. And where you are is a complex, beautiful, oftentimes challenging road. Jesus spent most of his time being with people, where they were at, talking about their lives and showing them that where they are matters, and so do we at Journey House. We will nurture and support your journey, but it is your's to take.