The Gathering

The vision we have for Christmas Day is often something so spectacular that it can never live up to expectations. We can get so swept up in the season, it’s easy to miss the many moments of beauty God offers us every day during Advent. Christmas isn’t a destination, it’s a journey. While we are waiting for the birth of our Savior, we don’t have to wait until Christmas to find him in all the little...

In a world that is so divided along cultural issues - politics, money, faith - how do we find common ground with people who hold exceedingly different beliefs? Is it even worth it? The Bible urges us to live in unity with one another but often that seems impossible. In this series we will talk about what unity is, why it is worth it, and, most importantly, how we can achieve it, especially with pe...

In a world that is so divided along cultural issues - politics, money, faith - how do we find common ground with people who hold exceedingly different beliefs? Is it even worth it? The Bible urges us to live in unity with one another but often that seems impossible. In this series we will talk about what unity is, why it is worth it, and, most importantly, how we can achieve it, especially with pe...

Regret is paralyzing. Shame and guilt can be isolating, making us feel like we’re not worthy of connecting with others or participating in life. Forgiving others is hard, but forgiving ourselves? That can feel impossible. This is not what God wants for us. Over four weeks, we're walking through four steps to laying down the burden of regret, finding the freedom to live a full and purposeful life....

In a world that is so divided along cultural issues - politics, money, faith - how do we find common ground with people who hold exceedingly different beliefs? Is it even worth it? The Bible urges us to live in unity with one another but often that seems impossible. In this series we will talk about what unity is, why it is worth it, and, most importantly, how we can achieve it, especially with pe...

Regret is paralyzing. Shame and guilt can be isolating, making us feel like we’re not worthy of connecting with others or participating in life. Forgiving others is hard, but forgiving ourselves? That can feel impossible. This is not what God wants for us. Over the next four weeks, we're walking through four steps to laying down the burden of regret, finding the freedom to live a full and purposef...

Regret is paralyzing. Shame and guilt can be isolating, making us feel like we’re not worthy of connecting with others or participating in life. Forgiving others is hard, but forgiving ourselves? That can feel impossible. This is not what God wants for us. Over the next four weeks, we're walking through four steps to laying down the burden of regret, finding the freedom to live a full and purposef...

Regret is paralyzing. Shame and guilt can be isolating, making us feel like we’re not worthy of connecting with others or participating in life. Forgiving others is hard, but forgiving ourselves? That can feel impossible. This is not what God wants for us. Over the next four weeks, we're walking through four steps to laying down the burden of regret, finding the freedom to live a full and purposef...

In the Bible, the Holy Spirit is referenced with a greek word, Paraclete. There's no simple translation of Paraclete to English. You might have seen it translated as: - Advocate - Counselor - Companion This week, Pastor Matt breaks down these three words, explaining how the Spirit supports us in these ways.

The Holy Spirit is often described in Scripture as fire. That imagery can be complicated for us to wrap our mind around. Pastor Matt breaks down 3 ways the Spirit reflects fire, and names how we might recognize that flame in our lives.

There are a lot of ways to read our Bible. How we read scripture impacts how we apply it to our lives. This week, Pastor Tim is breaking down how we should read our Bibles, and what that means for our daily lives.

Some of the faith questions we carry center around gender identity and Christianity. Mainly, "What does the Bible say about gender identity? Does scripture talk about how we should treat transgender and non-binary people? What does God have to say about gender identity?" As a congregation that is fully inclusive and affirming of the #LGBTQIA + community, this is an important conversation for us to...

"Should I make my kids go to church?" This year, we had you all submit your big faith questions. This question was one of the most frequently asked. "How do I get my kids to come to church?" "What do I do if my kids don't want to come to church with me?" "My kids say they don't believe in God - what do I do?" "My faith is different from my parents. How do I navigate that?" This week, Pastor Matt o...

What is one thing you wish the church would talk about? Maybe it's sex, politics, or heaven & hell. Faith raises all sorts of questions. While many churches avoid controversial topics, here at The Gathering we tackle them head on. Is there something you want to know? From taboo and controversial, to obscure or weird, this is your chance to ask.

The Bible is full of dynamic duos. Elizabeth and Mary, Samuel and Eli, David and Nathan, Ruth and Naomi, Paul and Timothy. Jesus event sent the disciples out in groups of two. Great leaders in scripture also had mentors and mentored others. Unfortunately, we often try to "go it alone" in life – whether at work, in marriage, or in our spiritual life. However, scripture shows the power of having oth...

The Bible is full of dynamic duos. Elizabeth and Mary, Samuel and Eli, David and Nathan, Ruth and Naomi, Paul and Timothy. Jesus event sent the disciples out in groups of two. Great leaders in scripture also had mentors and mentored others. Unfortunately, we often try to "go it alone" in life – whether at work, in marriage, or in our spiritual life. However, scripture shows the power of having oth...

The Bible is full of dynamic duos. Elizabeth and Mary, Samuel and Eli, David and Nathan, Ruth and Naomi, Paul and Timothy. Jesus event sent the disciples out in groups of two. Great leaders in scripture also had mentors and mentored others. Unfortunately, we often try to "go it alone" in life – whether at work, in marriage, or in our spiritual life. However, scripture shows the power of having oth...