For more than a century, local churches across Florida have come together every fifth Sunday to give hope a home. This tradition began in 1906, when Methodist congregations collected Fifth Sunday offerings that led to the founding of what is now Residing Hope—a ministry that continues to transform lives through Residential Care, Foster Care, Independent… Read More »5th Sunday Giving for Residing Hope | November 30, 2025

As we near the end of the year, we want to pause and say thank you. Your generosity has helped The Gathering Place love our neighbors, serve families, and share the hope of Jesus in real and practical ways. If you’ve been blessed by this ministry or if God has placed it on your heart… Read More »End of Year Giving

Help us share God’s redeeming love with students from Howell L. Watkins Middle School who are currently experiencing temporary homelessness. The students and their families shared a few Christmas needs and wishes, and we have the opportunity to bless them this season. You are NOT expected to purchase everything on a student’s list. Feel free… Read More »Wishes for Watkins | December 14, 2025

Join us for a special afternoon of Christmas caroling as we bring joy, music, and the love of Christ to the residents of a local assisted living facility during their Ice Cream Social. For many elderly adults living in assisted living homes, the holidays can be a lonely season. Some have outlived close family members,… Read More »Christmas Caroling at Brookdale Assisted Living | December 14, 2025

Join us for our 2nd Annual Children’s Christmas Play, featuring the children of The Gathering Place as they bring the classic Nativity story to life. This heartwarming worship experience is open to all—friends, family, and community are encouraged to attend and share in the joy of Christmas. When: Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM… Read More »Children’s Christmas Play | December 21, 2025

Join us this Christmas Eve as The Gathering Place worships with Oceanview United Methodist Church for their beautifully hosted Christmas Eve service. We’re excited to come together as one faith community to celebrate the joy, hope, and light of Christ’s birth. This is a wonderful opportunity to gather in worship, experience the beauty of Oceanview’s… Read More »Celebrate Christmas Eve With Oceanview UMC

The Gathering Place will not hold an in-person worship service on Sunday, December 28. We’re intentionally creating space for a Sabbath pause after the busyness of the season. Instead, we warmly invite you to join us online and receive a special Christmas message from Bishop Tom Berlin. His message offers encouragement and hope for the… Read More »No Worship Service at Temple Beth David