The Gathering http://gatheringnow.org Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:25:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 The Gathering UMC no The Gathering http://gatheringnow.org/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://gatheringnow.org Ash Wednesday http://gatheringnow.org/2012/ash-wednesday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ash-wednesday http://gatheringnow.org/2012/ash-wednesday/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:25:10 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1238 Ash Wednesday begins the Lenten season, a 40 day period of spiritual preparation for the celebration of Easter.

An Ash Wednesday service will be held on February 22 at 7:00 pm at the McCausland Site. Please join us as we mark the beginning of our Lenten journey. Childcare will be provided. There will also be a ten minute service of the Imposition of Ashes at 7:30 am and noon on February 22 at the Clayton Site.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2012/ash-wednesday/feed/ 0 A Complicated Life: The Story Of David, Pt 5 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2012/a-complicated-life-the-story-of-david-pt-5-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-complicated-life-the-story-of-david-pt-5-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2012/a-complicated-life-the-story-of-david-pt-5-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:04:01 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1233 The path from here to there is messy. It often doesn’t go quite as planned. Our lives can get like that, sometimes – complicated and screwed-up. We tend to think that that somehow disqualifies us from God’s plan – that God only uses people who have their act together. But God lifts up unlikely people for a greater purpose, even if their flaws make for a messy journey along the way. This was true of King David, a deeply flawed man that God used in amazing ways. Join us as we look at what God did with David’s life, and discover what He can also do with ours.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2012/a-complicated-life-the-story-of-david-pt-5-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 A Complicated Life: The Story Of David, Pt 5 // Rev. Matt Miofsky The path from here to there is messy. It often doesn't go quite as planned. Our lives can get like that, sometimes - complicated and screwed-up. We tend to think that that somehow disqualifies us from God's plan - that God only uses people who have their act together. But God lifts up unlikely people for a greater purpose, even if their flaws make for a messy journey along the way. This was true of King David, a deeply flawed man that God used in amazing ways. Join us as we look at what God did with David's life, and discover what He can also do with ours. The Gathering UMC no 32:55 UPCOMING SERIES // Money Equals Happiness http://gatheringnow.org/2012/upcoming-series-money-equals-happiness/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=upcoming-series-money-equals-happiness http://gatheringnow.org/2012/upcoming-series-money-equals-happiness/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:35:39 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1104

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We’ve all heard the saying “Money can’t buy you happiness”, but is that really true? What if the way we spend our money really could make us happier? Join us as we look at what scripture says about the connection between wealth, generosity, and joy, and how we can leverage our money towards a better world, and a happier life.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2012/upcoming-series-money-equals-happiness/feed/ 0 A Complicated Life: The Story Of David, Pt 4 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2012/a-complicated-life-the-story-of-david-pt-4-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-complicated-life-the-story-of-david-pt-4-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2012/a-complicated-life-the-story-of-david-pt-4-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:00:06 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1098 The path from here to there is messy. It often doesn’t go quite as planned. Our lives can get like that, sometimes – complicated and screwed-up. We tend to think that that somehow disqualifies us from God’s plan – that God only uses people who have their act together. But God lifts up unlikely people for a greater purpose, even if their flaws make for a messy journey along the way. This was true of King David, a deeply flawed man that God used in amazing ways. Join us as we look at what God did with David’s life, and discover what He can also do with ours.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2012/a-complicated-life-the-story-of-david-pt-4-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 A Complicated Life: The Story Of David, Pt 4 The path from here to there is messy. It often doesn't go quite as planned. Our lives can get like that, sometimes - complicated and screwed-up. We tend to think that that somehow disqualifies us from God's plan - that God only uses people who have their act together. But God lifts up unlikely people for a greater purpose, even if their flaws make for a messy journey along the way. This was true of King David, a deeply flawed man that God used in amazing ways. Join us as we look at what God did with David's life, and discover what He can also do with ours. The Gathering UMC no 32:55 A Complicated Life: The Story Of David, Pt 3 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2012/a-complicated-life-the-story-of-david-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-complicated-life-the-story-of-david-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2012/a-complicated-life-the-story-of-david-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:55:44 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1093 The path from here to there is messy. It often doesn’t go quite as planned. Our lives can get like that, sometimes – complicated and screwed-up. We tend to think that that somehow disqualifies us from God’s plan – that God only uses people who have their act together. But God lifts up unlikely people for a greater purpose, even if their flaws make for a messy journey along the way. This was true of King David, a deeply flawed man that God used in amazing ways. Join us as we look at what God did with David’s life, and discover what He can also do with ours.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2012/a-complicated-life-the-story-of-david-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 A Complicated Life: The Story Of David, Pt 3 The path from here to there is messy. It often doesn't go quite as planned. Our lives can get like that, sometimes - complicated and screwed-up. We tend to think that that somehow disqualifies us from God's plan - that God only uses people who have their act together. But God lifts up unlikely people for a greater purpose, even if their flaws make for a messy journey along the way. This was true of King David, a deeply flawed man that God used in amazing ways. Join us as we look at what God did with David's life, and discover what He can also do with ours. The Gathering UMC no 33:05 A Complicated Life: The Story Of David, Pt 2 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2012/a-complicated-life-the-story-of-david-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-complicated-life-the-story-of-david-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2012/a-complicated-life-the-story-of-david-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:32:48 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1076 The path from here to there is messy. It often doesn’t go quite as planned. Our lives can get like that, sometimes – complicated and screwed-up. We tend to think that that somehow disqualifies us from God’s plan – that God only uses people who have their act together. But God lifts up unlikely people for a greater purpose, even if their flaws make for a messy journey along the way. This was true of King David, a deeply flawed man that God used in amazing ways. Join us as we look at what God did with David’s life, and discover what He can also do with ours.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2012/a-complicated-life-the-story-of-david-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 A Complicated Life: The Story Of David, Pt 2 The path from here to there is messy. It often doesn't go quite as planned. Our lives can get like that, sometimes - complicated and screwed-up. We tend to think that that somehow disqualifies us from God's plan - that God only uses people who have their act together. But God lifts up unlikely people for a greater purpose, even if their flaws make for a messy journey along the way. This was true of King David, a deeply flawed man that God used in amazing ways. Join us as we look at what God did with David's life, and discover what He can also do with ours. The Gathering UMC no 37:23 A Complicated Life: The Story Of David, Pt 1 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2012/a-complicated-life-the-story-of-david-pt-1-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-complicated-life-the-story-of-david-pt-1-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2012/a-complicated-life-the-story-of-david-pt-1-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:04:47 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1060 The path from here to there is messy. It often doesn’t go quite as planned. Our lives can get like that, sometimes – complicated and screwed-up. We tend to think that that somehow disqualifies us from God’s plan – that God only uses people who have their act together. But God lifts up unlikely people for a greater purpose, even if their flaws make for a messy journey along the way. This was true of King David, a deeply flawed man that God used in amazing ways. Join us as we look at what God did with David’s life, and discover what He can also do with ours.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2012/a-complicated-life-the-story-of-david-pt-1-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 christian,gathering,jesus,methodist,miofsky,sermon,thegathering A Complicated Life: The Story Of David, Pt 1 The path from here to there is messy. It often doesn't go quite as planned. Our lives can get like that, sometimes - complicated and screwed-up. We tend to think that that somehow disqualifies us from God's plan - that God only uses people who have their act together. But God lifts up unlikely people for a greater purpose, even if their flaws make for a messy journey along the way. This was true of King David, a deeply flawed man that God used in amazing ways. Join us as we look at what God did with David's life, and discover what He can also do with ours. The Gathering UMC no 33:23 Starting Strong, Pt 2 | Philip + Nathanael // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2012/starting-strong-pt-2-philip-nathanael-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=starting-strong-pt-2-philip-nathanael-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2012/starting-strong-pt-2-philip-nathanael-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:24:25 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1050 Most of us are ready to start 2012 with a blank slate. But scripture reminds us that parting of starting a new year off right is looking back at where we’ve been. Baptism is a ritual of new beginnings. In Part 2, we examine the critical error we often make in starting something new by allowing past experiences to define future possibilities.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2012/starting-strong-pt-2-philip-nathanael-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Starting Strong Most of us are ready to start 2012 with a blank slate. But scripture reminds us that parting of starting a new year off right is looking back at where we’ve been. Baptism is a ritual of new beginnings. In Part 2, we examine the critical error we often make in starting something new by allowing past experiences to define future possibilities. The Gathering UMC no 25:56 Starting Strong, Pt 1 | Jesus’ Baptism // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2012/starting-strong-pt-1-jesus-baptism-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=starting-strong-pt-1-jesus-baptism-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2012/starting-strong-pt-1-jesus-baptism-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:20:30 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1048 Most of us are ready to start 2012 with a blank slate. But scripture reminds us that parting of starting a new year off right is looking back at where we’ve been. Baptism is a ritual of new beginnings. In Part 1, we talk about the how Jesus baptism sheds light on how we ought to start a new year.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2012/starting-strong-pt-1-jesus-baptism-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Starting Strong Most of us are ready to start 2012 with a blank slate. But scripture reminds us that parting of starting a new year off right is looking back at where we’ve been. Baptism is a ritual of new beginnings. In Part 1, we talk about the how Jesus baptism sheds light on how we ought to start a new year. The Gathering UMC no 29:53 Christmas Eve Offering http://gatheringnow.org/2012/christmas-eve-offering/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=christmas-eve-offering http://gatheringnow.org/2012/christmas-eve-offering/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:23:34 +0000 skozel http://gatheringnow.org/?p=968 Dear Gathering Community,

