2012
2011 in Pictures
2011 was an eventful and exhilarating year for Downtown Cornerstone. What follows is a visual snapshot of God’s grace to us over the past 12 months. Be encouraged and prayerful. We have much to look forward to in the year(s) ahead. If you’re just getting involved, or looking to get plugged in, you haven’t missed out. Many adventures await.
For Jesus’ Fame,
Pastor Adam
The kids got to meet in a real dungeon, it was like a fairytale!
We started off exploring who Jesus is, why he came and who we are to be as his people in the city through the series, “Who Jesus Is: The Seven I AM Sayings of Jesus”.
After many months of praying, God gave us a gifted, Jesus-loving worship music leader – Randy Lundy.
Prior to our launch, Pastor Adam preached a short sermon series, “A Reasoned Response“, that dealt with common Seattle-specific questions and obstacles to the Christian faith in order to prepare us for Jesus’ mission here.
Early on we made prayer part of our DNA by holding monthly Prayer & Vision Nights. These are treasured moments spent on our knees before the Father from a 33rd floor conference room downtown.
Launch Sunday, April 3rd 2011, was a joyful culmination of prayer and preparation, marking our birth as a newly-forming family of Jesus-followers in the heart of the city. A big thanks to all who came out to support us.
Just prior to our launch, Jesus provided us an amazing gathering space at Court in the Square! Located in the heart of the city, this venue is a renovated alley between two brick buildings that’s entirely enclosed in glass, not to mention a retractable roof!
With DCC’s launch, we also launched into a new sermon series, “Ephesians: The Living Church“, in order to unpack what the Christian church is to be and do in the world – and the implications that has on us as a new church.
Shortly after, we gathered for our first Good Friday and Easter celebrations.
About half way through the year we multiplied from two to four Cornerstone Communities in Pioneer Square and West Seattle, led by Giulian and Alan respectively.
We also dedicated a bunch of babies in 2011, lots of girls… and one lucky boy.
During the summer we took advantage of the beautiful weather by hosting monthly BBQ’s to enjoy the city with neighbors and friends!
Our Cornerstone Communities solidified strong partnerships with two local mercy and justice organizations, Union Gospel Mission and Farestart.
Our summer BBQ’s culminated with our first baptisms in the Puget Sound!
Six people shared their story and were baptized. Thank you, Jesus!
We kicked off the fall by heading up to Craven Farm where dozens of us navigated a never-ending corn maze with friends, family, neighbors and coworkers.
More communities were planted in November! Two – in Capitol Hill led/hosted by Pierce and Bonnie and Wallingford led by Edward and hosted by Leah.
We also hosted our First Annual Turkey Bowl on Thanksgiving morning. It was a hit and fortunately no one got hurt. Time to start training!
There were lots of chilly onlookers cheering us on.
December was full of excitement as we had three more baptisms…
and formally installed our first five deacons!
We also had a great Advent and Christmas season. In addition to our Christmas gathering, each Cornerstone Community adopted a family/need within their relational and geographic circles to meet. As a church we also took to the streets early Christmas morning to offer gifts and hope to our neighbors sleeping outside for our first Christmas Morning Gift Drop.
December brought greater worship to our Savior…and a giant Christmas tree in the middle of our venue that took six men to move every Sunday! Welcome to church planting.
As we go into 2012, we are continuing our series, “Acts: The Story Continues“. After all, God’s story continues, and He invites all of us into it. Likewise, we invite you to join us in continuing to follow Jesus’ lead in the new year, trusting Him to do what only He can.
2011
Christmas Sunday Gathering!
Christmas Sunday Gathering
We invite you and your family to join us Christmas morning as we celebrate the arrival of the King and anticipate His return!
SUNDAY, DEC 25TH AT 10:00AM
Court in the Square, 401 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
PARKING
Downtown parking is free on Sunday. Please allow time to secure street parking.
CHILDREN
There will be no Cornerstone Kids as we will be having a family-style service.
Go here for more info on our Sunday gatherings.
2011
Christmas Morning Gift Drop!
Christmas Morning Gift Drop
Downtown Cornerstone exists to build a great city through the gospel of Jesus Christ for the glory of God. We do that by proclaiming the gospel in word and acting out its implications in our daily living. We’ve been infinitely served, so we serve finitely. We’ve been radically graced, so we radically grace others. We were loved in our darkness, so we love others in their darkness.
It’s beautiful. Our lives get to serve as echoes or reflections of the redemption we’ve received in Christ.
Therefore, on Christmas morning (Sun, 25th @ 7:00AM) we’re going to serve our city, as we’ve been served, by blessing those on the streets with Christmas morning greetings, gifts, hot drinks, and prayers. These aren’t just “people on the streets”. For many of us, they are our neighbors. People we see every day, whose faces we recognize. So, this isn’t just “something we do on Christmas” but an opportunity to build relationships with fellow Seattlites. What better day, than Christmas, to start?
JOIN US
Sun, Dec 25th @ 7:00am (sharp!)
Piranha Parking Lot, 7th & Lenora, Seattle, WA 98101
Parking
Downtown parking is free on Sunday. Please allow time to secure street parking.
Children
We encourage you to bring your children to serve the city as a family.
2011
Please Consider a Year-End Gift to DCC
Downtown Cornerstone exists to build a great city through the gospel for the glory of God.
We love Seattle and want all who call this city home to know and love Jesus Christ. That’s why we exist. God has been incredibly gracious to us in 2011. We launched in April, planted six communities throughout the city, baptized 10 individuals, and saw many move downtown to join Jesus’ mission. We are humbled and thankful. Yet, we know Jesus wants to do more. To do that, we need your help.
This is a great time to consider year-end giving or further involvement in 2012.
We are currently 70% of the way to being self-supporting as a church. Our aim is to be fully self-sustaining by the fall of 2014. Until then we are dependent on the faithful giving of our members and the generous contributions of supporters throughout the country. If you have already been giving, thank you for your generosity and desire to see the Gospel take root in the heart of Seattle. You are a great encouragement to us. Whether you’ve given faithfully, or have yet to give, would you consider a year-end gift to Downtown Cornerstone? You can learn more about giving options here.
We know that apart from God’s grace, prayer and the sacrificial giving of his saints, this work would not be possible. Thank you for your generosity, love and support. Merry Christmas!
“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.” (Ephesians 3:20)