Join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 at CMCC for a time of worshipping God together through song, scripture and a focus on seeing God in all seasons.

Next Sunday we will meet for morning worship at CMCC.

Over the summer months, as rhythms change—some to a more full schedule, others to times of vacation and slower rhythms, let’s continue to be a people of prayer and encouragement to one another. Please pray for The Gathering Church—for individuals and our faith community. For our children and youth who are out of school. Please pray for the Chandler Mowat community and for our global community. 

Let’s encourage one another through emails, texts, hospitality and words of encouragement.

On July 11^th, Catherine will enter a time of vacation followed by a three week mini-sabbatical for a time of reading, praying and visioning. During this time Catherine will not be responding to emails. Rocco is available for pastoral care and questions. 

We are invited to pray for Catherine during this time set apart to be encouraged by God’s love and wisdom.

Let Your Light Shine

We are invited to read this prayer outloud with palms open to receive. Read it slowly. Let your requests be made known to God.

As the sun rises, Lord, Let your light shine on me.

Destroy the darkness about me, Scatter the darkness before me, Disperse the darkness behind me, Dispel the darkness within me.

Let your light shine on me.

As the sun rises, Lord, Let your light shine on me.

The warmth of your Presence, The brightness of your love, The radiance of your joy, The shining of your hope.

Let your light shine on me.

As the sun rises, Lord, Let your light shine on me.

Your light to guide, Your light to lead, Your light to direct, Your light to brighten.

Let your light shine on me.

Long Weekends at The Gathering

This summer we will continue to offer rest for the many people who serve on Sunday mornings.  

Sunday August 31^st is our Jubilee Sunday. We offer this Sunday as a time of rest, reflection and anticipation of the new beginnings in September. We will not meet for morning worship.

The Gathering has reserved cabins and campsites at Hidden Acres Camp for a weekend of church camping, fellowship and worship the weekend of August 22 to 24.

In the past, this weekend has been a time of playing, enjoying creation, building up our relationships and worshipping God in the great outdoors.

To help us plan, would you please let Catherine (catherine@gatheringchurch.ca) know if you plan to attend. This can be a tentative plan. Having a general sense of numbers will help us with our reservation at HAC.  Please let Catherine know by May 12th.  

Once again this year, we will join as a faith community to offer new back-to-school clothing for the children of Chandler Mowat.  We’re grateful for Jenny-Lee’s leadership and commitment to leading us in blessing the children in this meaningful way.

This year we’ll pack and deliver the clothing on SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7^th.  Please save the date to join in this time of expressing God’s love to many.

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Gathering Summer Camp
August 22 to 24

Women's Retreat
September 26 to 28
HAC

Our Vision and Care team members serve the church through offering prayer, care and wise leadership around our vision.  The Vision and Care team members are:  Marlene Hoekstra, Frank Hoekstra, Gloria Lebold, Doris Maiolo, and Alisha Nafziger.

The Leadership Board brings prayerful leadership to our faith community, meeting monthly to ensure we fulfill our mission and vision and faithfully oversee the many areas of ministry of The Gathering.  The members of the Board are: Wazir Ally, Clare Lebold, Craig Nafziger and Chris Pot.

• E-transfer to donations@gatheringchurch.ca.
• Cheque or cash in the white donation box at CMCC.
• Online through the donation button on our church website. (Part of your donation will cover processing and admin fees.)
• Please contact Marlene Hoekstra if you would like to arrange an alternate way of giving (click here).

Click  here for the regular MCC (Mennonite Central Committee) Newsletter.

Please submit any bulletin announcements for next week to Ruth at office@gatheringchurch.ca by Thursday at noon.