It is not often that I write a special letter to the whole congregation, but this week is different. I could not wait to share this news. We just finished processing our Christmas Eve offering and it totaled over $110,000! That is nearly 50% higher than last year and is an amazing testament to the generosity of our church and our potential to impact others through missions. Just as last year, this offering will be divided between our projects at Kingdom House and safe water projects in Mozambique. Because of some designated giving, about $65,000 will go to fund wells next year in Mozambique and nearly $45,000 will support our Family Center at Kingdom House. You can learn more about the projects by watching this video…

As I said in our newsletter earlier in the week, Christmas Eve was a celebration of “firsts” at The Gathering. The first time we had over 1250 in worship, the first time we worshipped at our new Clayton site, the first time I preached five times in one day, and now the first time we have ever collected over $100,000 in a single day’s worship. I cannot express through words how proud I am of our congregation. By celebrating Christmas differently, our worship of God will result in lives being saved, families finding hope, and kids being nurtured and supported. This is better than a few more gifts under the tree. It is a way of celebrating that is counter-cultural, and worthy of the Jesus we follow, serve and worship. Thank you Gathering. God is using you in powerful ways and I look forward to that impact growing in 2012.

Peace+
Matt Miofsky

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2012/christmas-eve-offering/feed/ 0 New Year’s Day 2012 // Rev. Linda Gastreich http://gatheringnow.org/2012/new-years-day-2012-rev-linda-gastreich/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-years-day-2012-rev-linda-gastreich http://gatheringnow.org/2012/new-years-day-2012-rev-linda-gastreich/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:15:25 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1046 A meditation on the magi and their decision to go home another way, and how they can serve as an example for the paths that we follow, the choices that we make, and the legacies we leave behind.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2012/new-years-day-2012-rev-linda-gastreich/feed/ 0 New Year's Day 2012 A meditation on the magi and their decision to go home another way, and how they can serve as an example for the paths that we follow, the choices that we make, and the legacies we leave behind. The Gathering UMC no 14:48 Merry Christmas http://gatheringnow.org/2011/merry-christmas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=merry-christmas http://gatheringnow.org/2011/merry-christmas/#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:30:38 +0000 skozel http://gatheringnow.org/?p=953 Christmas Eve worship at The Gathering this year held many firsts for me, and is one that I will remember for a long time. It was the first time we worshipped at our Clayton site (2 & 11 pm). It is the first time we have ever had to set up chairs in the entryway and narthex at McCausland (4 pm). It is the first time I have preached 5 times in one day (and I was energized at the end). It was the first time many of you joined us for Christmas Eve (especially since we had an early one this year). It is the first time we have topped 1250 people in worship (the number was near 1300). While I do not yet have a final count on the offering, I have a feeling another first is coming in that area too. I will share that news next week. Most importantly, it is the first time that some of you have really paid attention to what God might be doing in your life. It was, by all accounts, memorable for me.

I want to thank all of you that volunteered and served at one of the services this Christmas Eve. I know that meant juggling schedules a bit, but I thank you. What is cool is every year the people who serve tell me that volunteering at one of our worship services is one of the most meaningful things they could do on this night. I also want to thank everyone who came to one of our worship services and brought friends and family. It is an honor that The Gathering is a church you want to invite others you love to experience. If any of you are reading this for the first time, I am glad that you worshiped with us. I have been praying for you this week, especially that Christmas Eve may be a turning point in your journey. For all of you, I want to invite you back.

I hope that as 2011 closes, and a new year begins, you will join me for worship regularly. We have a chance, through this church, to create something lasting and meaningful in St. Louis. As we grow, and invite others, our power to shape and bring positive change to the city increases. In the new year, I will begin a series called A Complicated Life: The Story of David. It is about how God used King David for great purposes, despite his flaws and shortcomings. I am confident that God can also use each of us, no matter what baggage we may be carrying. Thank you again for your commitment to our church and I look forward to seeing you in January.

Peace+
Matt Miofsky

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/merry-christmas/feed/ 0 Christmas 2011 // Rev. Linda Gastreich http://gatheringnow.org/2011/christmas-2011-rev-linda-gastreich/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=christmas-2011-rev-linda-gastreich http://gatheringnow.org/2011/christmas-2011-rev-linda-gastreich/#comments Sun, 25 Dec 2011 21:10:40 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1044 An introduction to Anna and Simeon, and a meditation on the Christmas message of hope, light, and promise.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/christmas-2011-rev-linda-gastreich/feed/ 0 Christmas Day 2011 An introduction to Anna and Simeon, and a meditation on the Christmas message of hope, light, and promise. The Gathering UMC no 19:13 Christmas Dismantled, Pt 5 | Christmas Eve // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/christmas-dismantled-pt-5-christmas-eve-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=christmas-dismantled-pt-5-christmas-eve-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/christmas-dismantled-pt-5-christmas-eve-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 18:05:02 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1023 It’s not about the gifts, or the tree, or the stockings. It’s not about Santa, or the eggnog, or the food. Because hiding underneath all of the trimmings and tinsel is the true story of Christmas – the one that changed the world. Join us as we dismantle the distractions of the holiday season, revisit the story of Christ’s birth, and find new meaning in God’s greatest gift.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/christmas-dismantled-pt-5-christmas-eve-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 It’s not about the gifts, or the tree, or the stockings. It’s not about Santa, or the eggnog, or the food. Because hiding underneath all of the trimmings and tinsel is the true story of Christmas – the one that changed the world. It’s not about the gifts, or the tree, or the stockings. It’s not about Santa, or the eggnog, or the food. Because hiding underneath all of the trimmings and tinsel is the true story of Christmas – the one that changed the world. Join us as we dismantle the distractions of the holiday season, revisit the story of Christ’s birth, and find new meaning in God’s greatest gift. The Gathering UMC no 21:38 UPCOMING SERIES // A Complicated Life: The Story of David http://gatheringnow.org/2011/upcoming-series-a-complicated-life-the-story-of-david/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=upcoming-series-a-complicated-life-the-story-of-david http://gatheringnow.org/2011/upcoming-series-a-complicated-life-the-story-of-david/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:28:28 +0000 skozel http://gatheringnow.org/?p=909

