The earliest Christ-followers met together in homes to live life and do church together. It was a vibrant, interactive community, where everyone had a role to play. At ‘The Gathering’ we want to get back to this original vision. Real church is not about facing the same direction while watching a professional holy man – it’s about turning our chairs inward to face one another. Only then can we take off our masks and do the real work of building authentic, life- changing relationships.
IT IS A PLACE TO GO
DEEPER WITH GOD
AND PEOPLE
DEEPER WITH GOD
AND PEOPLE
A Place to Belong … think of our smaller gatherings as your spiritual family. It is a place where you can be real, whether you are a seasoned Christ-follower or just checking out Jesus for the first time. Our smaller gatherings are the best place to develop lasting friendships and make your own unique contribution to the community.
A Place to Grow … if you’re looking to go deeper in your spiritual life, then our smaller gatherings are the place for you. You’ll have the chance to dig into Sunday’s teaching, ask the questions you weren't comfortable asking on Sunday, pray with others, and be challenged to live out the teaching of Jesus in everyday life.
A Place To Love … our smaller gatherings are where we experience what it means to really love people. They are a place to care for one another’s needs. But, they are also a place to reach out beyond ourselves and bring Christ’s love in practical ways to our neighbourhoods and to the world.
Our 5 Core Values
If you are headed to MACS and I am going to 7-11 we are not going to arrive at the same place. We at The Gathering are clear about where we're headed, so we'll arrive together.
1. Genuine Relationships With Christ
2. Authentic Relationships
With Our Community
3. Spiritual Relationships
in Our Families
4. Home Church
5. Simplifying Life aka: The Big Idea