The very first thing we'll ask of you is simple: relax. You don't have to dress up. We don't care who you voted for in the last election. And please, don't feel the need to pretend about anything. No matter what your spiritual background or past, we want you to come as you are because that's where God meets us - as is. From there, we'll help each other grow to be all God intended us to be. As a community of Christ followers, we are committed to live by faith, to be known by love, and to be a voice of hope.



If you're tired of church as usual, don't speak in King James English, and know how to laugh at yourself - you'll fit in perfectly with this crew. Feel unqualified? Join the team! God's not looking for perfect people - just available ones.




The Gathering is a non-denominational, inter-generational, somewhat disorganized church starting by some friends in Jacksonville. We want to be a safe place for regular people to explore faith in community - no perfect people allowed. It is a place to be yourself, grow spiritually, build friendships, and make a difference locally and globally. Everyone is welcome here, whatever your story, your questions, doubts or struggles. We don't pretend to have all the answers, but we believe in a God who does.