The Gathering

The Gathering A church of house churches based in Springfield, MA.

Before Boaz ever speaks a word in Ruth 2, he means hope. In a story shadowed by grief, loss, and vulnerability, he steps...
05/31/2026

Before Boaz ever speaks a word in Ruth 2, he means hope. In a story shadowed by grief, loss, and vulnerability, he steps onto the page as more than a respected man of wealth and influence in Bethlehem—he appears as the possibility that Naomi and Ruth are not forgotten. Boaz is their kinsman-redeemer, a title that may sound distant to modern ears, but to these two women it meant everything: protection, restoration, belonging, and the return of dignity. And that is what makes Boaz so compelling. He is not merely a good man in an ancient story; he is a breathtaking preview of the One far greater to come. Long before Jesus Christ walked the earth, Boaz foreshadowed the Redeemer who would restore dignity not just to two widows in Bethlehem, but to every person who comes to him.

LISTEN TO "The Liberator" ON SOUNDCLOUD NOW:
https://soundcloud.com/thegatheringma/the-liberator?si=f7b745d1a16b45ceb68357bd2df65e26&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

05/24/2026

One of the most basic human desires is to be seen. To be seen is to be valued. To be valued gives at least the possibility of being known.

As we turn to the second chapter of Ruth, we see a woman now in a foreign land, trying to make the best of a truly hard situation. But instead of manipulating outcomes, instead of trying to make things go her way, Ruth decides she will stay faithful to her promise to help Naomi and follow the God of the people of Bethlehem.

And "as it so happened", that's precisely where God revealed that he'd seen her from the start; her rescue was now in motion.

LISTEN TO "Seen" NOW ON SOUNDCLOUD:
https://soundcloud.com/thegatheringma/seen-ruth-2-5-24-26?si=2578876e7db5477fb932732a0683ae0f&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

05/22/2026

On some level, we all want to be seen. It's an innate and deep desire, because to be seen is to be valued. But for most people, they feel isolated, lonely, and unnoticed to some degree. How do we find belonging, then? How can we be seen?

This weekend, we return to the Book of Ruth in the Bible, a story that tells us that God sees us, clearly.

Join us at The Gathering this coming Sunday at 10am!

The Gathering
www.thegatheringma.org
Sundays // 10am
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy
965 Plumtree Road // Springfield, MA

One of the biggest mistakes we make when reading the Bible is stripping it from its context. When that happens, powerful...
05/17/2026

One of the biggest mistakes we make when reading the Bible is stripping it from its context. When that happens, powerful accounts can shrink into little more than familiar stories with tidy lessons. The Book of Ruth is often treated that way. But Ruth is far more than a warm story of loyalty and kindness—it is a gripping account of loss, providence, redemption, and the unmistakable heart of God at work in desperate circumstances. When we see the world Ruth was written in, the book does not just inform us—it comes alive. In this message, we will set the stage for one of Scripture’s most compelling narratives and discover why Ruth reveals God’s heart with stunning clarity.

LISTEN TO "Wherever You Go" ON SOUNDCLOUD NOW:
https://soundcloud.com/thegatheringma/wherever-you-go-ruth-1-5-17?si=5dfc72b6367749e49e1ea4b554591001&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Motherhood in our day has never demanded more—and moms are feeling it. They need more than our applause; they need stea...
05/11/2026

Motherhood in our day has never demanded more—and moms are feeling it.

They need more than our applause; they need steady support, real encouragement, and resilient love. But if we try to offer that while God is pushed to the margins, we’re building on sand. God must be the center of our lives—the source of our strength and the guide for each new day.

In this message, special guest Dean Trune invites us into the heart of God, drawing a powerful comparison between the way we should surround and support mothers and the way, as followers of Jesus, we’re called to strengthen one another.

LISTEN TO "Mothers & Jesus Disciples" NOW ON SOUNDCLOUD:
https://soundcloud.com/thegatheringma/mothers-jesus-disciples-dean?si=46057e39ee39451f870f343630faeea1&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

05/03/2026

We are surrounded by the language of self. Self‑worth. Self‑esteem. Self‑care. Self‑actualization. Never before have we spent so much time looking inward for answers. But while our culture tells us to find ourselves, God tells a deeper story—one where self‑understanding begins not with us, but with Him. Scripture reveals that we can never truly know who we are until we know who God is. In this message, we’ll turn to the words of King David to explore what it means to know God personally and to live in the freedom of being known by Him.

LISTEN TO "Known" ON SOUNDCLOUD NOW:
https://on.soundcloud.com/UP0sXKWosbl85rVTnT

05/02/2026

We live in the Age of the Self. Look at our words: self-care, self-actualization, self-discovery...we think a lot of time thinking of ourselves.

But God talks about the self a lot in his Scriptures. Ever wondered what he says?

Here's a BIGGIE: you can't know yourself without knowing God.

This weekend, let's face the question head on: who are you? Or more to the point, who does GOD say you are?

Join us this weekend at The Gathering!

10am Sundays // PVCA
965 Plumtree Road // Springfield, MA

www.thegatheringma.org

04/26/2026

Knowledge is a beautiful thing. It can open doors, sharpen judgment, and make you feel prepared for life. But there’s a kind of knowledge that doesn’t just inform your mind—it awakens your soul. Worldly knowledge is gathered through facts, research, and experience. But Biblical knowledge is different—because the Bible is no ordinary book. And if the source is extraordinary, then the knowledge it gives is extraordinary too.

That’s why Biblical knowledge isn’t gained the way regular, factual knowledge is gained. In this message, we won’t just learn what Biblical knowledge is—we’ll uncover the incredible process God uses to bring it to life within us.

LISTEN TO "Tethered" NOW ON SOUNDCLOUD:
https://soundcloud.com/thegatheringma/tethered-benchmarks-series-ii?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing&si=ea401e358a7d4f238995e799f85e4a9a

Unless you completely cut yourself off from the world, you’re shaping someone, and they’re shaping you. And that influen...
04/19/2026

Unless you completely cut yourself off from the world, you’re shaping someone, and they’re shaping you. And that influence is never neutral: it builds what’s good or feeds what isn’t. So the question isn’t if you influence—it’s how. How do we make sure the mark we leave is positive? How do we become the kind of example others want to follow? In this second message of Benchmarks II, we’ll find a sure path to an impact you’ll be grateful for, years from now.

LISTEN TO "Pacesetter" NOW ON SOUNDCLOUD:
https://soundcloud.com/thegatheringma/pacesetter-benchmarks-ii-2-4?si=00f11dc74bfa449a85e849ffd2e869a5&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

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