Lent 2026 DevotionalCore | Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathFebruary 21, 2026 Written by: Charity GoodwinLet’s Journey With OpennessScripture: Luke 24: 25-27, Leviticus 1625 Then Jesus said to them, “You foolish people! Your dull minds keep you from believing all that the prophets talked about. 26 Wasn’t it necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then enter into his glory?” 27 The...  Read More

I just returned last weekend from Egypt, where I led a group of 54 people from The Gathering and a few other United Methodist Churches. We retraced the footsteps of Moses and the Exodus story. It was an incredible journey, and you will hear more about what I saw and learned in an upcoming series. But along the way, I had a lot of time to talk with people on the trip. I spent time hearing what was ...  Read More

CoreGroup Guide | The Power of Serving - Part 3Written by Melissa Ross and Denee BowersWelcomeThis week we wrap up our series on the Power of Serving, focussing on how serving can be part of our daily lives. We also begin the season of Lent, reflecting on the temptations Jesus faced in the wilderness. Serving is more than an afternoon volunteering; it is a lifestyle. When the world tempts us to ch...  Read More

Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathFebruary 20, 2026Written by: Bentley CaughlanCelebrating Lent — An Oxymoron?Scripture: 12 Yet even now, says the Lord,    return to me with all your hearts,  with fasting, with weeping, and with sorrow;13  tear your hearts and not your clothing.    Return to the Lord your God,        for he is merciful and compassionate,        very patient, full of faithful lo...  Read More

Lent 2026 DevotionalCore | Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathFebruary 19, 2026 Written By: Bentley CaughlinLed Into the WildernessScripture:1 Then the Spirit led Jesus up into the wilderness so that the devil might tempt him. 2 After Jesus had fasted for forty days and forty nights, he was starving. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “Since you are God’s Son, command these stones to become bre...  Read More

Lent 2026 DevotionalCore | Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathFebruary 18, 2026 Written by: Melissa RossAsh Wednesday: The Party’s OverScripture:5:15 Joy has left our heart;        our dancing has changed into lamentation.16 The crown has fallen off our head.        We are doomed because we have sinned.17 Because of all this our heart is sick;        because of these things our glance is dark.  ...  Read More