Self-Reflection Guide | Multiply - Part 2
by The Gathering on May 30th, 2025
WelcomeThis is the second week of our series, Multiply. Last week we reflected on the roots of our faith and what it means to be a creator of faith, not just a consumer. Remembering our roots reminds us of our mission. This week we reflect on the branches of our faith. As we grow up in our faith we are also called to grow out.Once again, there is no right or wrong way to use this guide, no right o... Read More
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Congratulations to Own Own Martin Leathers // M-Note 5.31.25
by Matt Miofsky on May 30th, 2025
I often remind our church that before I decided to become a pastor, I was just a normal person who went to church. I was lucky. The church in which I was raised supported kids, invested in students, and created an environment that helped people connect with God. I was one of those people. Over time, I began to feel a nudge, a sense that perhaps God was calling me to more. I met with a pastor, bega... Read More
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Self-Reflection Guide | Multiply - Part 1
by The Gathering on May 23rd, 2025
WelcomeToday we begin a new sermon series called Multiply. In this series we are reminded that faith is not only about growing closer to God ourselves, it’s about helping others to know God more fully as well. We all found our way to Christian community because of others who came before us. God calls us to do the same; to not just consume the faith we’ve been given but to help create faith in the ... Read More
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Serving Our City // M-Note 5.23.25
by Matt Miofsky on May 22nd, 2025
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
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CoreGroup Guide | We Just Click - Part 4
by Christopher Burford and Sherrill Wall on May 19th, 2025
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
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What Season Are YOU In? // M-Note 5.17.2025
by Matt Miofsky on May 16th, 2025
“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
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2026
January
CoreGroup Guide | Shift Happens Part 1Three Reasons to Worship This Weekend // M-Note 1.10.2026A Mix of Celebrations and Bittersweet News // M-Note 1.17.2026CoreGroup Guide | Shift Happens Part 2CoreGroup Guide | Shift Happens Part 3Spread the Word: Online Only Worship on January 25 // M-Note 1.24.2026A Hard Lesson to Learn...Life's Not Always Fair // M-Note 1.31.2026
February
CoreGroup Guide | Shift Happens Part 4CoreGroup Guide | Power of Serving Part 1CoreGroup Guide | Power of Serving Part 2Ash Wednesday - The Party's Over | Lent Devotional Day 1Led Into the Wildnerness | Lent Devotional Day 2Take a Step Back to Grow Closer to God // M-Note 2.21.2026Celebrating Lent - An Oxymoron? | Lent Devotional Day 3CoreGroup Guide | Power of Serving Part 3Let's Journey With Openness | Lent Devotional Day 4What we Mean by "Penal Substitution" | Lent Devotional Day 5The Cross - Sin and Nearness | Lent Devotional 2026 Day 6The God Who Doesn't Look Away | Lent Devotional 2026 Day 7Worthy of Belonging | Lent Devotional Day 8Confession Without Self-Hatred | Lent Devotional Day 9The Repairer | Lent Devotional Day 10The Lamb of God | Lent Devotional Day 11Why Did Jesus Have to Die? // M-Note 2.28.2026
March
Turning the Lights On | Lent Devotional Day 12CoreGroup Guide | Why Did Jesus Have to Die? - Part 1Love That Leads to Change | Lent Devotional Day 13Like Ads for Love | Lent Devotional Day 14Who are You…Really? | Lent Devotional Day 15Nothing Between Us | Lent Devotional Day 16Let It Rip | Lent Devotional Day 17Christ + Nothing | Lent Devotional Day 18An Unjustifiable War // M-Note 3.7.2026CoreGroup Guide | Why Did Jesus Have to Die? - Part 2A Queer Atonement | Lent Devotional Day 19In Christ Was Life, the Light For All People | Lent Devotional Day 20Failure and the Invitation To New Imagination | Lent Devotional Day 21Jesus & Queerness: Entertaining Angels | Lent Devotional Day 22The Least of These | Lent Devotional Day 23The Good News For All Creation - and the Strange Wonder of God’s People | Lent Devotional Day 24Ready to Receive an Invitation // M-Note 3.14.2026Christ’s Death Frees Us So His Reconciling Life Can Flow Through Us | Lent Devotional Day 24 CopyFeminist Atonement Theory | Lent Devotional Day 26CoreGroup Guide | Why Did Jesus Have to Die? - Part 3Time to Tear Down | Lent Devotional Day 27God Doesn’t Glorify Violence, Man Does | Lent Devotional Day 28God Shares in Our Emotions, Death, and Resurrection | Lent Devotional Day 29A Meal that Matters | Lent Devotional Day 30The Cross is About Community | Lent Devotional Day 31Only Later Did It Begin to Make Sense | Lent Devotional Day 32CoreGroup Guide | Why Did Jesus Have to Die? - Part 4Jesus is Liberator of the Oppressed | Lent Devotional Day 33The Bigger Picture - Exodus, Jesus, and the God of the Oppressed | Lent Devotional Day 34Marginalized Prophetic Voices Emphasize God’s Character | Lent Devotional Day 35Freedom from Sin is both Personal AND Communal | Lent Devotional Day 36Christ’s Victory Empowers His People to Serve | Lent Devotional Day 37Jesus and Community | Lent Devotional Day 38CoreGroup Guide | Why Did Jesus Have to Die? - Part 5Serving (at Easter) is Powerful // M-Note 3.28.2026Working Out My Own Salvation | Lent Devotional Day 39Christ’s Triumphal Entry in Jerusalem | Lent Devotional Day 40Do I Trust that Christ’s Sacrifice is Enough? | Lent Devotional Day 41I Will Sing to the Lord | Lent Devotional Day 42
April
Embracing the Gift of Presence During Holy Week | Lent Devotional Day 43The Wonder of Dust and Dirty Feet | Lent Devotional Day 448 Reasons to Join Us for Easter // M-Note 4.3.2026Good Friday | Lent Devotional Day 45The Day Between | Lent Devotional Day 46CoreGroup Guide | Easter 2026Experience the Surprise of Easter | Lent Devotional Day 47CoreGroup Guide | Christians In Name Only - Part 1Christian in Name Only // M-Note 4.11.2026Would Jesus Use Faith to Justify Violence? // M-Note 4.18.2026CoreGroup Guide | Christians In Name Only - Part 2A Church for All Perspectives // M-Note 4.25.2026CoreGroup Guide | Christians In Name Only - Part 3
May
A Season of Transitions // M-Note 5.1.2026CoreGroup Guide | Christians In Name Only - Part 4CoreGroup Guide | The Christian Parent's Field Guide - Part 1The Christian Parent's Field Guide // M-Note 5.9.2026Announcing Two New Site Pastors // M-Note 5.16.2026CoreGroup Guide | The Christian Parent's Field Guide - Part 2The Power of Rest // M-Note 5.23.2026CoreGroup Guide | The Christian Parent's Field Guide - Part 3CoreGroup Guide | The Christian Parent's Field Guide - Part 4
2025
January
Happy New Year // M-Note 1.4.2025Cancel the Noise // M-Note 1.11.25Cancel the Noise Discussion Guide - Part 1The Beloved Community // M-Note 01.18.2025Cancel the Noise Discussion Guide - Part 2What A Coincidence // M-Note 1.25.25Cancel the Noise Discussion Guide - Part 3Cancel the Noise Discussion Guide - Part 4The Original Influencer // M-Note 2.1.25