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The path from here to there is messy. It often doesn’t go quite as planned. Our lives can get like that, sometimes – complicated and screwed-up. We tend to think that that somehow disqualifies us from God’s plan – that God only uses people who have their act together. But God lifts up unlikely people for a greater purpose, even if their flaws make for a messy journey along the way. This was true of King David, a deeply flawed man that God used in amazing ways. Join us as we look at what God did with David’s life, and discover what He can also do with ours.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/upcoming-series-a-complicated-life-the-story-of-david/feed/ 0 Christmas Dismantled, Pt 4 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/christmas-dismantled-pt-4-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=christmas-dismantled-pt-4-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/christmas-dismantled-pt-4-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:56:31 +0000 jgorinsky http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1002 It’s not about the gifts, or the tree, or the stockings. It’s not about Santa, or the eggnog, or the food. Because hiding underneath all of the trimmings and tinsel is the true story of Christmas – the one that changed the world. Join us as we dismantle the distractions of the holiday season, revisit the story of Christ’s birth, and find new meaning in God’s greatest gift.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/christmas-dismantled-pt-4-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Christmas Dismantled It’s not about the gifts, or the tree, or the stockings. It’s not about Santa, or the eggnog, or the food. Because hiding underneath all of the trimmings and tinsel is the true story of Christmas – the one that changed the world. Join us as we dismantle the distractions of the holiday season, revisit the story of Christ’s birth, and find new meaning in God’s greatest gift. The Gathering UMC no 29:05 A Season of Invitation http://gatheringnow.org/2011/a-season-of-invitation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-season-of-invitation http://gatheringnow.org/2011/a-season-of-invitation/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:16:18 +0000 skozel http://gatheringnow.org/?p=802 All of us have friends, neighbors, coworkers even acquaintances that may be searching for something more in their life. This is the perfect time to offer an invitation to someone you know to join you for Sunday worship or Christmas Eve. To help you out, we’ve listed some ideas for how you can spread the word about our church.1. Facebook – consider “sharing” the Christmas Eve postcard in your newsfeed with an invitation to check out one of our seven services. In order to easily share images, check out our Facebook page. You can easily click on any post or image and select ‘share’ to post it to your own newsfeed and share it with your friends. If you have never been to our page, go here and click ‘like’ or search for ‘TheGathering’ (all one word) on Facebook.2. Email – Forward friends our email invite that is sent out each Friday during Advent. Add your own personal note to the email.3. Twitter – Start following The Gathering (@gathering_umc) on twitter. Retweet our invitations to those who follow you.4. Web – share past sermons and videos via The Gathering’s website, let people know that they can subscribe to our podcast on i-Tunes. To view video and listen to the sermons, click here. Christmas Eve postcards with worship times are available for you to pick up at the church. We appreciate all of you that share your excitement about what God is doing through our church. We hope this season is a time when new people will begin to discover that same excitement here at our church. Thank you for your willingness to share and invite others.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/a-season-of-invitation/feed/ 0 Excitement at The Gathering http://gatheringnow.org/2011/excitement-at-the-gathering/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=excitement-at-the-gathering http://gatheringnow.org/2011/excitement-at-the-gathering/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:41:14 +0000 skozel http://gatheringnow.org/?p=600 The last week has been an interesting one! There are several things at The Gathering to be excited about. I want to highlight a few.

1. Last Sunday, we had record attendance at The Gathering. 677 people worshipped with us! That number is important. Why? Because it represents people, friends, coworkers, neighbors that are connecting with God through our ministry. Just this Sunday, many of you emailed me notes to let me know how much this Christmas Dismantled series means to you. I hope all of you will continue to make those invitations. It is the simplest way we can make an impact in the life of another. We know that makes parking and logistics a bit tricky as we grow but it is also a sign that the Spirit is moving in our church. The second site, coming in January, will help provide more space so keep inviting your friends to see what is happening at our church.

2. Christmas Eve is only a week and a half away. With a service early in the week and five on Christmas Eve, there will be plenty of space for you and your family. I hope you are making plans to worship with us and participate in our Christmas Eve offering (100% of which will go to missions). Note that the 2 & 11 pm services are at the Clayton site, which is wheelchair accessible. Plenty of parking is available in the library lot next door and the post office lot across the street.

3. Tonight at 6:30 pm at the Clayton site, there will be a meet & greet with Matt Fulmer, the new site pastor for Clayton. He and Matt Miofsky will be there to meet folks and talk a bit about the new site. We invite all who have committed to being part of the site or those just interested to attend.

4. The Gathering has been in the news a lot this past week. Check out our Facebook page to see the interviews and read the stories about our church.

Peace+
Matt Miofsky

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/excitement-at-the-gathering/feed/ 0 Christmas Dismantled, Pt 3 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/christmas-dismantled-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=christmas-dismantled-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/christmas-dismantled-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:26:07 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1036 It’s not about the gifts, or the tree, or the stockings. It’s not about Santa, or the eggnog, or the food. Because hiding underneath all of the trimmings and tinsel is the true story of Christmas – the one that changed the world. Join us as we dismantle the distractions of the holiday season, revisit the story of Christ’s birth, and find new meaning in God’s greatest gift.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/christmas-dismantled-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Christmas Dismantled It’s not about the gifts, or the tree, or the stockings. It’s not about Santa, or the eggnog, or the food. Because hiding underneath all of the trimmings and tinsel is the true story of Christmas – the one that changed the world. Join us as we dismantle the distractions of the holiday season, revisit the story of Christ’s birth, and find new meaning in God’s greatest gift. The Gathering UMC no 32:13 Christmas Dismantled, Pt 2 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/christmas-dismantled-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=christmas-dismantled-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/christmas-dismantled-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:00:28 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1038 It’s not about the gifts, or the tree, or the stockings. It’s not about Santa, or the eggnog, or the food. Because hiding underneath all of the trimmings and tinsel is the true story of Christmas – the one that changed the world. Join us as we dismantle the distractions of the holiday season, revisit the story of Christ’s birth, and find new meaning in God’s greatest gift.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/christmas-dismantled-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Christmas Dismantled It’s not about the gifts, or the tree, or the stockings. It’s not about Santa, or the eggnog, or the food. Because hiding underneath all of the trimmings and tinsel is the true story of Christmas – the one that changed the world. Join us as we dismantle the distractions of the holiday season, revisit the story of Christ’s birth, and find new meaning in God’s greatest gift. The Gathering UMC no 33:10 Clayton Site FAQ http://gatheringnow.org/2011/clayton-site-faq/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clayton-site-faq http://gatheringnow.org/2011/clayton-site-faq/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 04:42:29 +0000 skozel http://gatheringnow.org/?p=229 This Sunday we will end our series Multiply: Change Starts with You. There will be a time in worship for people to consider the way they are being nudged to step up and out in their faith. Much of the focus has been on the Clayton site. With that, there have been a lot of practical questions. I thought I would answer a few here that may help some of you decide whether that ministry is right for you.

1. Will worship be different and who will preach?
Worship at the Clayton site will be the same style as the McCausland site. There will be a live band, a mixture of old hymns and newer music, and communion every week. There will be a dedicated site pastor present weekly for prayers, announcements, communion, membership and baptisms. The site pastor will also be available for pastoral meetings and care. Matt will preach most weeks, live via video from the McCausland site with occasional live preaching from the pastoral staff and site pastor. Oh, and yes, there will still be coffee!

2. Will there be kid’s ministry?
Once again, the kid’s ministry will be the same as the McCausland site. We will have an infant and toddler nursery, and age-appropriate ministry through 5th grade. In 2012, we want to aggressively develop more robust ministries for middle school and high school students that will include youth from both sites.

3. I am really supportive but still want to worship at McCausland, is that bad?
No, that is not bad. While I hope that everyone will consider this opportunity, do not let guilt be the driving factor. We want people to worship at Clayton who are ready for the adventure of starting something new, enjoy being on the ground level, and have a desire to see new people find a meaningful church. If you choose to stay at McCausland, there will be plenty of opportunities to become more involved. We will need more greeters, hospitality people (for coffee and food), and people working in our kid’s ministry. My hope is that wherever you worship, you will consider more involvement.

4. I am just not sure about the screen and watching the sermon.
We understand. It is new and different for most of us. It certainly won’t be for everyone. At the same time, we hope that you will give it a chance. You may be surprised to find that it isn’t as big of a deal as you thought. There will be other tangible benefits to the Clayton site – more space, easier to get to know others and the site pastor, and a chance to be more involved right from the start. Overall, it also is a fiscally important decision. This kind of expansion helps us put more of our money towards people, mission and ministry, and not big new facilities.

Peace+
Matt Miofsky

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/clayton-site-faq/feed/ 0 Decisional Moments http://gatheringnow.org/2011/decisional-moments/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=decisional-moments http://gatheringnow.org/2011/decisional-moments/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 04:25:47 +0000 skozel http://gatheringnow.org/?p=221 Part of the job of any leader is to occasionally call for a “decisional moment”. These moments are akin to calling the question in a board meeting. They are times in our lives when we are given an opportunity to make a choice about what we want to do, which direction we want to move. Decisional moments are scary for leaders. They open up the possibility that no one else sees things as you see them. Decisional moments are hard for people because we like to consider, discern and remain open. Having to choose feels so final.

