Faith Oakville will hold a gathering for its Young Adults group with a nationally recognized scientist, Joshua Swamidass MD, Ph.D. The group will meet on Thursday, Nov. 3, at Crave Coffeehouse at 6 p.m.
Science, Christians
Faith Oakville announced through its website that Joshua Swamidass, MD, Ph.D., will be a guest at the church. The renowned scientist will share his research and expertise regarding how science relates to the issues of race and justice for Christians.
The Young Adults group will learn from him over food and drinks. Faith Oakville will provide childcare during the event.
As announced on the website, the meeting will run from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Swamidass is a faculty fellow with The Craver Project, which empowers Christian students and faculty to serve and connect university, church, and society.
Faith Oakville also provided details about this event through Facebook. It encouraged people to register for the event.
According to the church, it would be an excellent opportunity to meet other young people from other churches and communities.
It provided a link for registration and shared that it would help them plan accordingly.
Celebration Sunday
Faith Oakville will host the Celebration Sunday gathering will be on Sunday, Oct. 30. It encouraged everyone to purchase meals during the event
Soulcial Kitchen food trucks will be at Celebration Sunday.
According to the announcement, if one bought a meal, they will have the chance to purchase tokens at the food trucks for $8. They said this amount will help reduce the levels of food insecurity in the community as one token is equivalent to one hot meal.
About Faith Oakville
According to its Facebook page, Faith Oakville is a religious organization with an address at 6101 Telegraph Rd., St. Louis. It invites all to come and join in its worship services.
Faith Oakville gathers for worship services on Sundays at 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., and 10:45 a.m.
As per its website, Faith Oakville’s mission is to see people connecting to individuals to the extraordinary life found in Christ, one person, one family, and one community, at a time.
The church said it aspires to witness the Gospel transform generations as disciples. It seeks to see disciples multiplied in the homes, community, and beyond by joining Christ on a mission where they live, work, learn, and play.
Faith Oakville’s values are living in the freedom of the Gospel, creating space for others, being givers vs. takers, and taking the next step.
John Brunette serves as the church's Lead Pastor, while Chris Sommer serves as the Executive Pastor.
The church was also joined by Pastor Cyril Loum and Pastor John Bush.
Life Groups
Faith Oakville encourages all to join one of its Life Groups. It is composed of individuals working to live out the Gospel together.
The church shared that Life Groups are people who care about its members, their families, dreams, life’s disappointments, and all the big and little events in one’s life. Furthermore, they meet to live in a growing relationship with God and other members.
Life Groups works to reach out and serve people in various communities.
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