Reflections Sample article
What’s in a name? Theophilus
Luke wrote his Gospel to someone called Theophilus: ‘lover of God’, ‘friend of God’. A short reflection on why we took the name.
Θεόφιλος · lover of God
Lovers of God, gathered.
A congress of friends of God, for faith, thought and fellowship.
A home for people who love Jesus: to read, to gather, to encourage one another, and to welcome others into love and friendship with God.
The meaning of our name
Theophilus
Θεόφιλος
θεόςtheosGod
φίλοςphilosloving · beloved · friend
Lover of God, Friend of God
Luke’s Gospel and the book of Acts are both addressed to a man named Theophilus (Luke 1:3; Acts 1:1). It’s our name, and our hope for everyone who comes through the door.
More about the nameOur mission
A place for lovers and friends of God to inspire one another, and to bring more people into that love and friendship with Jesus.
Jesus calls the people who love him friends. Everything we do is about growing in that love and friendship, and sharing it.
“Henceforth I call you not servants… but I have called you friends.”
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Read
Articles, a growing online book and curated resources to help you know Jesus better.
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Gather
Gatherings large and small, where friendships with God and with one another grow.
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Invite
Friendship with God is meant to be shared. Bring a friend; keep the door open.
Articles
Featured reading
- Scripture Sample article
The open door
The doorway in our mark can be read as a quiet nod to two promises of Jesus about doors: one he stands at, and one he is.
- Community Sample article
Iron sharpens iron
Friendship as one of the ordinary, God-given ways we are shaped, and why we meet in person.
Activities
Coming up
Gatherings are where friendships grow. Everyone is welcome, including if you’re just curious.
Sample gathering: Friends of God evening
An informal evening of food, Scripture and conversation. Bring a friend.
Sample gathering: A day in Luke’s Gospel
Read Luke’s Gospel together, the book written to Theophilus, with pauses for reflection and prayer.
Sample gathering: The annual Congress
The yearly gathering of friends of God for teaching, worship and fellowship.
Become a friend of God
“We love him, because he first loved us.” 1 John 4:19 (KJV)
Love for God begins with his love for us, and friendship with God begins with Jesus, who calls us friends. Whether you’re exploring faith, looking for community, or want to help, we’d love to welcome you.