Throughout the gospels, Jesus often calls the question with his disciples, asking them to demonstrate greater faith, live out their commitments at a higher level, or step out in scary and uncertain ways. “Sell everything and follow me?”, he asks the rich young ruler. “Who do you say that I am?” he asks the disciples. And to Peter he point blankly asks, “Do you really love me?” In these moments, Jesus calls his disciples to make a choice, to articulate their faith and what it means. They easily could have said no, or walked away after being challenged – but they didn’t.

This past Sunday, I challenged our church and asked a risky question. How many of you will commit to worshiping at the Clayton site? We have talked a lot about our second site, why we are doing it, how we think it fits into our vision. But until Sunday, I had not actually called the question by asking you – will you go? You could have said no. You could have walked away. But you didn’t!

I am amazed and overwhelmed to announce that 87 adults made the commitment to worship at the Clayton site! I know some of you were not there or needed more time to think, so I expect that number will grow. Additionally, over 50 adults made the commitment to stay at McCausland but serve in some new way! To say that I am proud and excited wouldn’t even get at it. I give God great thanks for the faith and commitment of this church. If you were one that signed a card, you will hear from one of our leaders this week. If you didn’t fill one out, it isn’t too late.
You can send me an email or do it this Sunday. As we enter this Christmas season, pray for the vision of our church, and all the commitments that were made to follow Christ more fully.

