The 2025 Dwell Community Festival saw it's biggest year yet! There were around  3000 attendees, including over 140 guests. God answered prayers for volunteers, perfect weather, and a great turnout.

A few Dwell home church leaders said of the event:
- "Genuinely amazing.  Kids games, activities, face painting, music, petting zoo, and the bounce houses were a massive hit."

- "All the staff and volunteers were incredibly friendly! My parents were impressed with the scale and hospitality."

- "Great vibe. Great food, music, games. Our younger kids really had fun dancing with the other kids on the deck to the music."

Thank you to the 300 volunteers who made the festival possible, including the Dwell high school ministry students who volunteered to help with the kids games. We look forward to serving with you next year!

Mark your calendar for next year's Community Festival, September 26th, 2026. The festival will always take place on the last Saturday of September.

Trunk or Treat is back on Sunday, October 26th. Kids can trick or treat at decorated trunks  around the Main Campus  parking lot (1390 Community Park Dr.). The event begins at 3:45 pm and goes until 5:00 pm. The indoor playspace  will be decorated as a spooky playground for kids to walk through with parents. 

We need as many trunks as possible! Please consider signing up. There will be a trunk decorating competion with the following categories: Best Junior High Trunk, Spookiest Trunk, Most Interactive Trunk, and Best of Show. For more information and to sign up click below.

With Scott Risley

Tim Nunn and Alex Richards sit down with Scott Risley immediately after his Acts 8 teaching on the Ethiopian eunuch. Scott shares insights not only on Acts 8, but on the book as a whole. He also reflects on an interaction with a Dwell global partner just before the teaching—an encounter he felt empowered him to preach the Word.

A devotional from John Ross

In this devotional on 1 Thessalonians 1:2–3, John Ross highlights Paul’s constant prayers and deep affection for the Thessalonians, rejoicing in their faith, love, and hope. Ross encourages believers to build spiritual friendships through prayer, positivity, and committed service marked by genuine love and endurance.

Chris Hearty
2 Timothy

Chris Risley
1 Peter

 

Ryan Lowery
Colossians

Mike Sullivan
The Life of Paul

Ben Foust
Acts

James Rochford
Acts

Scott Risley
Acts

Kalyssa Deken
Psalm 27

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Columbus, OH 43229-2232

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