who we are

In early 2019, a group of Christ-followers gathered together hoping for something different, for something more from their church experience. This yearning led us to study the earliest followers of Jesus—how they gathered and how they became known as "The Way", from the book of Acts in the New Testament of the Bible.  As a result of a deepening conviction to be more authentic and to be authentically sharing God's love, The Gathering was formed. We aren't a highly structured group, intentionally.  We don't even meet every Sunday because sometimes we are "Closed for Service"-out in the community serving instead of huddled together talking about it.  We are a body of people that represents various beliefs across the spectrum of Christian faith and as such, our Statement of Faith is communicated in our purpose, priorities and values.   We want to listen to, learn from and serve one another.  We want to encourage Christ-followers to be thinking Christians and to not just take what is thrown at them and embrace it as truth. If when you think of church you imagine stained glass, steeples and monks, The Gathering may disappoint you.  But if you are hoping to join with others around a table to talk about a guy named Jesus, then The Gathering may be the place for you.

Our purpose

The purpose of our church is to be a community of Christ-followers that, through grace, is committed to love God and love all people. (Matthew 22:36-39)

our priorities

We are devoted to God’s word & prayer, to communion & community, and to one another. (Acts 2:42,45)

our values

We are a body of people that represents various beliefs across the spectrum of Christian faith and as such, our Statement of Faith is communicated in our purpose, priorities and values as stated in our Bylaws.


We believe that there is room for diversity of thought around many doctrinal issues and avoid being dogmatic, but we are uncompromising in our commitment to Jesus Christ, and believe the following statements to be an essential belief for every Christian to embrace:

  •       We believe that Jesus is uniquely the Son of God—this relationship is distinct from the human experience of being a child, emphasizing Jesus' pre-existence, co-equality with the Father, and his role in God's creation and salvation plan.  (Mark 14:61-62)
  •       We believe that Jesus Christ is our Redeemer—who liberates us not through fear or condemnation, but through boundless love and radical grace which is made possible through his death, burial and resurrection. (Colossians 1:20)
  •       We believe that Jesus Christ is our Savior—not from a distant place but walking beside us through the presence of the Holy Spirit, in our pain, our questions, and our journey toward wholeness. (Matthew 1:21)
  •       We believe that Jesus Christ is our Forgiver and meets us with compassion, not shame—inviting us into healing, reconciliation, and the sacred work of forgiving ourselves and one another. (Luke 23:34)
  •       We believe that Jesus Christ is the Giver of Life—not only eternal, but abundant here and now—calling us to justice, mercy, and love in a world yearning for hope. In Christ, we see the divine made flesh, the presence of God with and among us, forever showing that no one is beyond grace, no life beyond redemption, and no heart beyond transformation. (John 10:10)

 We believe that being Christ-centered is essential and we strive to be known for the following values:

  •       Grace and Embrace (Hebrews 12:15, Ephesians 4:32)— We believe that every individual is created by God and in His image and is worthy of unconditional love and acceptance regardless of race, creed, sexual-orientation, past choices or present circumstances and we strive to demonstrate that in our relationships with one another.
  •       Generosity & Service (2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Galatians 5:13)— We believe that God blesses everyone uniquely and that everyone has opportunities to give of their time, talent and resources in ways that are unique to them. We strive to have a ministry of encouragement to one another and a mission of love in our community and beyond. 
  •       Transparency & Unity (Ephesians 4:25, 1 Corinthians 1:10)— We believe that every member matters regardless of whether they are in leadership or not and that leaders should be fully disclosing with openness and honesty. We believe that unity in diversity is a Biblical model of how Christians should live in community with one another. We allow space for people to share their opinions and positions on all matters and intentionally strive to seek common areas of agreement instead of division.
  •       Theological Humility & Spiritual Growth (Proverbs 11:2, 2 Peter 3:18)— We believe we are a community of diverse doctrinal and theological thought, and we strive to be life-long learners absent of self-righteousness and legalism. Beyond our affirmation about Jesus Christ, we believe that growing and maturing Christ-followers would benefit from developing a personal statement of faith based on study and mentorship around a multitude of doctrinal and theological issues.
  •         Equality & Shared Leadership (Galatians 3:28, 1 Corinthians 12:12-30)—We believe that all people are created equal in the eyes of God and have been commissioned by him to use their gifts and abilities in the fullest expression possible, which includes women serving in leadership at all levels. We strive to lead people in the development of their gifts and expect all church members to be engaged in decision making.
  •        Making Much of God (2 Chronicles 16:23-24)—We believe that the ultimate way to honor God is to love him with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength which creates an overflow of love in our lives to offer others.  We strive to be genuinely connected to God’s best for us both as a church and as individuals, free of malice, unforgiveness and hypocrisy.