Peace+
Matt Miofsky

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/decisional-moments/feed/ 0 Christmas Dismantled, Pt 1 // Rev. Linda Gastreich http://gatheringnow.org/2011/christmas-dismantled-pt-1-rev-linda-gastreich/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=christmas-dismantled-pt-1-rev-linda-gastreich http://gatheringnow.org/2011/christmas-dismantled-pt-1-rev-linda-gastreich/#comments Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:07:22 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1042 It’s not about the gifts, or the tree, or the stockings. It’s not about Santa, or the eggnog, or the food. Because hiding underneath all of the trimmings and tinsel is the true story of Christmas – the one that changed the world. Join us as we dismantle the distractions of the holiday season, revisit the story of Christ’s birth, and find new meaning in God’s greatest gift.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/christmas-dismantled-pt-1-rev-linda-gastreich/feed/ 0 Christmas Dismantled It’s not about the gifts, or the tree, or the stockings. It’s not about Santa, or the eggnog, or the food. Because hiding underneath all of the trimmings and tinsel is the true story of Christmas – the one that changed the world. Join us as we dismantle the distractions of the holiday season, revisit the story of Christ’s birth, and find new meaning in God’s greatest gift. The Gathering UMC no 21:14 Multiply: Change Starts With You, Pt. 4 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/multiply-change-starts-with-you-pt-4-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=multiply-change-starts-with-you-pt-4-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/multiply-change-starts-with-you-pt-4-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:32:46 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1136 Growth isn’t easy. It takes vision, courage and a willingness to change. But growth is how we develop and its how we impact others around us. As we continue to build our community, God calls us to keep growing, keep learning and multiply the gifts we’ve been given so that we may share them. Join us as we learn what the Bible says about living a fruitful life. One by one, we can make a difference in the lives of others.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/multiply-change-starts-with-you-pt-4-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Multiply: Change Starts With You, Pt. 4 Growth isn’t easy. It takes vision, courage and a willingness to change. But growth is how we develop and its how we impact others around us. As we continue to build our community, God calls us to keep growing, keep learning and multiply the gifts we’ve been given so that we may share them. Join us as we learn what the Bible says about living a fruitful life. One by one, we can make a difference in the lives of others. The Gathering UMC no 30:34 Multiply: Change Starts With You, Pt. 3 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/multiply-change-starts-with-you-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=multiply-change-starts-with-you-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/multiply-change-starts-with-you-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:28:30 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1133 Growth isn’t easy. It takes vision, courage and a willingness to change. But growth is how we develop and its how we impact others around us. As we continue to build our community, God calls us to keep growing, keep learning and multiply the gifts we’ve been given so that we may share them. Join us as we learn what the Bible says about living a fruitful life. One by one, we can make a difference in the lives of others.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/multiply-change-starts-with-you-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Multiply: Change Starts With You, Pt. 3 Growth isn’t easy. It takes vision, courage and a willingness to change. But growth is how we develop and its how we impact others around us. As we continue to build our community, God calls us to keep growing, keep learning and multiply the gifts we’ve been given so that we may share them. Join us as we learn what the Bible says about living a fruitful life. One by one, we can make a difference in the lives of others. The Gathering UMC no 35:26 Multiply: Change Starts With You, Pt. 2 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/multiply-change-starts-with-you-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=multiply-change-starts-with-you-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/multiply-change-starts-with-you-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 06 Nov 2011 17:36:57 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1129 Growth isn’t easy. It takes vision, courage and a willingness to change. But growth is how we develop and its how we impact others around us. As we continue to build our community, God calls us to keep growing, keep learning and multiply the gifts we’ve been given so that we may share them. Join us as we learn what the Bible says about living a fruitful life. One by one, we can make a difference in the lives of others.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/multiply-change-starts-with-you-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Multiply: Change Starts With You, Pt. 2 Growth isn’t easy. It takes vision, courage and a willingness to change. But growth is how we develop and its how we impact others around us. As we continue to build our community, God calls us to keep growing, keep learning and multiply the gifts we’ve been given so that we may share them. Join us as we learn what the Bible says about living a fruitful life. One by one, we can make a difference in the lives of others. The Gathering UMC no 28:52 Multiply: Change Starts With You, Pt. 1 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/multiply-change-starts-with-you-pt-1-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=multiply-change-starts-with-you-pt-1-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/multiply-change-starts-with-you-pt-1-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:25:09 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1127 Growth isn’t easy. It takes vision, courage and a willingness to change.
But growth is how we develop and its how we impact others around us. As we continue to build our community, God calls us to keep growing, keep learning and multiply the gifts we’ve been given so that we may share them. Join us as we learn what the Bible says about living a fruitful life. One by one, we can make a difference in the lives of others.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/multiply-change-starts-with-you-pt-1-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Multiply: Change Starts With You, Pt. 1 Growth isn’t easy. It takes vision, courage and a willingness to change. But growth is how we develop and its how we impact others around us. As we continue to build our community, God calls us to keep growing, keep learning and multiply the gifts we’ve been given so that we may share them. Join us as we learn what the Bible says about living a fruitful life. One by one, we can make a difference in the lives of others. The Gathering UMC no 29:19 Angels & Demons: Reality + The Spiritual Realm, Pt 3 // Rev. Deborah LeMoine http://gatheringnow.org/2011/angels-demons-reality-the-spiritual-realm-pt-3-rev-deborah-lemoine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=angels-demons-reality-the-spiritual-realm-pt-3-rev-deborah-lemoine http://gatheringnow.org/2011/angels-demons-reality-the-spiritual-realm-pt-3-rev-deborah-lemoine/#comments Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:54:26 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1143 What happens when the spiritual world and the physical world collide? Join us as we venture in to the mysterious dimension of angels & demons – and learn what the Bible says about their presence here on Earth.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/angels-demons-reality-the-spiritual-realm-pt-3-rev-deborah-lemoine/feed/ 0 Angels & Demons: Reality + The Spiritual Realm, Pt 3 What happens when the spiritual world and the physical world collide? Join us as we venture in to the mysterious dimension of angels & demons – and learn what the Bible says about their presence here on Earth. The Gathering UMC no 32:57 Angels & Demons: Reality + The Spiritual Realm, Pt 2 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/angels-demons-reality-the-spiritual-realm-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=angels-demons-reality-the-spiritual-realm-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/angels-demons-reality-the-spiritual-realm-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:51:27 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1141 What happens when the spiritual world and the physical world collide? Join us as we venture in to the mysterious dimension of angels & demons – and learn what the Bible says about their presence here on Earth.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/angels-demons-reality-the-spiritual-realm-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Angels & Demons: Reality + The Spiritual Realm, Pt 2 What happens when the spiritual world and the physical world collide? Join us as we venture in to the mysterious dimension of angels & demons – and learn what the Bible says about their presence here on Earth. The Gathering UMC no 29:30 Angels & Demons: Reality + The Spiritual Realm, Pt 1 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/angels-demons-reality-the-spiritual-realm-pt-1-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=angels-demons-reality-the-spiritual-realm-pt-1-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/angels-demons-reality-the-spiritual-realm-pt-1-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:41:18 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1139 What happens when the spiritual world and the physical world collide? Join us as we venture in to the mysterious dimension of angels & demons – and learn what the Bible says about their presence here on Earth.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/angels-demons-reality-the-spiritual-realm-pt-1-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Angels & Demons: Reality + The Spiritual Realm, Pt 1 What happens when the spiritual world and the physical world collide? Join us as we venture in to the mysterious dimension of angels & demons – and learn what the Bible says about their presence here on Earth. The Gathering UMC no 31:54 Faking It: The Book Of James, Pt 4 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/faking-it-the-book-of-james-pt-4-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=faking-it-the-book-of-james-pt-4-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/faking-it-the-book-of-james-pt-4-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:14:45 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1151 Sure, you go to church. You’re a good person. You believe in God. After all, that’s what having faith is all about. Or is it? Join us during this sermon series as we take a close and controversial look at our own faith, and find out what happens when we stop faking our faith, and start living it out every day.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/faking-it-the-book-of-james-pt-4-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Faking It: The Book Of James, Pt 4 Sure, you go to church. You’re a good person. You believe in God. After all, that’s what having faith is all about. Or is it? Join us during this sermon series as we take a close and controversial look at our own faith, and find out what happens when we stop faking our faith, and start living it out every day. The Gathering UMC no 35:19 Faking It: The Book Of James, Pt 3 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/faking-it-the-book-of-james-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=faking-it-the-book-of-james-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/faking-it-the-book-of-james-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:11:25 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1149 Sure, you go to church. You’re a good person. You believe in God. After all, that’s what having faith is all about. Or is it? Join us during this sermon series as we take a close and controversial look at our own faith, and find out what happens when we stopfaking our faith, and start living it out every day.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/faking-it-the-book-of-james-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Faking It: The Book Of James, Pt 3 Sure, you go to church. You’re a good person. You believe in God. After all, that’s what having faith is all about. Or is it? Join us during this sermon series as we take a close and controversial look at our own faith, and find out what happens when we stopfaking our faith, and start living it out every day. The Gathering UMC no 26:06 Faking It: The Book Of James, Pt 2 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/faking-it-the-book-of-james-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=faking-it-the-book-of-james-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/faking-it-the-book-of-james-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:05:53 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1147 Sure, you go to church. You’re a good person. You believe in God. After all, that’s what having faith is all about. Or is it? Join us during this sermon series as we take a close and controversial look at our own faith, and find out what happens when we stop faking our faith, and start living it out every day.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/faking-it-the-book-of-james-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Faking It: The Book Of James, Pt 2 Sure, you go to church. You’re a good person. You believe in God. After all, that’s what having faith is all about. Or is it? Join us during this sermon series as we take a close and controversial look at our own faith, and find out what happens when we stop faking our faith, and start living it out every day. The Gathering UMC no 36:55 Faking It: The Book Of James, Pt 1 // Rev. Deborah LeMoine http://gatheringnow.org/2011/faking-it-the-book-of-james-pt-1-rev-deborah-lemoine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=faking-it-the-book-of-james-pt-1-rev-deborah-lemoine http://gatheringnow.org/2011/faking-it-the-book-of-james-pt-1-rev-deborah-lemoine/#comments Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:58:28 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1145 Sure, you go to church. You’re a good person. You believe in God. After all, that’s what having faith is all about. Or is it? Join us during this sermon series as we take a close and controversial look at our own faith, and find out what happens when we stop faking our faith, and start living it out every day.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/faking-it-the-book-of-james-pt-1-rev-deborah-lemoine/feed/ 0 Faking It: The Book Of James, Pt 1 Sure, you go to church. You’re a good person. You believe in God. After all, that’s what having faith is all about. Or is it? Join us during this sermon series as we take a close and controversial look at our own faith, and find out what happens when we stop faking our faith, and start living it out every day. The Gathering UMC no 34:03 The Model Of Moses // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/the-model-of-moses-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-model-of-moses-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/the-model-of-moses-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 04 Sep 2011 19:21:03 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1156 Rev. Matt Miofsky looks at the story of Moses, and what we can learn from the doubts he had, the choices he made, and the moments when he stopped to look and listen for God.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/the-model-of-moses-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 The Model Of Moses Rev. Matt Miofsky looks at the story of Moses, and what we can learn from the doubts he had, the choices he made, and the moments when he stopped to look and listen for God. The Gathering UMC no 36:33 Who Is Jesus?, Pt 4 | Jesus Is Savior // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/who-is-jesus-pt-4-jesus-is-savior-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=who-is-jesus-pt-4-jesus-is-savior-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/who-is-jesus-pt-4-jesus-is-savior-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:40:35 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1164 Many of us say we believe in Jesus, yet our vision of who He is can seem patchworked and incomplete. We often fill in the gaps ourselves, making Him into whoever we want Him to be. We tend focus on His human simplicities of goodness, kindness, and wisdom, but avoid the challenging complexities of His divinity. Join us as we look at the divine roles of Jesus – Lord, Judge, The Way, and Savior – and the practical effect they can have on how we live our lives.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/who-is-jesus-pt-4-jesus-is-savior-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Who Is Jesus?, Pt 4 | Jesus Is Savior Many of us say we believe in Jesus, yet our vision of who He is can seem patchworked and incomplete. We often fill in the gaps ourselves, making Him into whoever we want Him to be. We tend focus on His human simplicities of goodness, kindness, and wisdom, but avoid the challenging complexities of His divinity. Join us as we look at the divine roles of Jesus – Lord, Judge, The Way, and Savior – and the practical effect they can have on how we live our lives. The Gathering UMC no 35:34 Who Is Jesus?, Pt 3 | Jesus Is The Way // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/who-is-jesus-pt-3-jesus-is-the-way-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=who-is-jesus-pt-3-jesus-is-the-way-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/who-is-jesus-pt-3-jesus-is-the-way-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:36:24 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1162 Many of us say we believe in Jesus, yet our vision of who He is can seem patchworked and incomplete. We often fill in the gaps ourselves, making Him into whoever we want Him to be. We tend focus on His human simplicities of goodness, kindness, and wisdom, but avoid the challenging complexities of His divinity. Join us as we look at the divine roles of Jesus – Lord, Judge, The Way, and Savior – and the practical effect they can have on how we live our lives.