by Chris Milner Lessons from L’Arche: “A community where people with and without disabilities share life together”  I’m thinking,” Barbara muses. “I’m thinking.” “What are you thinking about, Barbara?” “I’m thinking that I want to … Read More

by Kate Vanderwoude As we continue to endure these struggling economic times, what are you thankful for this year?  Your health? Your family? Your church? Your friends? Your home? Your job? Food on the table?  … Read More

Just over the hill from parking lot “B” you will find the Santa Barbara A Rocha Five Loaves Farm. The entire 3 acres have been planted out with veggies ranging from Anaheim peppers to zucchinis. … Read More

By Susi Lamoutte In the August Community News we looked at the purpose of homegroups. They are designed to build community and to develop disciples—discipleship in community. All group members are involved in both of … Read More

By Susi Lamoutte Homegroups. What are they? Many churches have some kind of small groups: Covenant Groups, Family Groups, Core Groups, Cell Groups, Men’s Groups, Women’s Groups, Recovery Groups….They can be called many things, and … Read More

by Mike Bennett Imagine that you’ve just started construction on a new house for yourself.  This isn’t just any house though – you’re building your Dream Home™!  Your fervor for your new abode knows no … Read More

by Jill Dixon I turned 40 this year.  I know it’s not written anywhere, but I just kind of thought that once you hit 40, you KNOW things. You are more spiritual, more discerning….those kinds … Read More

by Tracy Wilcox On November 7, 2010 Santa Barbara Community Church and hundred of other churches will participate in Orphan Sunday to rally church, community and friends to God’s call to care for the orphan. … Read More

by Michelle Acker www.missionimpact.com/Staff_Acker.html Reflections from Life and Ministry in Guatemala I think I have often defined poverty as not having enough material things or possessions. While there is obviously some truth to that, I … Read More

by Chris Comstock, Campus Crusade for Christ at UCSB In 1983, Steve Jobs, founder of a relatively small upstart computer company called Apple, barely 4 years old at the time, strides into the office of … Read More