Our Story
We began as a small group of people asking the question "What would it look
like if the people who call themselves followers of Jesus began to live out
their identity of BEING the Church instead of merely ATTENDING church." As
we looked at the story of God's people, we saw that they were called by him to
be his own special family and then sent by him to be on his mission. We
determined that we would do all we could to live our lives as "called" and
"sent" ones who express (through actions and words) the good news of God among
the people and city of Tacoma. Our hope was that God would use us to bring
restoration to all things and see relationships restored in this city and
to God the Father.
After about a year of learning, listening and
preparation we sent several of our people out to start communities on mission in
their own neighborhoods. Along the way we continued to ask the question,
"What does the good news of Jesus Christ look like to the people we live with
and love?" And, "How should we live so they can also experience God's
love?" This has led us to serve our community in ways that show what God is
really like - to display his image and love to everyone.
The invitation
to live out this calling is going out to many in Tacoma. Some are just starting
to spend time with Soma in community and check out the claims and life of Jesus.
Others have spent years "going to church" and enjoy spending time each week
attending a "worship service". Some feel they have been-there, done-that and are
looking to be a part of a new, fresher expression of the Church. In each case,
we have called people to faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ and to
live a life as called ones who have now embraced God's mission of restoration
and love. Our family is growing as we see more and more people coming to faith
in Jesus.