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/who-is-jesus-pt-3-jesus-is-the-way-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Who Is Jesus?, Pt 3 | Jesus Is The Way Many of us say we believe in Jesus, yet our vision of who He is can seem patchworked and incomplete. We often fill in the gaps ourselves, making Him into whoever we want Him to be. We tend focus on His human simplicities of goodness, kindness, and wisdom, but avoid the challenging complexities of His divinity. Join us as we look at the divine roles of Jesus – Lord, Judge, The Way, and Savior – and the practical effect they can have on how we live our lives. The Gathering UMC no 33:44 Who Is Jesus?, Pt 2 | Jesus Is Judge // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/who-is-jesus-pt-2-jesus-is-judge-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=who-is-jesus-pt-2-jesus-is-judge-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/who-is-jesus-pt-2-jesus-is-judge-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 14 Aug 2011 19:32:45 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1160 Many of us say we believe in Jesus, yet our vision of who He is can seem patchworked and incomplete. We often fill in the gaps ourselves, making Him into whoever we want Him to be. We tend focus on His human simplicities of goodness, kindness, and wisdom, but avoid the challenging complexities of His divinity. Join us as we look at the divine roles of Jesus – Lord, Judge, The Way, and Savior – and the practical effect they can have on how we live our lives.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/who-is-jesus-pt-2-jesus-is-judge-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Who Is Jesus?, Pt 2 | Jesus Is Judge Many of us say we believe in Jesus, yet our vision of who He is can seem patchworked and incomplete. We often fill in the gaps ourselves, making Him into whoever we want Him to be. We tend focus on His human simplicities of goodness, kindness, and wisdom, but avoid the challenging complexities of His divinity. Join us as we look at the divine roles of Jesus – Lord, Judge, The Way, and Savior – and the practical effect they can have on how we live our lives. The Gathering UMC no 31:23 Who Is Jesus?, Pt 1 | Jesus Is Lord // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/who-is-jesus-pt-1-jesus-is-lord-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=who-is-jesus-pt-1-jesus-is-lord-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/who-is-jesus-pt-1-jesus-is-lord-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:24:29 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1158 Many of us say we believe in Jesus, yet our vision of who He is can seem patchworked and incomplete. We often fill in the gaps ourselves, making Him into whoever we want Him to be. We tend focus on His human simplicities of goodness, kindness, and wisdom, but avoid the challenging complexities of His divinity. Join us as we look at the divine roles of Jesus – Lord, Judge, The Way, and Savior – and the practical effect they can have on how we live our lives.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/who-is-jesus-pt-1-jesus-is-lord-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Who Is Jesus?, Pt 1 | Jesus Is Lord Many of us say we believe in Jesus, yet our vision of who He is can seem patchworked and incomplete. We often fill in the gaps ourselves, making Him into whoever we want Him to be. We tend focus on His human simplicities of goodness, kindness, and wisdom, but avoid the challenging complexities of His divinity. Join us as we look at the divine roles of Jesus – Lord, Judge, The Way, and Savior – and the practical effect they can have on how we live our lives. The Gathering UMC no 32:29 Mathematics Of Miracles // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/mathematics-of-miracles-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mathematics-of-miracles-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/mathematics-of-miracles-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:44:56 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1166 Often we don’t think we have enough to offer to God. What we don’t realize is that God will use what we do have to offer, add his blessings to it, and create miraculous results. Rev. Matt Miofsky looks some of the most famous miracles in the Bible, and way they are quantified and multiplied.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/mathematics-of-miracles-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Mathematics Of Miracles Often we don’t think we have enough to offer to God. What we don’t realize is that God will use what we do have to offer, add his blessings to it, and create miraculous results. Rev. Matt Miofsky looks some of the most famous miracles in the Bible, and way they are quantified and multiplied. The Gathering UMC no 32:02 Forgive + Forget, Pt 3 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/forgive-forget-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=forgive-forget-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/forgive-forget-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:10:11 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1172 Anger, sadness, guilt, revenge – they’re pretty heavy topics. But in truth, they weigh us down a lot more than we think. When we hold on to the past, we hinder ourselves from moving on, toward the future God wants for us. Join us this week as we continue to learn how to break free and find the peace that comes with forgiveness.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/forgive-forget-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Forgive + Forget, Pt 3 Anger, sadness, guilt, revenge – they’re pretty heavy topics. But in truth, they weigh us down a lot more than we think. When we hold on to the past, we hinder ourselves from moving on, toward the future God wants for us. Join us this week as we continue to learn how to break free and find the peace that comes with forgiveness. The Gathering UMC no 34:47 Forgive + Forget, Pt 2 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/forgive-forget-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=forgive-forget-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/forgive-forget-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:05:23 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1170 Anger, sadness, guilt, revenge – they’re pretty heavy topics. But in truth, they weigh us down a lot more than we think. When we hold on to the past, we hinder ourselves from moving on, toward the future God wants for us. Join us this week as we continue to learn how to break free and find the peace that comes with forgiveness.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/forgive-forget-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Forgive + Forget, Pt 2 Anger, sadness, guilt, revenge – they’re pretty heavy topics. But in truth, they weigh us down a lot more than we think. When we hold on to the past, we hinder ourselves from moving on, toward the future God wants for us. Join us this week as we continue to learn how to break free and find the peace that comes with forgiveness. The Gathering UMC no 35:25 Forgive + Forget, Pt 1 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/forgive-forget-pt-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=forgive-forget-pt-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/forgive-forget-pt-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:51:25 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1168 Anger, sadness, guilt, revenge – they’re pretty heavy topics. But in truth, they weigh us down a lot more than we think. When we hold on to the past, we hinder ourselves from moving on, toward the future God wants for us. Join us this week as we continue to learn how to break free and find the peace that comes with forgiveness.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/forgive-forget-pt-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Forgive + Forget, Pt 1 Anger, sadness, guilt, revenge – they’re pretty heavy topics. But in truth, they weigh us down a lot more than we think. When we hold on to the past, we hinder ourselves from moving on, toward the future God wants for us. Join us this week as we continue to learn how to break free and find the peace that comes with forgiveness. The Gathering UMC no 33:10 Freedom // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/freedom-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=freedom-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/freedom-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 03 Jul 2011 20:14:24 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1174 On July 4th weekend, Rev. Matt Miofsky gives a meditation on Freedom.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/freedom-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Freedom On July 4th weekend, Rev. Matt Miofsky gives a meditation on Freedom. The Gathering UMC no 28:34 Pray Like A Grownup, Pt 2 // Rev. Carl Schenck http://gatheringnow.org/2011/pray-like-a-grownup-pt-2-rev-carl-schenck/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pray-like-a-grownup-pt-2-rev-carl-schenck http://gatheringnow.org/2011/pray-like-a-grownup-pt-2-rev-carl-schenck/#comments Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:22:14 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1179 Most people claim to pray, but far too few pray like mature adults. To be satisfying, our prayers should be consistent with our adult beliefs about ourselves, God, and the world.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/pray-like-a-grownup-pt-2-rev-carl-schenck/feed/ 0 Pray Like A Grownup, Pt 2 Most people claim to pray, but far too few pray like mature adults. To be satisfying, our prayers should be consistent with our adult beliefs about ourselves, God, and the world. The Gathering UMC no 30:39 Pray Like A Grownup, Pt 1 // Rev. Carl Schenck http://gatheringnow.org/2011/pray-like-a-grownup-pt-1-rev-carl-schenck/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pray-like-a-grownup-pt-1-rev-carl-schenck http://gatheringnow.org/2011/pray-like-a-grownup-pt-1-rev-carl-schenck/#comments Sun, 19 Jun 2011 20:18:06 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1176 Most people claim to pray, but far too few pray like mature adults. To be satisfying, our prayers should be consistent with our adult beliefs about ourselves, God, and the world.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/pray-like-a-grownup-pt-1-rev-carl-schenck/feed/ 0 Pray Like A Grownup, Pt 1 Most people claim to pray, but far too few pray like mature adults. To be satisfying, our prayers should be consistent with our adult beliefs about ourselves, God, and the world. The Gathering UMC no 28:29 I’m A Big Kid Now // Kyle Kranes http://gatheringnow.org/2011/im-a-big-kid-now-kyle-kranes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=im-a-big-kid-now-kyle-kranes http://gatheringnow.org/2011/im-a-big-kid-now-kyle-kranes/#comments Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:28:08 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1181 Getting older and growing up is inevitable, but growing in your relationship with God is a choice and an important one.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/im-a-big-kid-now-kyle-kranes/feed/ 0 I'm A Big Kid Now Getting older and growing up is inevitable, but growing in your relationship with God is a choice and an important one. The Gathering UMC no 22:48 Embracing Our Brokenness // Matt Fulmer http://gatheringnow.org/2011/embracing-our-brokenness/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=embracing-our-brokenness http://gatheringnow.org/2011/embracing-our-brokenness/#comments Sun, 05 Jun 2011 20:31:12 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1183 Our brokenness is often seen as something to avoid, but God calls us to embrace our brokenness as the intersection of God’s love and grace. Our brokenness and failures do not exempt us from becoming who God is calling us to be, but instead it qualifies us.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/embracing-our-brokenness/feed/ 0 Embracing Our Brokenness Our brokenness is often seen as something to avoid, but God calls us to embrace our brokenness as the intersection of God’s love and grace. Our brokenness and failures do not exempt us from becoming who God is calling us to be, but instead it qualifies us. The Gathering UMC no 19:33 Wandering: A Life In Transition | Epilogue // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/wandering-a-life-in-transition-epilogue-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wandering-a-life-in-transition-epilogue-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/wandering-a-life-in-transition-epilogue-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 29 May 2011 20:43:46 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1191 Life is filled with new paths to take and new changes to make. But sometimes we are so focused on looking ahead that we forget to look up, and turn to God for direction. Join us as we explore the biblical idea of wandering through the wilderness, and discover how to make it through the transitions in our lives.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/wandering-a-life-in-transition-epilogue-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Wandering: A Life In Transition | Epilogue Life is filled with new paths to take and new changes to make. But sometimes we are so focused on looking ahead that we forget to look up, and turn to God for direction. Join us as we explore the biblical idea of wandering through the wilderness, and discover how to make it through the transitions in our lives. The Gathering UMC no 29:03 Wandering: A Life In Transition, Pt 3 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/wandering-a-life-in-transition-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wandering-a-life-in-transition-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/wandering-a-life-in-transition-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 22 May 2011 20:40:19 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1189 Life is filled with new paths to take and new changes to make. But sometimes we are so focused on looking ahead that we forget to look up, and turn to God for direction. Join us as we explore the biblical idea of wandering through the wilderness, and discover how to make it through the transitions in our lives.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/wandering-a-life-in-transition-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Wandering: A Life In Transition, Pt 3 Life is filled with new paths to take and new changes to make. But sometimes we are so focused on looking ahead that we forget to look up, and turn to God for direction. Join us as we explore the biblical idea of wandering through the wilderness, and discover how to make it through the transitions in our lives. The Gathering UMC no 29:01 Wandering: A Life In Transition, Pt 2 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/wandering-a-life-in-transition-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wandering-a-life-in-transition-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/wandering-a-life-in-transition-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 15 May 2011 20:37:54 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1187 Life is filled with new paths to take and new changes to make. But sometimes we are so focused on looking ahead that we forget to look up, and turn to God for direction. Join us as we explore the biblical idea of wandering through the wilderness, and discover how to make it through the transitions in our lives.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/wandering-a-life-in-transition-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Wandering: A Life In Transition, Pt 2 Life is filled with new paths to take and new changes to make. But sometimes we are so focused on looking ahead that we forget to look up, and turn to God for direction. Join us as we explore the biblical idea of wandering through the wilderness, and discover how to make it through the transitions in our lives. The Gathering UMC no 33:59 Wandering: A Life In Transition, Pt 1 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/wandering-a-life-in-transition-pt-1-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wandering-a-life-in-transition-pt-1-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/wandering-a-life-in-transition-pt-1-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 08 May 2011 20:34:43 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1185 Life is filled with new paths to take and new changes to make. But sometimes we are so focused on looking ahead that we forget to look up, and turn to God for direction. Join us as we explore the biblical idea of wandering through the wilderness, and discover how to make it through the transitions in our lives.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/wandering-a-life-in-transition-pt-1-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Wandering: A Life In Transition, Pt 1 Life is filled with new paths to take and new changes to make. But sometimes we are so focused on looking ahead that we forget to look up, and turn to God for direction. Join us as we explore the biblical idea of wandering through the wilderness, and discover how to make it through the transitions in our lives. The Gathering UMC no 33:59 The Meaning In The Flood // Kurt Boemler http://gatheringnow.org/2011/the-meaning-in-the-flood-kurt-boemler/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-meaning-in-the-flood-kurt-boemler http://gatheringnow.org/2011/the-meaning-in-the-flood-kurt-boemler/#comments Sun, 01 May 2011 20:47:12 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1193 You are one of God’s most precious a beloved creatures. In the midst of the floods in your life, he will not forget or abandon you; but will give you a new story for your life after the waters recede.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/the-meaning-in-the-flood-kurt-boemler/feed/ 0 The Meaning In The Flood You are one of God’s most precious a beloved creatures. In the midst of the floods in your life, he will not forget or abandon you; but will give you a new story for your life after the waters recede. The Gathering UMC no 31:50 Easter 2011 | Life: Resurrected // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/easter-2011-life-resurrected-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=easter-2011-life-resurrected-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/easter-2011-life-resurrected-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:50:58 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1195 Experiencing Easter in a whole new way…

