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Good Friday Prayer Vigil
Good Friday Prayer Vigil at Open Arms Community Church in Bradford, PA Friday, April 18 at 7:00 PM – Saturday, April 19 at 7:00 AM📍 71 Congress Street, Bradford, PA Looking for a powerful and meaningful way to spend Good Friday in Bradford, PA? Join us at Open Arms Community […]
You’ll Never Guess Where They Found the Body
The city was now quiet. The accused was guilty. The case closed. The body accounted for and sealed away. Or at least… it should have been. Three days had passed since a gruesome public execution. The body was sealed away in a cold dark tomb. Guards posted at the stone […]
Open Arms Bus Schedule
To take the bus to the 11 AM service at Open Arms Community Church (at our new location at 71 Congress Street) The bus makes the following stops: Then the bus arrives at Open Arms Community Church at 71 Congress Street in time for Service at 11AM The bus then […]
40 Days of Sharing: The Art of Welcoming
Our God is a welcoming God, constantly pursuing, seeking, and inviting people into His loving community. When we welcome someone, we bring them from being a vulnerable outsider to being connected. But welcoming is more than just entertaining guests or inviting people to church—it’s about cultivating a welcoming presence wherever […]
Two Bradford Churches Trade Spaces to Better Serve the Community
BRADFORD, PA — In an unprecedented show of unity and shared mission, two Bradford churches are swapping buildings this spring — not out of necessity, but out of calling. Open Arms Community Church and First Baptist Church of Bradford will exchange church buildings in a move that both congregations believe […]
CROSSWALK Coming to Bradford – Open Arms to Host for the First Time at New Location
On Friday, April 18, churches from across Bradford will gather for the annual CROSSWALK, a Good Friday event hosted by the Bradford Area Ministerium. The CROSSWALK is a public, community-centered walk that stops at several local churches for short messages and worship focused on the story of Jesus’ journey to […]
🕊️ Holy Week & Important Dates at Open Arms Community Church
Dear Church Family, After much prayer and anticipation, we are thrilled to announce that Open Arms Community Church has a confirmed moving date! We’ve been waiting for this moment, and now we can officially share that we will be closing on our new building on April 4, 2025. This is […]
Big News: Open Arms Community Church is Moving!
After much prayer and anticipation, we are thrilled to announce that Open Arms Community Church has a confirmed moving date! We have been waiting for this moment, and now we can officially share that we will be closing on our new building on April 4, 2025. This is a huge […]
Operation Christmas Child: A Legacy of Generosity and a New Path Forward
For over 15 years, Open Arms Community Church has been blessed to participate in Operation Christmas Child (OCC)—a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse that shares the love of Christ with children around the world through simple yet powerful shoebox gifts. This ministry has been a labor of love for our church […]
Kickoff Event for 40 Days of Sharing – Join Us in Spreading God’s Love!
As we step into the season of Lent, Open Arms is excited to launch 40 Days of Sharing—a time of community, kindness, and sharing God’s love, one neighbor at a time. This journey will lead us up to Easter, and we invite you to be part of something truly meaningful. […]
Open Arms Community Church is Moving Soon!
Exciting changes are coming to Open Arms Community Church! Very soon, we’ll be relocating from 1289 East Main Street to 71 Congress Street in Bradford. We’re still waiting for the final legal paperwork to go through, but in the meantime, we’ve started packing boxes and moving items into storage. We […]
Community Fun Night: GAME NIGHT
Looking for a fun and safe way to enjoy “The Big Game” with friends and family? Open Arms Community Church invites you to join us for a Community Fun Night filled with food, games, and fellowship! Event Details: 📅 Sunday, February 9⏰ 6 PM – 8 PM📍 Children’s Ministry Area […]
February Events at a Glance
Looking for things to do in Bradford, PA this February? Open Arms Community Church has some exciting events lined up for all ages! Whether you’re looking for fellowship, fun, or ways to serve, there’s something for everyone. Community Fun Night: Game Night Sunday, February 9 | 6 PM – 8 […]
Update from our January Encounter Weekend
Open Arms Community Church and Church Development Network hosted our January Encounter Weekend January 17 & 18. What is Encounter? Encounter is an in-person worship, prayer, and training experience that equips participants with strategies for multiplication. This transformative weekend is the beginning of a mentorship journey designed to guide individuals […]
2024 Wrapped
Celebrate God’s Faithfulness: Open Arms 2024 Wrapped As we look back on 2024, we can’t help but be in awe of what God has done through Open Arms Community Church. From local outreach initiatives to life-changing baptisms, God has been at work in incredible ways, and we want to celebrate […]
Join Us for a Night of Family Fun at Open Arms Community Church!
