Small Groups
To sign-up for a winter small group CLICK HERE Here at The Gathering we believe in reflecting the ideals of John Wesley as we follow the movement that he began. John Wesley helped form the very first small groups to help people connect with each other and with God. We believe that worship is very important but we also want to place a great significance in the idea of small groups. In this way we...
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What We Believe
It’s simple. We were created in God’s image, but when we tried to do things our way instead of God’s way some of that divine image got lost in our sinful selfishness. God realized that the only way to bring back what was lost was to send Jesus, the perfect image of God, into the world. Jesus’ life shows us that meaning and purpose doesn’t come from serving ourselves but...
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Where We Meet
Contact The Gathering: Email: office@thegatheringumcvb.com Phone: 757-319-6518 Worship: Sundays @ 9:45...
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Seton Youth Shelter
Seton Youth Shelter is a temporary shelter for homeless and abused children age 4-18 year old, in additon to other critical outreach services for at risk youth. They house boys and girls in separate homes in a family neighborhood environment. On average they have 11 boys and 11 girls for about 14-24 days. In keeping with the family environment, Seton Youth Shelter partners with the community. The Gathering...
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Intentional Simplicity
We are part of the human race, but what if we’re sick of the race? What if we’re sick of never having enough time, enough money, enough energy? What if we’re sick of working harder and harder each year to have less of ourselves at the end of the day? What does a balanced life look like? What does God think of this human race and what would it look like to slow down every once in a while? ...
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How Can I Help @ the Gathering?
It takes lots’o hands to set-up a church that’s stored in a trailer from week to week. We could use your help and your skills! Find out how you can help out @ the Gathering. . .everything from bringing food Sunday morning, helping out in Sunday School, or just helping set-up and break down stuff on Sunday morning.
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Diapers Needed!
The Gathering will be holding a baby shower for several of the teen mothers @ the Renaissance Academy, Wed. Feb. 8 @ 9 am. We are in need of diapers (size newborn , 1, or 2) to be given to teen mothers. We will be collecting diapers on Sundays now through Feb. 5. If anyone would like to join the Gathering Gals, they will be giving the diapers to the teen moms during a short program.
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There are all these uber-hip Christians talking about their mission to “occupy Advent” much like the “occupy wallstreeters” are demonstrating their beliefs with their presence. But what does it mean to...
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