Many in our community are still cleaning up from last week’s storm. Today, I talked with families in our own church who are still without power. People lost homes, cars, roofs, trees, windows, and tragically, five people lost their lives. As a church that believes that to love God, we also must love our neighbors in need, I want to encourage you to find a way to help. This week, I was so proud to ...  Read More

From Pastor CharityWhat a blast we had at the One CoreGroup One Day event on May 6! More than 250 folks gathered. In case you missed it, here’s the link to check it out.From prayer, prizes, Crowded Table, communion, conversation and vision for Local CoreGroups – you will want to watch! Let’s get on the same page as we move forward for the fall. After watching, reach out if you have questions or id...  Read More

“There is an occasion for everything, and a time for every activity under heaven” – (Eccl. 3.1)This past week, I asked our church staff to reflect on a simple but important question: What season of ministry are you in right now? The responses were thoughtful and honest—some described a season of growth, others a time of waiting, pruning, or even rebuilding. It was a meaningful conversation, and I ...  Read More

Last weekend, Bishop Jaoa Sambo (the new United Methodist bishop in Mozambique) worshiped with us here at The Gathering along with his wife Delia. It is a huge honor anytime we have friends from Mozambique visit, especially the newly elected bishop. At McCausland, the bishop shared words of gratitude for our long-standing partnership and talked about the importance of the work that we are doing in...  Read More

From Pastor CharityONE COREGROUP ONE DAY 2025Wow! It was awesome! I ? folks who ? CoreGroups. And, we came together - about 250 or so of us - to meet people who live in our neighborhood, to pray for one another, to eat good food and dessert, to hear a word on incarnation (moving into the neighborhood) and mission (Love God. Love Self. Love Neighbor). To widen the tables at which we sit. To BE the ...  Read More

The Exodus is the central story of the Old Testament. It is the story of God using Moses to lead the chosen people out of slavery in Egypt, through the uncertainty of the wilderness, and into a new land of freedom and possibility. Over the centuries, it has shaped the faith and offered hope to billions of people and was central to Jesus’ own story. A few years ago, I wrote a book called Let Go: Le...  Read More