What do we mean by that?
We know there are A LOT of different opinions and views circulating the music scene relating to bands and venues, and what they believe and promote. We have made our main purposes pretty clear at our venue on our FAQ page. We believe in providing hope for those who feel disconnected, or are hurting from a variety of issues. We feel this happens by providing a place where people feel welcomed, are encouraged to be involved and supported to make a difference in the world.
What many may ask, however, is "What is the source of hope we talk about"? And "What kind of difference are we talking about"?
As our FAQ page says, most of the people involved in the operation of the venue are Christians. We are aware this can mean A LOT of different things to A LOT of people.
To those involved in the Upper Room it is a very simple concept. It starts with a basic awareness of the amazing world and universe around us. Take a moment to think how incredibly complex the world is. Our conclusion, and the conclusion of many scientists, is that "chance" just can't explain the amazing complexities of creation. (Even the human body with all it's amazing functions that all work together) To explain everything we see (and don't see) around us it just makes sense that Someone designed the universe.
So since everything was made by a Creator how do we relate to Him?
Many people throughout history have sought the answer to this question. This has led to the rise of many religions (or systems and organizations that address man's desire to "DO something" to reach the Creator, or try to "PLEASE Him" somehow to gain His acceptance, or "GAIN something" after this short life on earth. i.e. eternal life, paradise or something of the sort)
It makes sense to us that a Creator would want to be involved with what He has made. And if a Creator put so much time into making such an amazing world (including you and me!) we feel He would also take the time to reveal HOW we can relate to Him.
And knowing how humans think, and their tendency to try and figure things out on their own, we feel the Creator would not make it too hard to find Him. IN FACT, we feel it would make sense that He would take the FIRST STEP and reach out TO US versus the other way around (i.e. RELIGIOUS SYSTEMS)
And we believe that the only explanation that has EVER been OFFERED TOTALLY FREE to humans to relate to their Creator without relying on our limited abilities AT ALL is a PERSON that came FROM the Creator. We believe this person is Jesus Christ. We believe He came to show the way TO THE CREATOR. And it WASN'T another system of DO's or DEMANDS. He offered HIMSELF. He said by RECEIVING Him and Believing He provides the Way to the CREATOR (A LOVING FATHER GOD that He revealed to us) we can enjoy life with Him here, now and for all eternity!
We believe you can explore all other kinds of religious systems and they will come up short on the ultimate questions of purpose and hope. THE FREE GIFT of Christ is the source of HOPE we believe in and is the underlying reason we do what we do. We believe He is the ONLY answer that makes any sense and brings TRUE change to our lives and gives us a reason for living and HOPE for a future with our FATHER forever.
If you would like to know more about this please CONTACT US ANYTIME!
We know there are A LOT of different opinions and views circulating the music scene relating to bands and venues, and what they believe and promote. We have made our main purposes pretty clear at our venue on our FAQ page. We believe in providing hope for those who feel disconnected, or are hurting from a variety of issues. We feel this happens by providing a place where people feel welcomed, are encouraged to be involved and supported to make a difference in the world.
What many may ask, however, is "What is the source of hope we talk about"? And "What kind of difference are we talking about"?
As our FAQ page says, most of the people involved in the operation of the venue are Christians. We are aware this can mean A LOT of different things to A LOT of people.
To those involved in the Upper Room it is a very simple concept. It starts with a basic awareness of the amazing world and universe around us. Take a moment to think how incredibly complex the world is. Our conclusion, and the conclusion of many scientists, is that "chance" just can't explain the amazing complexities of creation. (Even the human body with all it's amazing functions that all work together) To explain everything we see (and don't see) around us it just makes sense that Someone designed the universe.
So since everything was made by a Creator how do we relate to Him?
Many people throughout history have sought the answer to this question. This has led to the rise of many religions (or systems and organizations that address man's desire to "DO something" to reach the Creator, or try to "PLEASE Him" somehow to gain His acceptance, or "GAIN something" after this short life on earth. i.e. eternal life, paradise or something of the sort)
It makes sense to us that a Creator would want to be involved with what He has made. And if a Creator put so much time into making such an amazing world (including you and me!) we feel He would also take the time to reveal HOW we can relate to Him.
And knowing how humans think, and their tendency to try and figure things out on their own, we feel the Creator would not make it too hard to find Him. IN FACT, we feel it would make sense that He would take the FIRST STEP and reach out TO US versus the other way around (i.e. RELIGIOUS SYSTEMS)
And we believe that the only explanation that has EVER been OFFERED TOTALLY FREE to humans to relate to their Creator without relying on our limited abilities AT ALL is a PERSON that came FROM the Creator. We believe this person is Jesus Christ. We believe He came to show the way TO THE CREATOR. And it WASN'T another system of DO's or DEMANDS. He offered HIMSELF. He said by RECEIVING Him and Believing He provides the Way to the CREATOR (A LOVING FATHER GOD that He revealed to us) we can enjoy life with Him here, now and for all eternity!
We believe you can explore all other kinds of religious systems and they will come up short on the ultimate questions of purpose and hope. THE FREE GIFT of Christ is the source of HOPE we believe in and is the underlying reason we do what we do. We believe He is the ONLY answer that makes any sense and brings TRUE change to our lives and gives us a reason for living and HOPE for a future with our FATHER forever.
If you would like to know more about this please CONTACT US ANYTIME!