Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathMarch 15, 2026Written by Sarah RugenstoneFeminist Atonement TheoryScripture:“There is no longer Jew or Greek; there is no longer slave or free; there is no longer male and female, for all of you are one in Christ Jesus. And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to the promise.”  Galatians 3:28-29Reflection:A note: First thin...  Read More

Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathMarch 14, 2026Written by Frederick (Rick) EccherChrist’s Death Frees Us So His Reconciling Life Can Flow Through UsScripture:I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. And the life that I now live in my body, I live by faith, indeed, by the faithfulness of God’s Son, who loved me and gave himself for me. (Galatians 2:20)Refl...  Read More

A few weeks ago I was talking to a woman who had started coming to The Gathering in the past year. She was sharing with me the way that our church has helped her to believe in God after a long stretch of being unsure of her faith or the purpose of church. I told her how much it meant to me that she shared her experience. We started The Gathering to help people who weren’t finding church relevant o...  Read More

Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathMarch 13, 2026Written by Adam BakerThe Good News For All Creation - and the Strange Wonder of God’s PeopleScripture:He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved… And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; ...  Read More

Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathMarch 12, 2026Written by Adam BakerThe Least of TheseScripture: Matthew 25:34-40“Then the king will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who will receive good things from my Father. Inherit the kingdom that was prepared for you before the world began. I was hungry and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger and you welc...  Read More

Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathMarch 11, 2026Written by Adam BakerJesus & Queerness: Entertaining AngelsScripture:Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. (Hebrews 13:2)Reflection:As you’ve read through these reflections, how have you felt about “queer theology” and “queerness” in relation to Jesus? Has it made you un...  Read More