Gathering Now

💵 It's a resource, not a life source 💵
Part 2 of Make it Make Cents is now live!

Watch here: https://youtu.be/GG8F2aVC7cg

🤔 "Bart" may not agree with us, but at the Gathering, we know that our community is better and brighter because of the LGBTQIA+ persons in our midst. If you or your family identify as a part of the LGBTQIA+ community, we are excited to invite you to participate in all parts of our ministry.

Now, more than ever, it's so important to show up and show love!

Every year, the Gathering hosts booths at local Pride events throughout the metro area. YOU can join us at PRIDE no matter who you are or how you identify! It’s a fun, beautiful way to show your support for the LGBTQ+ people in our community.

We'll be at PrideFest STL on June 27 & 28, and we'd love for you to volunteer with us!
Sign up for a time slot here: https://subspla.sh/tc4sp2y

We are so excited to introduce our new Pastor for the West County site at the upcoming Preview Worship Service this Sunday!

Rev. Roxy DeLong will be our new West County Site Pastor. She was previously a pastor in Bloomington-Normal, IL, where, for the past 9 years, she has led MERGE, the campus ministry at Illinois State University. Roxy is married to Luke and they are moving here with their two children, Frankie (4) and Dominic (1).

Although she officially starts with us in July, she's here to meet her new community. Join us for our service at 10am on Sunday, June 14 at The Reverie and get to know Roxy :)

🏀 If you like the Knicks, just wait til you hear about Knickodemus 😆

Which Biblical Knicks pun would you add?

Wear your DIY merch to church this Sunday as we continue our series: Make it Make Cents! Find a service here: https://gatheringnow.org/worship

And thanks to Taylor Swift and the Haim sisters for the inspo on this one 😉

We have so many options of things to do this weekend! Check out all the summer hangs below:

☀ June 11: Gathering Kids Park Hop
☀ June 12: Mocktail Hour - Metro East
☀ June 12: Family Movie Night - Crestwood
☀ June 13: Pedal Pushers: a Family-Friendly Bike Ride - Metro East
☀ June 13: Cottleville Hang @ Frankie Martin's Garden - St. Charles
☀ June 14: Camp Gathering Pop-Up!
☀ June 14: Kitten Playtime! - Maryland Heights
☀ June 14: Live Music in Backyard Comfort - Webster Groves
☀ June 14: Free Shakespeare Comedy - The Tempest - Forest Park
☀ June 16: Rebel Groove Dance Class - Clayton

Check back each week to make your plans and visit https://gatheringnow.org/summer for the full list!

💵 Did you hear Matt's message on what he calls his most difficult topic to preach about?

Catch up here: https://youtu.be/iOwEi56h26Q

For each week of our Make it Make Cents series, we'll give you a simple challenge to help your faith inform your finances.

⭐ This week's challenge:
Since so many of us avoid looking at money altogether, awareness is the first step. This week, spend 10 minutes looking at your bank account, credit card statement, or budgeting app. Don't change anything. Just notice. What surprises you or stands out?

Each weekly challenge will come from the curriculum for our upcoming group: Faith & Finances, offered this September at the McCausland site!

Money touches nearly every part of our lives, yet many of us were never taught how to manage it in ways that feel sustainable, intentional, or aligned with our values. Whether you are hoping to get organized, reduce financial stress, plan for the future, pay off debt, or simply feel more confident managing your money, this group is for you.

Sign up now at https://thegatheringumc.subspla.sh/74p9p8j, and join us for part 2 of Make it Make Cents this Sunday!

💵 💵 How we see it is going to shape everything else we do with it...
Part 1 of Make it Make Cents is now live!

Watch here: https://youtu.be/iOwEi56h26Q