Initially called “The Gathering”, this change in format on Sunday morning has been well received and is suggestive of where we are heading in the future. The intent was to address some specific desires on the part of the congregation. People have been saying that they want more fellowship and music. I was interested in more conversation around the faith. Out of those desires, The Church Gathered was created. There is an intentional time for fellowship between the 8:30 service and the start of Sunday School. We are using music as the bridge to classes. As the young people head to class, adults are invited to be in conversation about our life of faith. In those conversations, we have explored teaching our children to pray, when and where God has been present, what to do when God seems silent, and witnessing to our faith. The conversations have been rich and meaningful. We have just begun and some suggestions have been made to tweak our efforts, but we seem to be headed in a good direction. I’m hopeful that more people will participate in The Church Gathered.
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