As January begins, we’re filled with anticipation for all that God may do in our lives this year. A new year brings opportunities to grow, serve, and see the Lord at work in us and within our church community. But before we look to what’s ahead, let’s pause to look back with gratitude and celebrate all that God has done over the past year.
2025 was marked by the celebration of 25 years together as a church. Over the last quarter of a century, we’ve seen people step into spaces to serve others in our community, witnessed lives transformed by the gospel, and watched our church grow. There have been moments of celebration and challenge, but through it all, God has been faithful again and again.
Agape is an inclusive ministry for those with disabilities. In 2025, we undertook a special project to provide a safe space that meets kids' needs and helps them have a great experience at church. When the sights and sounds of a busy Crossing Kids classroom become overwhelming, sometimes the best thing we can do for our Agape kids is offer them a calm space to take a break and refocus. This new space opened in October, and we’re thankful to have a place to offer a reset during class.
Perhaps one of the greatest seasons of the year happened this fall, when we walked through 16 weeks of spiritual practices collectively as a church. We grew together in our understanding of prayer, gratitude, repentance, sabbath, simplicity, and service, to name a few. These weekly practices were designed to deepen our experience of who God is and cultivate habits that connect with him throughout our daily lives. We continue to pray that these take root in our lives, enabling us all to experience God deeply, both individually and collectively as a church.
When you feel stagnant or find yourself at a loss for how to connect with God, look back at these practices to strengthen your relationship with God. You can revisit this sermon series here.
We spent the year looking back at all the ways God has worked through specific ministries, stories of change, and reflecting on the early days of The Crossing. If you missed any of these stories – check out our special page Twenty-Five Years Together.
We celebrated together at our annual Summer Nights celebration and worship night. We gathered as a church to worship, celebrate baptisms, and reflect on God’s work in our church over the years.
We’re starting January off with a 3-week sermon series called The Spirit of God, focusing on the Holy Spirit. Then, we’ll move into Acts 13-17 together (continuing Acts 1-12: Belonging to a Mission from 2023) with a new sermon series called Acts: Revival & Resistance. We’re looking forward to growing together by studying these chapters from the book of Acts.
The Crossing Ministry Fair is exactly what it sounds like! Come discover all that's going on in our church and find where you can belong, learn, and serve in 2026. Stop by Room 320 in between services on Sunday, January 11 and meet ministry leaders and staff to learn more about ways to get plugged in.
Both Crossing Men and Crossing Women offer ways to grow through regular Bible studies. These groups provide an opportunity to explore various topics and books of the Bible, deepen your understanding of God’s Word, and apply it to your life. Whether you’re new to Bible study, or a regular attendee, joining a study this Spring is an intentional way to grow alongside others.
We have three mission trips planned to Harmons, Jamaica in 2026, with Veritas and Crossing Students. In January, March, and June, groups of students will visit Harmons to continue ongoing work with Won by One. In October 2025, Harmons was hit by Hurricane Melissa. Their community suffered significant damage. Each of these groups will be able to serve their needs and help repair damages.
Another adult group mission trip to Honduras is scheduled in March. Their team hopes to offer optical exams, fulfill construction needs, and serve the community in many ways while they are there.
Let’s pray for all the teams that will be serving across the world: that their work will meet the needs of these communities and that they can share the love of Jesus in tangible ways.
We can’t wait to see how God works in 2026 through our sermon series, community, and outreach to others!