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/easter-2011-life-resurrected-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Easter 2011 | Life: Resurrected Experiencing Easter in a whole new way… The Gathering UMC no 29:12 The S Word, Pt 5 | Atonement // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/the-s-word-pt-5-atonement-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-s-word-pt-5-atonement-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/the-s-word-pt-5-atonement-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 17 Apr 2011 21:29:59 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1205 Everyone knows that sin is bad. But when did it become a bad word? Join us as we open up about guilt, judgment and other uncomfortable subjects – and find out why talking about them could be our first step in the path to hope.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/the-s-word-pt-5-atonement-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 The S Word, Pt 5 | Atonement Everyone knows that sin is bad. But when did it become a bad word? Join us as we open up about guilt, judgment and other uncomfortable subjects – and find out why talking about them could be our first step in the path to hope. The Gathering UMC no 35:46 The S Word, Pt 4 | Confession // Rev. Deborah LeMoine http://gatheringnow.org/2011/the-s-word-pt-4-confession-rev-deborah-lemoine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-s-word-pt-4-confession-rev-deborah-lemoine http://gatheringnow.org/2011/the-s-word-pt-4-confession-rev-deborah-lemoine/#comments Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:27:42 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1203 Everyone knows that sin is bad. But when did it become a bad word? Join us as we open up about guilt, judgment and other uncomfortable subjects – and find out why talking about them could be our first step in the path to hope.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/the-s-word-pt-4-confession-rev-deborah-lemoine/feed/ 0 The S Word, Pt 4 | Confession Everyone knows that sin is bad. But when did it become a bad word? Join us as we open up about guilt, judgment and other uncomfortable subjects – and find out why talking about them could be our first step in the path to hope. The Gathering UMC no 32:01 The S Word, Pt 3 | Guilt // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/the-s-word-pt-3-guilt-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-s-word-pt-3-guilt-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/the-s-word-pt-3-guilt-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:22:23 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1201 Everyone knows that sin is bad. But when did it become a bad word? Join us as we open up about guilt, judgment and other uncomfortable subjects – and find out why talking about them could be our first step in the path to hope.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/the-s-word-pt-3-guilt-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 The S Word, Pt 3 | Guilt Everyone knows that sin is bad. But when did it become a bad word? Join us as we open up about guilt, judgment and other uncomfortable subjects – and find out why talking about them could be our first step in the path to hope. The Gathering UMC no 29:24 The S Word, Pt 2 | Wrath + Judgement // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/the-s-word-pt-2-wrath-judgement-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-s-word-pt-2-wrath-judgement-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/the-s-word-pt-2-wrath-judgement-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 27 Mar 2011 21:19:22 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1199 Everyone knows that sin is bad. But when did it become a bad word? Join us as we open up about guilt, judgment and other uncomfortable subjects – and find out why talking about them could be our first step in the path to hope.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/the-s-word-pt-2-wrath-judgement-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 The S Word, Pt 2 | Wrath + Judgement Everyone knows that sin is bad. But when did it become a bad word? Join us as we open up about guilt, judgment and other uncomfortable subjects – and find out why talking about them could be our first step in the path to hope. The Gathering UMC no 30:39 The S Word, Pt 1 | Sin // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/the-s-word-pt-1-sin-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-s-word-pt-1-sin-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/the-s-word-pt-1-sin-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:55:00 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1197 Everyone knows that sin is bad. But when did it become a bad word? Join us as we open up about guilt, judgment and other uncomfortable subjects – and find out why talking about them could be our first step in the path to hope.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/the-s-word-pt-1-sin-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 The S Word, Pt 1 | Sin Everyone knows that sin is bad. But when did it become a bad word? Join us as we open up about guilt, judgment and other uncomfortable subjects – and find out why talking about them could be our first step in the path to hope. The Gathering UMC no 32:02 More Than Chocolate // Rev. Deborah LeMoine http://gatheringnow.org/2011/more-than-chocolate-rev-deborah-lemoine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=more-than-chocolate-rev-deborah-lemoine http://gatheringnow.org/2011/more-than-chocolate-rev-deborah-lemoine/#comments Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:32:31 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1207 Explore the history and true meaning of Lent, and the ways it can be a season of preparing for new life at Easter.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/more-than-chocolate-rev-deborah-lemoine/feed/ 0 More Than Chocolate Explore the history and true meaning of Lent, and the ways it can be a season of preparing for new life at Easter. The Gathering UMC no 29:44 I Suck At Lent | Ash Wednesday 2011 // Kurt Boemler http://gatheringnow.org/2011/i-suck-at-lent-ash-wednesday-2011-kurt-boemler/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-suck-at-lent-ash-wednesday-2011-kurt-boemler http://gatheringnow.org/2011/i-suck-at-lent-ash-wednesday-2011-kurt-boemler/#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:35:00 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1209 “I suck at Lent. It makes me want to give up Lent, for Lent… Which makes me wonder: What is the point of Lent in the first place?”

