Last weekend, I arrived at The Gathering’s McCausland site early to run through the worship. Afterwards, all the people serving at the 9am service gather in a circle to pray. We start by celebrating people who are serving for the first time and sharing where we have seen God this past week. That is when I heard this story: David sings in the band at McCausland and recently moved to a new neighborh...  Read More

Gathering,In June, The Gathering celebrated in worship four non-profit mission organizations that we support. In a culture that is increasingly self-focused and self-centered, Jesus’ call for his followers to serve and give is radical and significant. At The Gathering, we want to be that kind of community in a visible way. Every week last month, we highlighted the work of a St. Louis non-profit or...  Read More

Since the tornado of May 16, many of you have volunteered and donated to help people affected by the storms. I also know that many more of you want to continue to help, especially as the initial round of volunteerism wanes. At The Gathering, we want to invest in serving our city, not just in the weeks after something happens, but in a sustained and committed way. Tonight, you have a simple chance ...  Read More

Hi Gathering Family,June is Pride Month— a time to honor the struggle for equality in the LGBTQ+ community. It can be a time of celebration for some and pain for others. For us as a church, it’s a meaningful opportunity to say something clearly and publicly: you are welcome here.One of the things I love most about Jesus is how consistently he made space for people who had been pushed to the margin...  Read More

WelcomeThis is the third and final week of our sermon series called Multiply. Last week we reflected on the branches of our faith and how growing deeper requires us to grow out. In other words, to grow we must go. This week we wrap up the series by reflecting on what it means to bear fruit in our faith, to make an impact for God in the lives of the people around us and in the world.As with the fir...  Read More

The idea of a pilgrimage isn’t talked about much in our faith. But, people have been going on these sacred journeys for thousands of years and for some pretty profound reasons. At its core, a pilgrimage is just a focused trip with a spiritual purpose.Folks throughout history have traveled to special places: to feel closer to God, to give thanks, to ask for healing, or seek answers. I know it can f...  Read More