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

Our aptitudes, values, and behaviors are influenced by the people we listen to. For the past several weeks, I have been challenging each of you to consider the voices that you are allowing to influence your life. This includes voices on the macro level - the entertainment you watch, the media you consume, and the social influencers or apps that you follow. Together, these macro voices can account ...  Read More

As many of you know, I plan my sermon series (along with the scriptures that I’ll be using) months in advance. In fact, I outlined this current series way back at the end of last summer! Of course, a lot has happened just this past week alone. We saw the transition of power from one president to another. And President Trump has already signed a flurry of executive orders that have some people scar...  Read More

WelcomeAccording to Greek mythology, there was once a handsome young hunter named Narcissus. Although many romantic interests pursued him, Narcissus turned away their advances and instead grew more deeply in love with… himself… or at least a reflection of his likeness in a pool of water. So obsessed with his own beauty, Narcissus could not pull himself away from his reflection, giving in to a life...  Read More