Welcome to Jacob’s Porch!
Jacob was a liar and a thief.
He lied about who he was. At a crossroads in his life, God wrestled with Jacob all night to a standstill. He blessed Jacob, calling him "God-Wrestler," that is, "Israel." Jacob left the encounter blessed, but he also left limping. (Genesis 32:22-31)
This is the encounter of faith. It is holy and good, a time to be blessed. It is also a fight, a striving, a tussle. To follow God is a fight for our hearts and minds with the one who makes all things new.
We are a Christian community near Ohio State's campus where students and young adults come to worship, ask hard questions, and figure out what faith looks like in the middle of everyday life. We invite you to join us in striving with God in community. May you leave blessed, and may you leave limping.
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We proudly represent the following denominations in our community: The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, The Presbyterian Church (USA), The United Methodist Church, and The Episcopal Church.
We proudly stand in solidarity with voices of oppressed and marginalized communities including but not limited to: LGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Women and Individuals impacted by reproductive rights, and any voice silenced by oppressive systems.