Looking for exciting family-friendly events in Bradford, PA? Mark your calendar for Family Fun Night at Open Arms Community Church on Saturday, January 11th at 6 PM! Event Highlight: The BIGGEST Sandwich Challenge! Get ready to unleash your creativity and appetite as we dive into a fun-filled evening of fellowship […]
From the Blog
A Choice To Make: The Last Supper Before the Cross
Tension Builds in Jerusalem Jesus had been in Jerusalem since Sunday, riding in to cheers from the crowds. By the time Thursday rolled around that week, things were very tense in Jerusalem. Only days before, Jesus had been in the temple, angrily driving out all of the “snakes” and clearing […]
40 Days of Sharing: Speaking Boldly for Christ
As we enter the final stretch of our 40 Days of Sharing, we focus on the importance of boldly sharing our faith. This week, we explore The Art of Sharing and The Art of Speaking Out, recognizing that our words have the power to introduce people to Jesus. (This series […]
Palm Sunday: The Beginning of the Final Week
Holding the Weight of a Secret Have you ever held a secret? A BIG one? Maybe it was an upcoming surprise for a friend, or perhaps you knew something that was going to devastate someone when they found out. Can you imagine holding the secret that Jesus was keeping as […]
40 Days of Sharing: The Art of Welcoming
Our God is a welcoming God, constantly pursuing, seeking, and inviting people into His loving community. When we welcome someone, we bring them from being a vulnerable outsider to being connected. But welcoming is more than just entertaining guests or inviting people to church—it’s about cultivating a welcoming presence wherever […]
40 Days of Sharing: The Art of Neighboring
What do you think of when you hear the word neighborhood? Maybe something nostalgic, like Sesame Street or Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood—an ideal community where everyone works together, differences are celebrated, and kindness is the norm. But for many, reality looks quite different. Broken homes, isolation, division. Most people today don’t […]
40 Days of Sharing: The Art of Serving Together
(This series is inspired by the book The 9 Arts of Spiritual Conversations by Schaller and Crilly.) Today we are looking at The Art of Serving Together. We know and have heard of the importance of serving, but serving together invites people into a relational environment where they can belong […]
40 Days of Sharing: Loving Our Neighbors
As we continue our 40 Days of Sharing, we shift our focus to the heart of Jesus’ mission: Loving Our Neighbors. This week, we explore The Art of Loving and The Art of Welcoming—two essential practices that allow us to embody Christ’s love in our relationships and communities. (This series […]
Is there meaning in art without its artist? What is the value of life?
Does Art Have Meaning Without Its Creator? Before we begin this testimony, I ask you an extremely important question: is there meaning in art without its artist? It may be an odd question at first, but for a young writer like myself, answering this question is necessary to understand why […]
When Life Feels Dark: How to Overcome Hopelessness
Why Does Life Feel So Hopeless? Maybe you found this because you typed something into Google like: If that’s the case, I want to tell you something upfront: You are not alone. A lot of us—more than we’d like to admit—have felt this way. We don’t talk about it, though. […]
40 Days of Sharing: Deepening Our Conversations
As we continue our 40 Days of Sharing, we move from Noticing and Praying into the next crucial step: Listening and Asking Questions. Engaging in spiritual conversations starts with truly hearing people and seeking to understand their hearts. The Art of Listening During these 40 Days of Sharing, we will […]
40 Days of Sharing: Preparing Our Hearts to Share
During this season of Lent, we are focusing on 40 Days of Sharing—learning how to engage in spiritual conversations and share our faith with others. As we prepare our hearts for this journey, we begin with The Art of Noticing and The Art of Praying. The Art of Noticing During […]
McAvoy: We are AMBASSADORS of Christ
Our former Pastor, and the current Superintendent of the Southeast Region of the Free Methodist Church Mike McAvoy, wrote a fantastic article in Light and Life Magazine! The article, entitled: Kingdom Ambassadors is available now online. Here’s an excerpt: “We find most American Christians have divided loyalties that lead us […]
How Can God’s Love Heal My Grief?
What Does It Mean to Experience Deep Loss? I know so many who are suffering in grief for lost loved ones. I’ve experienced loss as well, learning at the age of 10 what it meant to lose someone when my baby half-brother passed away from a heart defect he’d had […]
Check Engine Light: A Devotional from Open Arms Community Church in Bradford, PA
Check Engine Light – A Spiritual Warning Last week, Annette and I were traveling out of town to a doctor’s appointment for our youngest daughter. Halfway through the trip, our two-and-a-half-year-old trusted Jeep made a dinging noise out of the blue. As I looked around trying to figure out what […]
Pray for Squirrels
This morning I was brainstorming, thinking about our Church For All fundraiser. I don’t know about you, but looking at that number we’re aiming for feels more than a little daunting. In my head was one thought: “Who could we possibly reach out to who can make a dent in […]
2024 Wrapped
Celebrate God’s Faithfulness: Open Arms 2024 Wrapped As we look back on 2024, we can’t help but be in awe of what God has done through Open Arms Community Church. From local outreach initiatives to life-changing baptisms, God has been at work in incredible ways, and we want to celebrate […]