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What is Dinner Church?
Dinner Church is a table-centered expression of church where community, hospitality, and the story of Jesus come together over a shared meal.
Rooted in the practices of Jesus and the early church, it creates sacred space for strangers to become friends, stories to be shared, and lives to be transformed.
More than a potluck, Dinner Church reimagines the meal as mission—forming new faith communities around the table, not the stage.
Who is Dinner Church For?
Dinner Church is for pastors, lay leaders, volunteers, and everyday disciples who long to reach people outside the traditional rhythms of Sunday morning worship. It's especially powerful in communities where people are spiritually curious, disconnected from church, or simply hungry for community.
What Happens at a Dinner Church?
Guests are welcomed to a warm, inclusive meal—no strings attached. While sharing food and stories, a short Jesus story or Gospel message is offered. There’s time for conversation, prayer, and connection. It’s relational, not performance-driven, and the table—not the stage—is the centerpiece.
Why Tables? Why Now?
In a world marked by loneliness, division, and spiritual disconnection, the table offers a powerful antidote. Shared meals create space for authentic connection, deep listening, and the slow, relational pace that discipleship requires. Jesus didn’t just preach sermons—he fed people, welcomed outsiders, and transformed lives around tables.
