The Gathering

This past Sunday was Easter. Everyone knows what it is, but why does it matter? That was the question we wondered about together this past Sunday at the Gathering.

Lately, we have been looking at the questions people have about life and about God. We often wonder what God thinks about us. Why does it feel like we have to be perfect to keep everyone, including God, happy? How good is good enough? We looked at the rules of God’s game and how we might be playing it wrong.

This past Sunday, at Storyline’s Gathering, we celebrated “Saints Among Us.” Storyliners honored the saints among us who have made a tremendous difference in their lives.

We guard what we value and seal off what is dangerous. This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we explored the difference between a guarded heart and a sealed one, and how God's grace can bring life back to the places we've closed off.

We’ve been wondering together about some common questions. This past Sunday, at Storyline’s Gathering, we considered: what is religion for, anyway?

A famous philosopher once said, “he who has a Why can survive any how.” And Jesus seems to agree. For the next few weeks, we are considering together some of the most important Why questions of life.

This past Sunday at Storyline was a very special Gathering. It was our annual "Commercial Sunday." We celebrated the ways that God shows up in real life—even in commercials.

What is life really for? This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we wrapped up our Life Worth Living series by exploring how hope, faith, and love invite us into something bigger than simply playing it safe or trying to be “nice.” We wondered together about who we are, why we’re here, and the joy that comes from living on mission.

To start 2026, we've been wondering together about cultivating a life worth living. But what about when life doesn't cooperate? What about the pain we didn’t choose, the losses we can’t explain, and the evil we can’t ignore? What about suffering? This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we considered how God is inviting us to navigate, survive, and even thrive when life is hard.

This past Sunday, at Storyline’s Gathering, we explored how Jesus’s invitation to “lose our lives to find them” isn’t about becoming less of ourselves, but more fully who we were made to be. Together, we considered how understanding who we are helps us live lives that are genuinely worth living. The band performed songs by Christina Perri, The Avett Brothers, Brandi Carlile, and more.

To start 2026, we have been wondering together about how to craft a Life Worth Living. Part of that seems to be seeing our deepest desires become our strongest desires. This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we considered how we might help that happen.

We are entering a new year, with the promise of new beginnings and a lot of hope. There is no shortage of advice on how to turn things around in life. Jesus has a very surprising way of leading toward a fresh start. This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we wondered together about Jesus' unique way of turning life around. The band performed songs by U2, Lauren Daigle, Damien Rice, and more.

With a new year comes new possibilities. But, in a world where it feels like anything can happen, how do we prepare for what might come our way? Jesus actually had a lot to say about questions like this. At Storyline's Gathering, we looked at one situation where He shows us what life with Him can look like—come what may. The band performed songs by Rhys Lewis, Gregory Alan Isakov, Rich Mullins and...

This past Sunday, at the Gathering, we considered what makes Christmas unique among all the holidays and featured the most beautiful, brilliant, and talented children, singing some Christmas classics for us. The band also performed songs by Lauren Daigle, Sara Bareilles, and others... but the kiddos stole the show!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And also one of the busiest with parties, shopping, traveling, and more. This past Sunday, at the Gathering, we looked at what it could mean to intentionally slow down this Christmas season, and how this can impact every aspect of our lives. The band performed songs by David Ramirez, City and Colour, Lauren Daigle, and more.

What is gratitude for? That may be a question you have never thought about, but would it surprise you to know that gratitude is not just about gratitude? Understood from the perspective of God's Grace, gratitude is for something... exactly what is what we wondered about together this past Sunday morning at Storyline's Gathering. The band performed songs by Sia, Ingrid Michaelson, Elevation and mor...

This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we wrapped up our series, Growing in Grace, by wondering about our role in growing. The band performed songs by Bruce Springsteen, Pink, Teddy Swims, and Leanna Crawford.

Modern culture often feels loud, harsh, and quick to judge, leaving us feeling overlooked or unheard. This past Sunday, at Storyline’s Gathering, we considered how God invites us to carry truth with kindness, stand strong without forcing our way, and create space for connection and understanding. The band performed songs by Labi Siffre, Adele, Joe Pug, and Elyssa Figueroa.

Loyalty. Consistency. Constancy. Stability. Reliability. Determination. Commitment. Persistence. These are just a few ways to describe the opportunity God is inviting us to live out in the Fruit of the Spirit, which we considered together, last Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering. The band performed songs by Savage Garden, Jason Isbell, Bebo Norman, and Gungor.

This past Sunday, at the Gathering, the exploration of the fruits of the Spirit continued, with a focus on how GOODNESS can flourish even in challenging times. The band performed songs by Kacey Musgraves, David Crowder, The Dixie Chicks, and more.

Much has been made lately about how abrasive, divisive, and just mean modern life has become – and this is hard to deny. Yet, Jesus is not only inviting us into another way of living, but it is a way that actually changes our experience of the world as it changes us. This past Sunday, we wondered together about how kindness can make life and our lives better. The band performed songs by Celine Dio...

This past Sunday at Storyline's Gathering, we celebrated some of the many stories of God's grace unfolding within our community. Next Sunday, October 26, Mike Gathright will continue our series Growing in Grace.

We rarely have to wait for anything anymore. Everything is fast, easy, and convenient; ours at the touch of a button. And how is that working out for us? This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, a way of living was considered that not only slows us down but that the Bible teaches can lead us into a richer experience of life. The band performed songs — all from the 80s—by Huey Lewis and The News...

If there is one thing lacking in the world today, it is peace. Jesus came to earth as the Prince of Peace, offering peace, and yet it seems to be in short supply. This past Storyline's Gathering, people wondered together about the need for peace, why it is missing, and how we might be able to find it. The band performed songs by The Eagles, Tears for Fears, Rich Mullins, and Ken Yates.

This past Sunday at Storyline's Gathering, the series on Growing in Grace continued by considering the opportunity to seize joy in life. The band performed songs by Sheryl Crow, Chris Stapleton, Radiohead, and more.