Table Gathering
“…they devoted themselves to the apostles teaching, to the community, to sharing meals together and to prayer.”
-Acts 2:42
What Could Christian Community Be?
Technology has profoundly transformed the world over the past two decades, revolutionizing how humanity accesses and interacts with information. Gone are the days when we were tethered to specific locations and schedules for learning and entertainment. Instead, we now live in an era of "on-demand" culture, where video streaming, online courses, and podcasting offer unprecedented flexibility and convenience.
For Christians, the traditional structure of faith community, centered around meeting in a physical building at a set time to hear a designated speaker, has remained largely unchanged for centuries. However, the advent of on-demand living challenges the necessity of adhering to this conventional model. Do we still need to gather in the same manner and for the same purpose as we have for generations?
We believe not.
The Questions
Should we forego receiving instruction?
Absolutely not.
We firmly believe in the value of community and instruction.
In fact, we're so convinced of its importance that we propose separating teaching from our communal gatherings to emphasize the essence of relationships.
I know, it might sound unconventional, but hear me out.
For those seeking answers, the ones grappling with real, profound questions, do you feel welcomed in your faith community?
At Table Gathering, we've come to recognize that, in many ways, the church has fallen short in serving these individuals (and truth be told, we count ourselves among them). There must be something more authentic, more liberating for the souls bearing the divine image.
For Christians, how many members of your church community do you truly invest in building relationships with?
What about engaging in conversations about faith with individuals beyond your church walls?
How often do you share meals, exchange thoughts over a meal, engage in deep discussions about faith, life, and uncertainties?
How frequently do you experience genuine community?
Podcasts
Team teaching, story telling and Faith exploration through the medium of PODCASTING, SERVING and SHARED FELLOWSHIP
