putting faith into practice
At The Gathering, we seek to worship God by following Christ through certain shared practices that reflect the values at the heart of our community.
practice of community worship
Worship is one way we express our love for God and give thanks to Him. Through regular worship, God teaches us through his word, draws us closer to one another, and transforms our lives.
practice of learning in community
Learning enables us to grow in our faith. Studying together opens us to the lives of others – others who are struggling with the same questions and issues – and builds the body of Christ by connecting people.
practice of prayer and meditation
Prayer and meditation are essential. In a world where we are all addicted to being busy, regular prayer can help us break our habit of selfishness – and instead, open up and listen to what God is saying to us.
practice of service to the poor
Service helps us to build relationships with those in our community. Scripture teaches that if we want to experience God, if we want to serve him, if we want communion with him, then we need to be in relationship with the poor, the prisoner, the hungry, the sick.
practice of giving
Giving opens up our hearts and hands to serve Christ and our community in new ways. Regular giving of our money, our resources and our time helps us to recognize that our love is meant to be a gift to others and not a treasure that we hoard for ourselves.