Starting 2026 Strong: A Year-End Update

Dear Gathering Church Family,

As we look back on this past year, we are filled with gratitude for all that God has done in our faith community. Your presence, prayers, and investment in our many areas of ministry have made 2025 a year of growing in our faith as disciples of Jesus, serving and caring for one another, and being the hands and feet of Jesus to the community we are called to serve.  

We acknowledge the generosity given through financial donations and in the investment of your time and prayers.

As we prepare to step into the new year, we want to communicate with you on where we stand with our 2025 budget. Currently, we are facing a budget deficit of -$29,764.00 to meet our financial goals for the year.

Our hope is to close this gap by December 31st so that we can enter 2026 on a firm foundation, ready to fund our ministries and outreach programs fully, and the work God has called us to do.

If you have not yet had the opportunity to submit your final tithes or would like to give a special year-end gift, you can do so in the following ways:

• E-transfer to donations@gatheringchurch.ca
• Cheque or cash in the white donation box at CMCC. Note: Must be postmarked by December 31st
• 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)

Thank you for your incredible faithfulness and for being such a vital part of this church family. We are excited to see what the coming year holds as we continue to grow in our faith and serve together.