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/i-suck-at-lent-ash-wednesday-2011-kurt-boemler/feed/ 0 I Suck At Lent | Ash Wednesday 2011 “I suck at Lent. It makes me want to give up Lent, for Lent… Which makes me wonder: What is the point of Lent in the first place?” The Gathering UMC no 9:20 In God We Trust: Putting Money In Its Place, Pt 4 | Money + Love // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/in-god-we-trust-putting-money-in-its-place-pt-4-money-love-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-god-we-trust-putting-money-in-its-place-pt-4-money-love-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/in-god-we-trust-putting-money-in-its-place-pt-4-money-love-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 06 Mar 2011 22:52:49 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1219 Do you control your money, or does your money control you? Join us as we learn what Jesus said about money, and how we should take care of what we’ve been given.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/in-god-we-trust-putting-money-in-its-place-pt-4-money-love-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 In God We Trust: Putting Money In Its Place, Pt 4 | Money + Love Do you control your money, or does your money control you? Join us as we learn what Jesus said about money, and how we should take care of what we’ve been given. The Gathering UMC no 34:16 In God We Trust: Putting Money In Its Place, Pt 3 | Money + Freedom // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/in-god-we-trust-putting-money-in-its-place-pt-3-money-freedom-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-god-we-trust-putting-money-in-its-place-pt-3-money-freedom-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/in-god-we-trust-putting-money-in-its-place-pt-3-money-freedom-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:45:27 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1215 Do you control your money, or does your money control you? Join us as we learn what Jesus said about money, and how we should take care of what we’ve been given.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/in-god-we-trust-putting-money-in-its-place-pt-3-money-freedom-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 In God We Trust: Putting Money In Its Place, Pt 3 | Money + Freedom Do you control your money, or does your money control you? Join us as we learn what Jesus said about money, and how we should take care of what we’ve been given. The Gathering UMC no 30:59 In God We Trust: Putting Money In Its Place, Pt 2 | Money + Security // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/in-god-we-trust-putting-money-in-its-place-pt-2-money-security-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-god-we-trust-putting-money-in-its-place-pt-2-money-security-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/in-god-we-trust-putting-money-in-its-place-pt-2-money-security-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 22:42:48 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1213 Do you control your money, or does your money control you? Join us as we learn what Jesus said about money, and how we should take care of what we’ve been given.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/in-god-we-trust-putting-money-in-its-place-pt-2-money-security-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 In God We Trust: Putting Money In Its Place, Pt 2 | Money + Security Do you control your money, or does your money control you? Join us as we learn what Jesus said about money, and how we should take care of what we’ve been given. The Gathering UMC no 28:31 In God We Trust: Putting Money In Its Place, Pt 1 | Money + Power // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/in-god-we-trust-putting-money-in-its-place-pt-1-money-power-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-god-we-trust-putting-money-in-its-place-pt-1-money-power-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/in-god-we-trust-putting-money-in-its-place-pt-1-money-power-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:38:10 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1211 Do you control your money, or does your money control you? Join us as we learn what Jesus said about money, and how we should take care of what we’ve been given.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/in-god-we-trust-putting-money-in-its-place-pt-1-money-power-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 In God We Trust: Putting Money In Its Place, Pt 1 | Money + Power Do you control your money, or does your money control you? Join us as we learn what Jesus said about money, and how we should take care of what we’ve been given. The Gathering UMC no 27:16 Trailblazer // Kurt Boemler http://gatheringnow.org/2011/trailblazer-kurt-boemler/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trailblazer-kurt-boemler http://gatheringnow.org/2011/trailblazer-kurt-boemler/#comments Sun, 06 Feb 2011 22:56:52 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1221 Jesus is more than just a guide through life.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/trailblazer-kurt-boemler/feed/ 0 Trailblazer Jesus is more than just a guide through life. The Gathering UMC no 29:18 Running Away: The Story Of Jonah, Pt 3 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/running-away-the-story-of-jonah-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=running-away-the-story-of-jonah-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/running-away-the-story-of-jonah-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 30 Jan 2011 23:02:13 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1227 Jonah was a man who ran from God, but the further he went, the deeper he sank into confusion and desperation. When he finally stopped to turn around, he found that following God was easier than he expected. Join us as we stop running, start listening and begin learning more about God’s plan for each of us.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/running-away-the-story-of-jonah-pt-3-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Running Away: The Story Of Jonah, Pt 3 Jonah was a man who ran from God, but the further he went, the deeper he sank into confusion and desperation. When he finally stopped to turn around, he found that following God was easier than he expected. Join us as we stop running, start listening and begin learning more about God’s plan for each of us. The Gathering UMC no 31:20 Running Away: The Story Of Jonah, Pt 2 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/running-away-the-story-of-jonah-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=running-away-the-story-of-jonah-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/running-away-the-story-of-jonah-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 23 Jan 2011 23:00:42 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1225 Jonah was a man who ran from God, but the further he went, the deeper he sank into confusion and desperation. When he finally stopped to turn around, he found that following God was easier than he expected. Join us as we stop running, start listening and begin learning more about God’s plan for each of us.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/running-away-the-story-of-jonah-pt-2-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Running Away: The Story Of Jonah, Pt 2 Jonah was a man who ran from God, but the further he went, the deeper he sank into confusion and desperation. When he finally stopped to turn around, he found that following God was easier than he expected. Join us as we stop running, start listening and begin learning more about God’s plan for each of us. The Gathering UMC no 37:41 Running Away: The Story Of Jonah, Pt 1 // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/running-away-the-story-of-jonah-pt-1-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=running-away-the-story-of-jonah-pt-1-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/running-away-the-story-of-jonah-pt-1-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 16 Jan 2011 22:58:41 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1223 Jonah was a man who ran from God, but the further he went, the deeper he sank into confusion and desperation. When he finally stopped to turn around, he found that following God was easier than he expected. Join us as we stop running, start listening and begin learning more about God’s plan for each of us.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/running-away-the-story-of-jonah-pt-1-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Running Away: The Story Of Jonah, Pt 1 Jonah was a man who ran from God, but the further he went, the deeper he sank into confusion and desperation. When he finally stopped to turn around, he found that following God was easier than he expected. Join us as we stop running, start listening and begin learning more about God’s plan for each of us. The Gathering UMC no 32:05 Don’t Under-Imagine // Rev. Matt Miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/dont-under-imagine-rev-matt-miofsky/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dont-under-imagine-rev-matt-miofsky http://gatheringnow.org/2011/dont-under-imagine-rev-matt-miofsky/#comments Sun, 09 Jan 2011 23:04:06 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1229 As humans, we have a tendency to under-imagine and sell ourselves short when God promises to do big things in our lives.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/dont-under-imagine-rev-matt-miofsky/feed/ 0 Don't Under-Imagine As humans, we have a tendency to under-imagine and sell ourselves short when God promises to do big things in our lives. The Gathering UMC no 28:44 Epiphany 2011 | The Gift Of Christmas // Rev. Deborah LeMoine http://gatheringnow.org/2011/epiphany-2011-the-gift-of-christmas-rev-deborah-lemoine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=epiphany-2011-the-gift-of-christmas-rev-deborah-lemoine http://gatheringnow.org/2011/epiphany-2011-the-gift-of-christmas-rev-deborah-lemoine/#comments Sun, 02 Jan 2011 23:07:00 +0000 TheGathering http://gatheringnow.org/?p=1231 On Epiphany Sunday we explore the ways Jesus can be revealed to us in the new year.

]]> http://gatheringnow.org/2011/epiphany-2011-the-gift-of-christmas-rev-deborah-lemoine/feed/ 0 Epiphany 2011 | The Gift Of Christmas On Epiphany Sunday we explore the ways Jesus can be revealed to us in the new year. The Gathering UMC no 28:48