Opening Prayer An Invitation to Brave SpaceBy Micky ScottBey Jones inspired by a poem by Beth StranoTogether we will create brave spaceBecause there is no such thing as a “safe space”We exist in the real worldWe all carry scars and we have all caused wounds.In this spaceWe seek to turn down the volume of the outside world,We amplify voices that fight to be heard elsewhere,We call each other to mor...  Read More

Last weekend, we began a new series The Beloved Community: Pursuing Racial Justice. If you missed the first week, I encourage you to listen or share it here. In the message, I argued that racism is a sin that is both historic and still present in our country. It is one that the church ought to be actively working against. This may sound obvious to some, but right now, efforts to address racism in ...  Read More

WelcomeWelcome, friends. For the next three weeks, the discussion guide will look a bit different than usual. There will be time at the beginning to note a few thoughts about the sermon, consider related scripture, and answer a few questions. Ideally this discussion will take about 15 minutes. We want to leave the bulk of our time for a deeper discussion of the Implicit Bias Course.The course has ...  Read More

WelcomeFor the next few weeks, we will dive into a hard topic as a church. The Bible calls out racism as a sin. While many of us would not think of ourselves as racists, we may find that we have biases that we did not realize were in our hearts and minds. It’s an uncomfortable feeling to sit with, but one that we need to sit with and reflect upon. The only way to grow is to dig out what stifles ou...  Read More

As a new church 19 years ago, The Gathering has always had a heart for reaching people who are curious about faith but did not go to church. Some people have written the church off as boring or irrelevant. Others have been burned by a church that didn’t welcome them or people they love. Many people just don’t think the church would be a place they could find meaning. Regardless, The Gathering is a...  Read More

WelcomeThe Miriam-Webster dictionary defines the word cacophony as “a harsh or jarring sound…an incongruous or chaotic mixture.” If you look at the Greek origins, the word cacophony essentially means “bad sound” or “bad voices.” In contrast, the word euphony describes a sound that is harmonious, melodious, pleasing, and sweet.This is the final week of our series Cancel the Noise: Take Control of t...  Read More