ACC campus closed, what about the Compassion Center?

Brynn WoodCompassion Center, Uncategorized

ACC campus closed, what about the Compassion Center?   It’s been a challenging week for many with public health concerns over COVID-19. The Northshore School District made the switch to all online learning yesterday. Many churches in Lynnwood, Kirkland, Seattle and surrounding areas were asking whether they too should gather last weekend. This was a question Alderwood Community Church wrestled …

Serving through innovation

Brynn WoodCompassion Center

We’re about two months away from our target goal to open the Alderwood Compassion Center, and we’ve been doing a lot of research in the last year. We’ve talked with our friends at Canyon Hills who run their own food ministry. We’ve talked to local schools who have a finger on the pulse of our community. The schools are aware …

I Love My City – Sunday Compassion Center Update

Brynn WoodCompassion Center

Tell us about your journey to the compassion center – My heart Just a little over a year ago today, I was approached by Pastor Steve to consider the role of Alderwood Compassion Center Director. I wasn’t looking for a job at the time, I was happy in my career.  5 months later, after much prayer and thought I was …

A Walkthrough Before Renovations

Brynn WoodCompassion Center

Things are beginning to take shape in the Alderwood Compassion Center building. We are really excited to open our doors to Lynnwood and the surrounding areas of Snohomish County to see needs met and lives changed. Imagine with us as Arie Mahler, the Compassion Center director, looks past the unfinished work to see the food program and gospel impact our …