This photo was taken by Greg Blosser a friend who pastors Grace Central Presbyterian Church in the Short North. The sign is in front of Maple Grove United Methodist Church a few blocks from our home and every time I drive by it makes me shake my head. I won’t elaborate on the obvious motive [...]
Facebook was abuzz with Jefferson Bethke’s video Why I Hate Religion But Love Jesus. Now, I appreciate and applaud the core of Jefferson’s message which really contrasts Jesus’ message (the gospel) with religion (works based righteousness). Heck, I’m preaching this Sunday in Mark 2-3 about true religiosity. However, in this discussion it’s important to understand what [...]
Who is this Man from Jay O'Brien on Vimeo.
Who is this Man from Jay O'Brien on Vimeo.
I am a major proponent of the idea that church is not a building, or a vender of some religious services or goods. Rather, church is a body of people on mission with God. And although I have a deep concern for what goes on at our worship gatherings on Sunday mornings, as the Missional [...]
The vision of Scarlet City Church is to be a people joining God’s story of transformation and renewal. God is writing his story for the world, Columbus, and our lives. Our hope is to see our story intersect with his story of transforming and renewing our city and the world. We have worship gatherings because [...]
Jesus calls his people to be a “city on a hill.” Being a “city on a hill” doesn’t mean we separate ourselves and simply shout gospel truths to those outside the gates. Rather, Jesus is saying we should be a community that communicates and reflects God’s love found in the gospel. That’s why at Scarlet [...]
God is bringing together a community of people on the north side of Columbus. A community where people love God, each other, and Columbus. This is a place of imperfect people in love with a perfect God. We’d like to invite you to consider joining the Scarlet City Church family by attending our Sunday morning [...]
In 2008 then candidate Barack Obama ran on hope and change. He understood that everyone longed for something different. We see this desire expressed in our lives through diet programs, workout routines, job applications, home purchases, and financial investments. Each are an expression of how we want things to be different. Of course, none of [...]
Sunday, April 10th represents another step forward for Scarlet City Church. We will now be having worship Sunday mornings at 10:30am at Ecole Kenwood (3770 Shattuck Ave., Columbus, OH 43220). The frequency of our worship gatherings is also changing from once to three times a month. Join us this Sunday to celebrate the gospel and all [...]