{"id":31388,"date":"2020-05-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edmondoutlook.com\/biz-look-crossings-church\/"},"modified":"2021-03-22T20:31:38","modified_gmt":"2021-03-22T20:31:38","slug":"biz-look-crossings-church","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edmondoutlook.com\/biz-look-crossings-church\/","title":{"rendered":"Biz Look: Crossings Church"},"content":{"rendered":"

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At a time when churches can\u2019t gather physically, Crossings Community Church is finding innovative ways to bring people together. \u201cYou\u2019d think our ministry would be less busy, but it\u2019s the opposite,\u201d\u00a0says Ryan Brown, Pastor of Location Development and Connections.<\/p>\n

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New Options for Worship<\/h3>\n

Like many churches, Crossings offers a live feed of Sunday worship. And they\u2019ve recently added new twist. Viewers can now choose whether to stream the contemporary or traditional service, which each feature a different style of music. Special children\u2019s programming follows each service.<\/p>\n

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The church even held an online Communion service on Palm Sunday, with members making their own bread at home and all partaking at once. \u201cWe\u2019re being very creative in how we can still celebrate the sacraments,\u201d says Ryan.<\/p>\n

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Anyone can watch or listen to services on several different platforms, including the church website, Facebook Live, YouTube, and Zoom. Sermons and worship music are available to stream any time.<\/p>\n

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Coming Together Online<\/h3>\n

Fellowship is at the heart of any church community. Crossings gives people many opportunities to stay connected digitally.\u00a0One of the first events to go online was The Gathering, a popular Tuesday night forum for young adults. \u201cWe\u2019ve had a great response to that,\u201d says Ryan. Members are now meeting remotely for small community groups, Bible studies, and support groups. The church\u2019s regular Wednesday night classes are also continuing online.<\/p>\n

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Serving the Community<\/h3>\n
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Crossings has reached out in many\u00a0ways to help those in need during the pandemic. They\u2019ve arranged box lunch deliveries to front-line workers at OU Medical Center and the Edmond Police Department. The church\u2019s counseling center, clinic, and other behind-the- scenes ministries are also staying busy.<\/p>\n

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For those who need help or want to offer help, there\u2019s a place on the website to sign up. Crossings will continue to offer support as long as needs exist. \u201cThe spirit of Oklahoma comes through very well in times of trial,\u201d says Ryan. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to be a part of that community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Crossings Community Church has campuses in north OKC and Edmond. Find them online at crossings.church<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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