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Who We Are<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Welcome to Surf Church Porto<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A dynamic community, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ and inspired by the surf culture of the beautiful city of Porto, Portugal.<\/p>

We are committed to living our faith authentically while reaching out to all those seeking a deeper relationship with God.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOur primary mission is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ through surfing, skating, and other urban cultures in Portugal. We desire to create a space where people can grow in faith and become disciples of Christ.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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We organize weekly in-person meetings of 2\u20134 people, guided by devotionals, Bible reading or a book, prayer, and accountability. Aiming for the multiplication of disciples through a simple and accessible process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tResults: consistent spiritual growth, deep friendships, mutual care, and greater engagement in the church's mission. An inclusive and flexible model, easy to understand and explain.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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JOIN US<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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JOIN US<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you wish to deepen your faith and live out the teachings of Jesus, join us at Surf Church Porto. Here you will find a community where you can grow spiritually and build meaningful relationships based on Christ.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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