Stoned in Church

Not “stoned” in an ancient religious context, but “stoned” in a modern Portland kind of way. Stoned as in "high!"

I received an email this week letting me know that Intown had received a write-up in a recently published book. This book was entitled “Stoned in Church”, the premise of which was the author visiting churches while high and then writing about her experience.

Obviously, I stopped what I was doing and immediately downloaded the book!

The author actually visited around 80 churches in the writing of this book, coming to Intown back in 2018. Scott Bowman, who gets a mention in the book (a positive one believe it or not) is going to read her chapter on Intown tomorrow morning but here’s a teaser:

“I loved Intown Church. It is everything that church should be…If I were ever going to attend a church, if there was ever one church that was my style, it would be Intown Church. I loved those people. They were humble…intently kind. They were everything I’ve ever wanted and someday will be part of. They’re Christians walking their walk.

I’ve read this paragraph many times this week and it still puts a smile on my face because in many ways I do what I do because of people like this, people who aren’t connected to a church and aren’t really sure they want to be, and yet poke their heads into Intown and catch a glimpse of Jesus.

She makes a few comments about the preaching and the music, but what seemed most profound about her experience was you––the community. Your warmth and humility made her curious, and for one morning two years ago, it gave her joy. This is what makes Intown special, and beautiful, and I'm so delighted to be associated with all of you. Thank you!