ST. LOUIS, MO — The Gathering Church invites the St. Louis community to celebrate Christmas through multiple services across three locations and special family events throughout December. The church will host early services beginning December 18, Christmas Eve services on December 24, and Kids Christmas celebrations on December 19-20.
"The angels at Christmas declared that Jesus' birth would bring us peace," said Rev. Matt Miofsky, Lead Pastor of The Gathering. "In a divided world, with complicated families and stressful schedules, we still need that gift. Throughout the Christmas season, we're exploring how Jesus can help bring peace to all aspects of our lives."
Christmas Eve Services
The Gathering will host Christmas Eve services on Wednesday, December 24, at all three locations. Early services will also be offered at the McCausland site on December 18, 22, and 23 at 7:00 PM.
Webster Campus: 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM
McCausland Campus: 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Clayton Campus: 4:30 PM, 7:00 PM, 11:00 PM
Kids ministry is available for infants through age 5 at all early and Christmas Eve services except the 11:00 PM service. Services will also be livestreamed at 4:00 PM and available on-demand after 5:00 PM at youtube.com/gathering_now.
Kids Christmas Celebration
The Gathering is hosting special Kids Christmas events featuring worship, activities, and family fun:
• Friday, December 19: 6:00-7:30 PM
• Saturday, December 20: 3:00-4:30 PM (with Sensory-Friendly Activity Time, 2:00-3:00 PM)
Families are invited to wear their favorite Christmas pajamas and enjoy live worship, an interactive telling of the Christmas story, cookie decorating, hot chocolate, a Christmas movie, and a petting zoo with manger animals.
Christmas Eve Offering for Mozambique
For more than thirteen years, The Gathering has given away 100% of its Christmas Eve offering to serve the people of Mozambique. This year, the church is raising $350,000 to build a Mother and Infant Health Center that will serve hundreds of surrounding villages. The facility will provide essential prenatal care, safe birthing environments, and medical treatment that many women currently lack access to.
About The Gathering Church
Founded in 2006 by Rev. Matt Miofsky, The Gathering is a thriving multi-site United Methodist congregation with three locations across the St. Louis area: McCausland, Webster, and Clayton. The church welcomes over 1,600 people in worship each weekend and was recently named one of the fastest-growing large United Methodist churches in the country.
Rev. Matt Miofsky is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, where he earned a B.A. in mathematics, and Emory University's Candler School of Theology. He is an author of several books including; "The Methodist Book of Daily Prayer," "Let Go: Leaning Into the Future Without Fear," and "Eight Virtues of Rapidly Growing Churches." Pastor Matt is passionate about church planting, connecting with new generations, and multi-site ministry.
The Gathering is committed to seeing St. Louis transformed one person at a time through inclusive ministry, authentic worship, and meaningful community. The church offers a mix of contemporary music with traditional service structure, creating a welcoming environment for people at all stages of their faith journey.
Regular Sunday worship services are held at McCausland (9:00 AM and 10:30 AM), Webster (9:30 AM and 11:00 AM), and Clayton (10:00 AM).
