Soul Nights | November 28

Julie Niyitegeka • November 8, 2026 • Soul Nights

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Hello friends!

Our next Soul Nights is happening on Saturday, November 28th, at 6:00 PM at Koffeology! We are looking forward to another evening of fellowship, meaningful conversations, and growing together in Christ.

OUR NEXT CONVERSATION

Purity of Heart

This time, we will be reflecting on purity of heart, inspired by Psalm 24:3–4.

Questions from Our Last Soul Nights

At our last gathering, we received some wonderful, thoughtful questions. Here are three that stood out:

01 — How do we continue trusting God through difficult seasons?

02 — How do we navigate purity culture and expectations around sexuality?

03 — How can single adults build meaningful community and become more involved in church?

What questions are you wrestling with? Bring them along! We would love to continue having honest conversations as we seek Jesus together.

Looking for Mentorship?

We also talked about the importance of community, friendship, and discipleship. One way we hope to encourage this is by connecting those who desire mentorship with mature believers in our church community. If this is something you have been longing for, we invite you to begin praying and thinking about it. More details to come!

Soul Nights is for single adults in their 20s and 30s, whether you are single, dating, or engaged.

You are welcome!

The goal is not marriage. The goal is Jesus.

Mark your calendars, invite a friend, and stay tuned for more details!
With Joy,
Julie & The Soul Team

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