20s&30s Faith + Gospel Identity (ft. Stephen Garcia)

Maybe you follow Jesus, maybe you used to, or maybe you’re not sure what you believe. Either way, you’re invited into the question: Who are you, really, and can a person actually become new?

Many of us were taught a Gospel that said Jesus paid the penalty for our sin, and now it was our job to try our best to live for him; but that partial Gospel leaves us exhausted and guilty, trying to live like Jesus while still believing that, deep down, we are nothing like him.

The truth about our union with Christ tells a far stranger and better story: a story about what Jesus actually accomplished, what it means that we are made new in him, and whether a real experience of true freedom from sin and shame could be more real now than we think. Jesus did not only forgive what you did; he completely overcame and buried who you were without him.

We’re going to get theological, but we’re also going to get honest as Stephen shares how this message sounded too good to be true to a hard-working Christian worn out by empty discipline, stuck in sin and shame, and wondering why his faith had not freed him more deeply… and how it changed everything.

Tuesday, October 20th — 7-9PM @ The Reach Church Offices

Reach Church Offices Address: 14935 NE 87th St #160, Redmond, WA 98052

Jumping into a new community can be hard, but we hope you’ll join us. We promise: friendly faces abound here, and all are welcome. We’re all in this together.

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MORE ABOUT REACH 20s & 30s

WHO WE’RE FOR

• You’re between the ages of 21-35(ish)
• You’re not looking for a family ministry with childcare
• Whether you go to Reach Church on Sundays, you’re a part of another church, you’re looking to call a church home— we’re stoked to have you at our 20s & 30s events! We want this ministry to bless our region!
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  If the focus of 20s & 30s doesn’t match your season of life, we have many other ministries, events, and Groups at Reach dedicated to other seasons of life that may serve you well.

WE GATHER TWICE A MONTH FOR OUTINGS + GATHERINGS

1st + 3rd Tuesdays — 7:00PM-9:00PM

• 1st Tuesday: Outings
  • Expect a casual night of hangs and activities that are like, actually fun.
    • Location: Some of these events will be held somewhere other than the Reach Offices, check out this link for updates.
• 3rd Tuesday: Gatherings
  • Expect worship and testimony, a guest speaker or panel addressing a relevant topic to 20s & 30s, and time in smaller groups to discuss and reflect.
  • Though it’s a gathering of 100+ people, we guarantee that no one knows everyone there! More than half of the people who show up are brand new, so this is a great space to meet new people!
    • Location: Reach Church Offices (Redmond, WA)

WHY WE EXIST

20s & 30s was created for young people in the greater Seattle region to experience real faith, friendship, and fun.

If you’re anything like us, you’re used to your friends coming and going around here. In this transient region, it often feels like you’re starting over — and starting over alone. We’re exhausted trying to figure out who we are and where we’re going — all while trying to find our people. It seems like we’ll never not feel behind.

Amidst it all, it’s hard to care about following Jesus. At work and at home — the inadequacy, comparison, and anxiety all compete for our attention and distract us from what really matters. Culture is often dragging us away from exactly where Jesus wants us to go. How do we pursue real faith instead of settling for the bare minimum just to get by? What’s the point? Is it even worth it? In 2025, we need real faith and friendship more than ever.

So that’s what Reach 20s & 30s is going after: real fulfillment in Jesus, and real belonging with one another.

OUR VALUES + GOALS

Faith — Consistent, bold pursuit of authentic love for Jesus.

Friendship — Like-minded Jesus-followers to walk through life and faith with.

Fun — Simple time spent together for joy and memories.

Have Questions? Email Kelsey Rutledge (Young Adults Pastor) at Kelsey@reachchurch.cc