This past Sunday, at the Gathering, we considered what makes Christmas unique among all the holidays and featured the most beautiful, brilliant, and talented children, singing some Christmas classics for us. The band also performed songs by Lauren Daigle, Sara Bareilles, and others... but the kiddos stole the show!
Light of Advent
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And also one of the busiest with parties, shopping, traveling, and more. This past Sunday, at the Gathering, we looked at what it could mean to intentionally slow down this Christmas season, and how this can impact every aspect of our lives.
The band performed songs by David Ramirez, City and Colour, Lauren Daigle, and more.
Grace and Gratitude
What is gratitude for? That may be a question you have never thought about, but would it surprise you to know that gratitude is not just about gratitude? Understood from the perspective of God's Grace, gratitude is for something... exactly what is what we wondered about together this past Sunday morning at Storyline's Gathering.
The band performed songs by Sia, Ingrid Michaelson, Elevation and more.
Growing in Grace, Pt. 9: Self-Control
This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we wrapped up our series, Growing in Grace, by wondering about our role in growing. The band performed songs by Bruce Springsteen, Pink, Teddy Swims, and Leanna Crawford.
Growing in Grace, Pt. 8: Gentleness
Modern culture often feels loud, harsh, and quick to judge, leaving us feeling overlooked or unheard. This past Sunday, at Storyline’s Gathering, we considered how God invites us to carry truth with kindness, stand strong without forcing our way, and create space for connection and understanding.
The band performed songs by Labi Siffre, Adele, Joe Pug, and Elyssa Figueroa.
Growing in Grace, Pt. 6: Goodness
This past Sunday, at the Gathering, the exploration of the fruits of the Spirit continued, with a focus on how GOODNESS can flourish even in challenging times.
The band performed songs by Kacey Musgraves, David Crowder, The Dixie Chicks, and more.
Growing in Grace, Pt. 5: Kindness
Much has been made lately about how abrasive, divisive, and just mean modern life has become – and this is hard to deny. Yet, Jesus is not only inviting us into another way of living, but it is a way that actually changes our experience of the world as it changes us.
This past Sunday, we wondered together about how kindness can make life and our lives better.
The band performed songs by Celine Dion, The Who, Ryan Adams, and The Civil Wars.
Growing in Grace, Pt. 7: Faithfulness
Loyalty. Consistency. Constancy. Stability. Reliability. Determination. Commitment. Persistence. These are just a few ways to describe the opportunity God is inviting us to live out in the Fruit of the Spirit, which we considered together, last Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering.
The band performed songs by Savage Garden, Jason Isbell, Bebo Norman, and Gungor.
Story Sunday
This past Sunday at Storyline's Gathering, we celebrated some of the many stories of God's grace unfolding within our community.
Next Sunday, October 26, Mike Gathright will continue our series Growing in Grace.
Growing in Grace, Pt. 4: Patience
We rarely have to wait for anything anymore. Everything is fast, easy, and convenient; ours at the touch of a button. And how is that working out for us?
This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, a way of living was considered that not only slows us down but that the Bible teaches can lead us into a richer experience of life.
The band performed songs — all from the 80s—by Huey Lewis and The News, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Cyndi Lauper, and Foreigner.
Growing in Grace, Pt. 3: Peace
If there is one thing lacking in the world today, it is peace. Jesus came to earth as the Prince of Peace, offering peace, and yet it seems to be in short supply.
This past Storyline's Gathering, people wondered together about the need for peace, why it is missing, and how we might be able to find it.
The band performed songs by The Eagles, Tears for Fears, Rich Mullins, and Ken Yates.
Growing in Grace, Pt. 2: Joy
This past Sunday at Storyline's Gathering, the series on Growing in Grace continued by considering the opportunity to seize joy in life.
The band performed songs by Sheryl Crow, Chris Stapleton, Radiohead, and more.
Songwriter Sunday
At this past week's Gathering for Songwriter Sunday, original music written and performed by Storyliners was featured.
Stories and songs by Michael Koch, Daniel Dietrich, Morgan Ingle, and more explored how music connects us and how it matters in the life of faith and beyond.
Growing in Grace, Pt. 1: Love
This past Sunday, at The Gathering, we continued the series "Growing in Grace".
The band performed songs by Florence and the Machine, Marvin Gaye, Dan Deitrich, and more.
Growing in Grace, The Prequel
This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, the new series for the fall, "Growing in Grace," was kicked off. Over the next few months, we will reflect on the Grace of God and not only how it changes us, but why.
The band performed songs by Billie Eilish, Alex Warren, The Killers, and more.