CoreGroup Guide | Much Given. Much Expected. – Part 4Written by Denee Bowers and Melissa RossWelcomeA key focus for our conversation this week is this question: What makes a gift generous? You can probably remember a really great gift that you have received. Or a time when you were eagerly anticipating a special present, but felt disappointed when you opened the surprise. In the scripture passage ...  Read More

It is easy for me to get so busy with what I have coming up, that I don’t spend time celebrating what is happening around me. This past week is one worth celebrating here at The Gathering. Last Sunday afternoon, The Gathering West County had its first preview worship service ever. The anticipation for something brand new is high, and when I arrived, it was amazing to see so many people helping to ...  Read More

CoreGroup Guide | Much Given. Much Expected. – Part 3Written by Denee Bowers and Melissa RossWelcomeThe overarching story of the Bible is one of a generous God. God is not one to withhold or skimp on taking care of us. As we grow in our faith, that same generosity is meant to become a defining feature of our lives. We weren’t designed to keep everything we have for ourselves. Generosity is a path ...  Read More

Look! I’m doing a new thing;     now it sprouts up; don’t you recognize it? -Isaiah 43.19 God’s nature is newness -- in our lives and in the church. And right now a lot of new things are happening at The Gathering, and I have three ways for you to be a part of it all. Sunday afternoon (Oct 19), The Gathering’s West County site will have its first preview worship service at 4pm at The Reverie in Ch...  Read More

WelcomeLast week, Matt recounted how our church has grown over the past 19 years, and the gratitude we have for our church community. In CoreGroups, we discussed Luke's parable of the talents which reminds us that, to those who are given much, much is expected. Keeping in mind our gratitude for what God provides in our lives, we pivot this week to focus on what God can do in us to make us more gen...  Read More

Addiction touches nearly every one of us. For some, it’s a personal battle—alcohol, drugs, gambling, or something else that quietly takes hold of our lives. For others, it’s the pain of watching a spouse, child, parent, or friend struggle. Addiction can affect nearly all aspects of our lives - our work, our relationships, our finances, our emotional and physical health. It often leads to isolation...  Read More