Hi Gathering Family,June is Pride Month— a time to honor the struggle for equality in the LGBTQ+ community. It can be a time of celebration for some and pain for others. For us as a church, it’s a meaningful opportunity to say something clearly and publicly: you are welcome here.One of the things I love most about Jesus is how consistently he made space for people who had been pushed to the margin...  Read More

WelcomeThis is the third and final week of our sermon series called Multiply. Last week we reflected on the branches of our faith and how growing deeper requires us to grow out. In other words, to grow we must go. This week we wrap up the series by reflecting on what it means to bear fruit in our faith, to make an impact for God in the lives of the people around us and in the world.As with the fir...  Read More

The idea of a pilgrimage isn’t talked about much in our faith. But, people have been going on these sacred journeys for thousands of years and for some pretty profound reasons. At its core, a pilgrimage is just a focused trip with a spiritual purpose.Folks throughout history have traveled to special places: to feel closer to God, to give thanks, to ask for healing, or seek answers. I know it can f...  Read More

WelcomeThis is the second week of our series, Multiply. Last week we reflected on the roots of our faith and what it means to be a creator of faith, not just a consumer. Remembering our roots reminds us of our mission. This week we reflect on the branches of our faith. As we grow up in our faith we are also called to grow out.Once again, there is no right or wrong way to use this guide, no right o...  Read More

I often remind our church that before I decided to become a pastor, I was just a normal person who went to church. I was lucky. The church in which I was raised supported kids, invested in students, and created an environment that helped people connect with God. I was one of those people. Over time, I began to feel a nudge, a sense that perhaps God was calling me to more. I met with a pastor, bega...  Read More

WelcomeToday we begin a new sermon series called Multiply. In this series we are reminded that faith is not only about growing closer to God ourselves, it’s about helping others to know God more fully as well. We all found our way to Christian community because of others who came before us. God calls us to do the same; to not just consume the faith we’ve been given but to help create faith in the ...  Read More