Next Steps
Whether you’re just beginning your faith journey, coming back to it after some time away, or a long-time traveller, The Gathering Place wants to come alongside you in every step.
The Gathering Place and First United are one church family with two unique identities. When you connect, grow, and serve at The Gathering Place, you are becoming a part of the First United Family, too!
Let us know you’re coming
You and your loved ones belong at The Gathering Place. Let us know if you plan to visiting us, so we can warmly welcome you.
Invest in co-creating the Kingdom of God in our own backyard.
COMMUNITY, NOT A CROWD
Baptism
In baptism, we are brought into God’s family, turning toward a new direction that follows Christ, choosing to be made new daily by the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit.
Partnership
By God’s grace and invitation, you’re already a part of what the Spirit is doing at The Gathering Place. Through Partnership, you get to respond and say, “I’m all in!” This is your way of claiming your faith and community.
Join a Group
We don’t do faith alone. Being the body of Christ means sharing our life with one another. Find a group that’s right for you — or help us start a new one!
How is it with your soul?
Spiritual Practices
Faith is not something we just keep in our pocket and pull out on a rainy day. It is a muscle we stretch and build and rest. We want to help you find the practices and rhythms to strengthen your spiritual life.
Being United MEthodist
What does it mean that The Gathering Place is a United Methodist Congregation? What do we believe as Wesleyans? Learn more about our theology (what we think about God) and doctrine (how we live faith out).
Prayer Requests
You are not alone on your journey. We want to support you during the highest highs and in the lowest lows. Help us pray for you by filling out a prayer request.
Putting FAITH IN ACTION
Spiritual Gifts
Everyone has spiritual gifts — unique talents and skills given by God to serve the Kingdom. We want to unleash you to be who God has called you to be, and to serve from your giftedness.
Get Involved
Church is not just the pastor’s job — the body of Christ makes Church happen! There are lots of ways to connect, grow, and serve at The Gathering Place — find what’s right for you!
Tracking Your Service
What we measure, matters. Our goal is to track hours of service — not to brag — but to make sure we’re living out our mission of loving abundantly.
Not sure what step is right for you?
Reach out to Pastor Amy!
Listen up.
Tune into the “God Loves You Period” Podcast.
Pastor Amy and Rev. Macon join Pastor Scott from First United and Terri Kraft, First United’s Next Step Leader, for a weekly discussion on the sermons, Scripture, and other topics of faith.
Listen to our most recent episode, or click the Spotify logo to view the entire series.