Holy Week is a very beautiful time of year. Every service this week remembers the events that lead to Christ's crucifixion and His glorious resurrection. As beautiful as this week is, we may also struggle spiritually; we may feel disconnected from Christ, it may feel like any other normal week, and we may not have reached the goals we set for ourselves during Lent. That's okay; if this upcoming week is uncomfortable and challenging, we can take comfort in the fact that Christ

Two weeks ago, we had our very first Pisti&Parea event. With about thirty young adults gathered together on a snowy night, we met at Goodnight Johnny's, shared a meal with each other, and used a provided discussion to break bread with one another. This is the first of many faith-based events that Nea Parea aims to incorporate with community. We met with the intention to bring Christ to the table no matter where anyone was at with their spiritual journey or how they felt about