NorthStar Church Network

06/04/2026

What a powerful and beautiful evening of worship, fellowship, and unity. ❤️

This past Sunday, pastors and congregations from across our VA, DC, and MD community came together—Black churches and White churches worshiping side by side—as we took another step toward the prayer of Jesus: that His Church would be one.

We gathered to build relationships, listen to one another, worship together, and demonstrate that the Gospel is stronger than the divisions that have too often separated us. The work of unity is not always easy, but it is worth it—and we are grateful for every pastor, church leader, and attendee who joined us.

This is more than an event. It's a movement toward a more connected, Christ-centered Church.

📅 SAVE THE DATE: Our next Multi-Cultural Worship Gathering will be September 20. We hope you'll join us as we continue building bridges, strengthening partnerships, and pursuing unity in the Body of Christ.

06/01/2026

What happens when churches unite around a shared mission? Lives are changed. 🙌

In this update, which Bryan filmed before heading out on his sabbatical, we’re celebrating the impact God is making through our NorthStar family—from 144 missional projects serving communities to practical outreach efforts that are meeting real needs and sharing real hope.

Thank you to every church, volunteer, and partner who continues to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Together, we’re making a difference far beyond what any one of us could do alone.

Share with us your church's missional projects and baptisms! Drop them in the comments or go to our website to let us know.

05/29/2026

Check out the lineup of artists coming to the Unshaken Festival on August 1 - and make sure to get your tickets before they sell out!

LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT: Unshaken Festival 2026 - The D.C. Area's Christian Music Festival debuts on Saturday, August 1st in Falls Church, VA! Featuring 9 of the most accomplished artists and rising stars, including headliner Jeremy Camp - the #2 Christian Artist of the Decade and the Voice behind 46 #1 Hits!
➤ Tickets, VIP Experiences, and Artist Meet & Greet Passes are On-Sale Now at UnshakenFestival.com

👉 Interested in Getting Involved? Sponsor, Vendor, Street Team, and Church/Ministry Partnership Opportunities are now available at UnshakenFestival.com/get-involved

Unshaken Festival is made possible thanks to the support of NorthStar Church Network, Columbia Church, WGTS 91.9, World Vision, Leland Seminary, and YOU!

05/22/2026

Our Hispanic Pastor Leadership Team gathered this week for a time of prayer and planning.

05/15/2026

Aaron Graham, Lead Pastor of The District Church in DC, has a new book that just came out, Unshakable Faith: How to Stand Firm in a Culture of Lies. Our staff is excited to read it, and we think you should be, too! Get your copy today - anywhere books are sold.

05/13/2026

After another six years on NorthStar staff, Bryan's on sabbatical for the next several weeks. Our staff loves serving the churches in our Network and appreciate these opportunities to refresh and return renewed. If you need anything in the next two months that you would normally reach out to Bryan for, contact his assistant, Dawn Groves, at [email protected].

05/05/2026

NorthStar is excited to sponsor the Unshaken Festival, a major Christian Music Festival launching in the D.C. Area, designed to unite the region in worship and community! Check out the Unshaken Festival page to see all the artist announcements - and make sure to get your tickets soon before they sell out.

ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT #3: Building 429
GRAMMY®-nominated and Dove Awards-winning band BUILDING 429 is joining Unshaken Festival! With multiple #1 hits including “Where I Belong,” “We Won’t Be Shaken,” “Glory Defined,” and the streaming/radio favorite “Fear No More,” B429 returns to the D.C. area for the first time in years for a set of faith-filled anthems.

Their song “We Won’t Be Shaken” has long stood as a testament of holy confidence - declaring that believers can stand firm in every trial through God’s strength, not their own.

That faith-over-fear message so perfectly aligns with the vision behind Unshaken that securing Building 429 became a top priority for the festival's inaugural lineup.

🙌 Your next Artist Announcement is coming this Friday!
🚨 Ticket Alert: Early Bird Pricing on Upper Bowl Seating is already almost sold out! Thank you so much for your tremendous support in launching The D.C. Area's Christian Music Festival. For discounted Early Bird Tickets visit UnshakenFestival.com.

❤️ Interested in helping make Unshaken Festival possible? We are a 501c3 non-profit organization that is partnering with businesses, churches, and individuals who share a passion for bringing this region together in worship and community. We would love to hear from you. To explore sponsorship opportunities or giving, email us at [email protected].

05/01/2026

A glimpse into a week at NorthStar Church Network ✨

Our days are filled with meaningful moments—meeting with pastors, attending conferences, preaching, traveling, and so much more. Every mile and every conversation is a reminder of why we love what we do: building relationships and walking alongside our churches in fellowship.

We’re grateful for every opportunity to serve and connect.
If you ever want to reach out, you can contact us anytime at [email protected] 📩

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