Lent 2026 DevotionalCore | Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathFebruary 24, 2026 Written by: Charity GoodwinThe God Who Doesn’t Look AwayScripture: Romans 5:6 While we were still weak, at the right moment, Christ died for ungodly people. 7 It isn’t often that someone will die for a righteous person, though maybe someone might dare to die for a good person.8 But God shows his love for us, because...  Read More

Lent 2026 DevotionalCore | Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathFebruary 23, 2026 Written by: Charity GoodwinThe Cross: Sin and NearnessScripture: Isaiah 53:4–6; 2 Corinthians 5:214 It was certainly our sickness that he carried,    and our sufferings that he bore,    but we thought him afflicted,    struck down by God and tormented.5 He was pierced because of our rebellions    and crushed because ...  Read More

Lent 2026 DevotionalCore | Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathFebruary 22, 2026 Written by: Charity GoodwinWhat We Mean by “Penal Substitution”Scripture: Romans 3:23 All have sinned and fall short of God’s glory, 24 but all are treated as righteous freely by his grace because of a ransom that was paid by Christ Jesus. 25 Through his faithfulness, God displayed Jesus as the place of sacrifice whe...  Read More

Lent 2026 DevotionalCore | Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathFebruary 21, 2026 Written by: Charity GoodwinLet’s Journey With OpennessScripture: Luke 24: 25-27, Leviticus 1625 Then Jesus said to them, “You foolish people! Your dull minds keep you from believing all that the prophets talked about. 26 Wasn’t it necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then enter into his glory?” 27 The...  Read More

I just returned last weekend from Egypt, where I led a group of 54 people from The Gathering and a few other United Methodist Churches. We retraced the footsteps of Moses and the Exodus story. It was an incredible journey, and you will hear more about what I saw and learned in an upcoming series. But along the way, I had a lot of time to talk with people on the trip. I spent time hearing what was ...  Read More

CoreGroup Guide | The Power of Serving - Part 3Written by Melissa Ross and Denee BowersWelcomeThis week we wrap up our series on the Power of Serving, focussing on how serving can be part of our daily lives. We also begin the season of Lent, reflecting on the temptations Jesus faced in the wilderness. Serving is more than an afternoon volunteering; it is a lifestyle. When the world tempts us to ch...  Read More