National Community Church

GLAD’s argument for the needs to define a same-​sex union as a civil marriage vs. a civil union can be read here:
. The argument has to do with the logistics of carrying the civil union to other states, terminating the civil unions, federal rights, federal/​tax/​public benefits, and paperwork. Rather than changing the definition of marriage, the problem then should be changing the definition of civil union. But no, there is a «second class status» associated with a same-​sex union being labeled as a civil union instead of civil marriage.
I believe (as do many churches) that marriage is a union between a man and a woman, which God created and defined. The Bible is clear on that truth. GLAD says, «Every faith is and will remain free to set its own rules about who can marry and on what terms». So why do people like Scott M. get mad when churches like NCC and other faith institutions do just that? Is GLAD lying about their beliefs? Or do same sex marriage supporters not support GLAD?
Quite frankly, there is a difference between a homosexual union and heterosexual union, which is the NATURAL ability to procreate. That is the distinct difference between the two unions and that separation will never change. I don’t know how that is «second class status.» I support the legal protections and responsibilities of a same sex union, but I do not and will not support it being described as marriage.
Even without the natural ability to procreate, I am by no means saying that a same sex couple cannot be awesome parents. They can be and there are awesome same sex parents out there. People with beautiful hearts come in all forms, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, etc.
I understand the world’s misconception in Christians. Not all who claim to be Christian, and most importantly followers of Jesus, show a beautiful heart. They don’t love like Jesus loved and are going around condemning people acting high and almighty. At the end of the day, we all fall short of the glory of God.
We are called to love and serve as Jesus loved and served, not judge people.
I must have missed the advertisement that Scott M. saw/​heard where NCC was asking «LGBT to attend and give them donations.» NCC always says they’re thankful that you’re there and to not feel obligated to give, especially if you’re visiting. Besides, giving should always come from the heart. God doesn’t even want your money unless you are a willing and cheerful giver, and if a church tries to make you feel otherwise, then run fast!
NCC is not my home church so I do not tithe there, but I do donate when I get a chance to visit. I always leave feeling encouraged, refreshed, and uplifted. Even being in a theater, you can feel God’s presence and it feels amazing! If you’re looking for a place to worship and fellowship that follows the Bible’s teachings and teaches the gospel of Jesus, then definitely check out NCC.

Dear Scott M,
even if I haven’t been to the NCC church yet, I want to write a comment to yours:
GOD (and so should the church) loves ALL people, but hates sin (NOT the sinner)!!!
So, I wish GOD’s love gets through to you so that you can love the imperfect/​unperfected «church people» as they are supposed to love and accept you because: Nobody is perfect except God himself!!!
Furthermore, I pray that, each day, you get to know GOD and HIS Word better!
It is absolute biblical that GOD intended us to have «healthy» and «reproducible» marriages (so NOT the same sex)! Reading the bible I have found nowhere that GOD is «ok» with same sex sexual relationships, but quite the opposite!!!
So, there is no need to be «more liberal» because whoever wants to be a follower/​disciple of Jesus should please HIM and not other human beings…
GOD wants our best, that’s for sure!
And this means that we have to trust HIM, HIS promises and HIS Word!
… even if we might not like it because it might not be «convenient» to our thinking or actual lifestyle!
I wanted to write this comment because I think it is important to stand up for GOD’s purposes!
GOD does love people reading and understanding HIS Word as HE intended it to be, even if it is «radical»!
GOD is the best father you can ever imagine, and HE will guide you if you ask HIM, trust GOD and obey HIM!
Hopefully, you understand that I am still on my way, too!!!
Be very blessed!!!
Claudia

National Community Church is anti-​same-​sex marriage and anti-​LGBT rights, although they still want LGBT people to attend and give them donations. You probably won’t be able to find them saying anything that’s outright anti-​gay on their website. I got my information directly from Ryan Zempel.
I understand that when looking for a youth-​oriented XTREME church, that this church may appear appealing, but you should know that it’s still a part of the conservative Evangelical Christian movement and when searching for a church home, you should ask the leadership the tough questions about stuff that matters to you. A majority of young people nowadays are in favor of equal rights & marriage for LGBT people, so you’d probably be happier at something like United Church of Christ, Unitarian Universalist Church, or a Drinking Skeptically Meetup.

This past weekend was my birthday weekend, beside celebrating my birthday with friends, I decided to celebrate it with God by attending church service.
In the past, I attended the sermon at NCC when they still have their church service at the Union Station theater.
I choose Georgetown as one of the area for me to celebrate my birthday weekend, and also since I saw Pastor Mark Batterson at the Night of Hope with Joel Osteen, I have been planning to come and visit one of his church service once again.
Interesting enough, the day before that, on Saturday, I went to the theater same exact theater 8 to watch the Snow White and the Huntsman!
And the next day after, on Sunday, I attended the sermon and worship God in the same exact theater, seems like everything fall in to place perfectly.
God seems plan it all out everything perfectly for me.
Pastor Mike greeted me at the door, while he was trying to adjust his guitar string.
Glad to have the opportunity to meet him at my first visit.
The theater space is really become a very efficient and great functional place for this Church doing their service.
For the space and the chair that available, the projector and sound system serve the purpose to do the church service at this theater.
On top of that, I can come as I am, as I wear my jeans with a nice top that day. :)
Basically you can come either dressy or casual to attend the church service, if you decide to go casual, just remember to dress decent to praise God.
And about the movie I saw the day before, as someone who doesn’t like watching scary or dark movie, when the first time the movie start, I was wondering what I get my self in to, watching what seemingly wicked at the beginning of the story, but as the movie go along, then I realize why. Ah! This is why!
In the middle of the movie, Kristin Stewart as Snow White that has been kept and captive at the Tower by the Evil Queen who has killed her father with her dark magic power, in one of the scene, Snow White kneeling down and pray the prayer of «Heavenly Father».
Hm, I thought to my self, how many of Hollywood movie out there have the «Heavenly Father» prayer in the middle of their movie? Not many perhaps.
God has teach me something important through this movie, even though in the middle of the tribulations, challenge and facing the dark source in my life, when I call upon His name, God’s favor and protection will be with me. And He will never abandon me nor leave me behind, He will lead me in to claim my victory to conquer over the power of the dark source. Just like in Snow White has conquer the battle with the Evil Queen that has known have a very powerful dark magic.
And the next morning after the movie, I was there to attend the sermon who was lead by Pastor Mark that was display on the screen theater.
They also scheduled for a live sermon by Pastor Mike next week, and I am planning to attend.
After all, this is my birthday month that I plan to continue celebrate it with God.
God is good! All the time, God is good! :)