A Church Without Walls

Have you ever imagined a church without walls or a roof, where everyone is welcomed as a beloved child of God? A place where love embraces each person, offering comfort to those in need and rest to those seeking refuge.

For a long time, the church felt like a place of grace to me, but also like a VIP restaurant—only accessible to those who were already familiar with it, those who had tasted its grace and were allowed to come back. But in reality, far more people have access only to street food than dine at a 3-star Michelin restaurant.

To me, church shouldn’t be about refinement or formality. It’s not about wearing fancy clothes or trying to navigate a menu in a language you don’t understand, with utensils you don’t know how to use. Instead, I picture a church that’s more like street food—simple, approachable, where anyone can come just as they are, see the goodness for themselves, and freely taste what’s offered.

A church where it’s perfectly normal to eat with your hands. A place that’s comfortable, down-to-earth, where people can feel at home, no matter how they arrive. It’s a space where there’s no pressure to look or act a certain way, and the focus is on sharing love and grace with all who seek it.

This Sunday, I’ll be sharing how our church serves the city community, inspired by John 5:1-9, where Jesus heals a man at the pool of Bethesda.

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday

Inner City Outreach Minister

Rev Won Hyuk Joung