Something is Happening Here

I can’t stop thinking about last week. The conversations in the atrium. The full rows and classrooms. The feeling of looking around the room and realizing… God is bringing people here.

As someone who helps communicate what’s happening at Legacy—and as someone who calls this place home—I don’t take that lightly.

This year marked our largest Sunday morning attendance in over two decades.

But what I keep coming back to is this: that number is people searching for truth, hope, and a home.

Families. Kids. Friends. Neighbors. Some who came for the first time. Some who came back after a long time away. Each one with a story.

And it wasn’t only Sunday morning.

In 2023, our Maundy Thursday Seder dinner gathered 53 people around the table. This year, more than 210 joined on picnic blankets full of families of all ages, relationships deepening with new and old friends, and people leaning in to understand the story of Jesus in a meaningful way.

Our Good Friday service also saw 50% more people than last year. More people choosing to slow down, reflect, and worship at the feet of Jesus.

I believe this is not just a seasonal bump. It really does feel like something is taking root.

And here’s the part I don’t want us to miss: Most people don’t walk into a church building because of a graphic or an ad or a sign near the street. They come because someone invited them.

In fact, research shows that the vast majority of people who visit a church for the first time do so because of a personal invitation, and many people who don’t regularly attend church say they’d be open to coming if a friend simply asked.

Which means… you mattered in this.

The texts you sent.
The conversations you had.
The invitations you almost didn’t send, but did anyway.

Every “yes” this Easter likely started with someone like you.

I also know not every invitation you extended was accepted. If that was your experience, I just want to say, don’t be discouraged. One thing I’ve learned is that a “no” is rarely the end of the story. Sometimes it just means someone isn’t ready yet. Trust takes time. And often, it takes more than one invitation for someone to walk through the doors.

So don’t stop inviting. We aren’t called to results; we’re called to be a witness.

So what’s your next step?

Your “one” might not have come to Easter. But their story isn’t finished.

Summer is coming, and there are so many opportunities ahead to keep inviting people. Sunday mornings, fun events for kids and adults, and many moments where people can experience this community as they work to understand the love of Jesus.

So I’m going to keep inviting, and I hope you will too.

Because something really is happening here. And I have a feeling God is just getting started.