One of the rich features of The Gathering is the presence of multiple house churches/simple churches distributed throughout our community.  The Gathering movement started as a collection of house churches seeking a deeper experience of God's presence and a greater impact on local communities. These house churches reflect our commitment to the value of community... that we encounter MORE of God’s goodness, power, and love TOGETHER. 

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If you are interested in visiting one of the house churches,  we would love to welcome you!  Since meeting places change often, please contact one of the church leaders below for information and directions for meeting time and location.​

 

Firestarters Community, Capitola, CA

• Description:  We are a multi-generational group that that meets in the Convergence building in Capitola. Our time together is passionately focused on the presence of God and features live worship music, teaching, and prayer. Currently meets on Sunday nights at 5pm. Address: 3775 Capitola Rd, Capitola, CA (at the Capitola Mall, next to Target)

• Contact: Pastor Keith Lindstrom at keith@santacruzgathering.org

 

Mt. Hermon House Church, Mt. Hermon, CA.  

• Description:  We are a house church community of friends and we would love to have you join us. We eat, pray, and interactively examine the scriptures each week. We encourage and build one other up to pursue our callings in the Lord.  Currently meets on Tuesday nights. For meeting location and other information please contact James Jurado below.

• Contact: James Jurado at jjurado@crossoversoundwaves.com

 

Soquel House Church, Soquel, CA

• Description:  We are a friendly group of older adults who love Jesus, love each other, and value community.  We eat, pray, worship, and do life together.  We love to have newcomers and encourage people to visit. Currently meets on Sunday mornings.

• Contact: Bev Peltzer at Bev@gatheringbythebay.org​

 

San Jose House Churches

• Description:  Multiple house churches with different age groups focused on Bible study, worship, prayer and community.  

• Contact Pastor Dave Gschwend at davegschwend@gmail.com.

 

Salinas and Monterey House Churches

• Description:  Multiple house churches with different age groups including Spanish language house church (Salinas).  Focussed on Bible study, worship, prayer and community.  

• Contact Pastor Dave Gschwend at davegschwend@gmail.com.

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