After one year of developing leaders, small groups, weekly worship and some infrastructure, we started our very first Connection service on September 29, 1996 – a weekly inviting-event designed to present the claims of Christ in a creative, accessible and challenging way. 70 people showed up to hear our first series ever: “Dear God, Save Me From Your Followers.” People soon realized there was something a little bit different about us.

Since then, many things have changed around AC3 except for our Mission and Vision: to create a safe place where every seeker in Snohomish County can become a fully devoted follower of Christ; this has never wavered. We’ve seen over 300 previously unchurched adults follow Jesus into baptism. Over two decades, those very souls have launched ministries to serve seekers, the needs of our city, and the poor, both here and around the world!