ADVENT & CHRISTMAS @ the Gathering

SUNDAYS:: Advent Conspiracy :: 
The four weeks leading up to Christmas is known as Advent. At the Gathering, we are going to celebrate this Advent/Christmas season by taking part in something called the "Advent Conspiracy" -- a movement that seeks to help us find meaning in this busy, often frantic time of year. Come conspire at the Gathering.

Christmas Party! :: 
Next week we will be announcing the date and location of our first ever Gathering Christmas Party! An evening of food and fun is being planned -- watch for details very soon!

Christmas Eve :: 
In town Christmas Eve and looking for a service to attend? You are invited to be part of the services at our mother church, First UMC (corner of 1st Ave & 10th St S) -- three options: 4 p.m. in the main sanctuary, 5:30 p.m. in the upstairs chapel, and 11 p.m. in the main sanctuary (with Holy Communion). Cody will be conducting the 11 p.m. service.

Why Differently?

This blog is about life, love, faith, world events, community outreach, humor, tragedy, inspiration, and the challenges we all face. We're real people, living real lives and doing church differently.

​Over the next few weeks, we will be talking about why we are doing church differently. It will be a great time to think more about how life, community and “the sacred” meet!