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Our Why:

Jesus prayed that we may all be one so that the world would know God’s love (John 17:21-23). Just as Jesus loved and welcomed us, we love and welcome one another, for the glory of God (John 13:34; Rom 15:7).

Our What:

We work to foster relational unity that transcends any single Christian community by recognizing Christ in one another. Common Grounds Unity (CGU) is a Jesus-centered movement that connects Christians through gatherings and education.

Our How:

We create Spirit-centered spaces for Christians to gather and break bread across divides, and we produce Jesus-centered content for Christians to grow and learn from one another.

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Find A Gathering

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For more information, contact John Teal at john@commongroundsunity.org or Drew Baker at drew@commongroundsunity.org, .  

Click Here "Start Gathering: Step by Step Tutorial" 

Click Here "CGU Guiding Principles" 

Click Here "CGU Gathering Disclaimer"

Videos About Gatherings

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  • What is a Gathering Video

  • Starting a Gathering Video

  • Spokane, Washington: An Inspiring Story/Video 

Common Grounds Unity 

Leadership Team

Our beginnings

Early in 2018

A few Christian leaders came together from various streams of the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement to help a Christian load a moving truck. 

The question was posed, “why are we so divided when we have so much in common?” And, the idea that “unity starts with a cup of coffee” was discussed.

As a result of that meeting a breakfast was organized, then a quarterly meeting was formed, and from that, a communication campaign was developed to promote the idea locally and elsewhere. In time, new local gatherings, and emerging gatherings, have developed.

We adopted the name Common Grounds Unity and the motto “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.” In May 2020 we formed a 501c3 religious nonprofit organization, developed the YouTube Channel, and in 2021 we began The CGU Podcast. 

We aspire "to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace" (Eph. 4:3) in recognition of Jesus' prayer that we "may all be one" (John 17:21). This is our reason for seeking unity among our fellowships.

Jesus' prayer, demonstrated in our lives, is strategic to accomplishing the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20), and therefore, the will of our Lord. 

We are praying for God’s Spirit to move in amazing ways as we seek to do His will. 

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