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Sanctuaries are Missiongathering’s spiritual formation groups.

At Missiongathering, we believe that intentional community is vital to our growth as people and as Christ-followers. Sanctuaries are our small groups that meet on a weekly basis to allow for intentional community, relationships, and growth to take place. We have a group for people like you! Check out the groups and contact the Sanctuary leader to be a part of that Sanctuary. It takes time to build community, so give it a shot!

If you have any other questions, email sanctuaries@missiongathering.com
or call the church office – 619.624.9335 x307.


*Some Sanctuaries my require a referance/reading book.

Monday

• Women's Connection & Conversation

    • Who: Women age 35+
    • When: 7:00pm on the 2nd & 4th Mondays
    • Where: Home of Vanessa Quartuccio – La Mesa
    • What: This Sanctuary is a relaxed atmosphere that allows MG women to get to know each other better as we talk about our faith journeys and the ups and downs of life.
    • Leader: Vanessa Quartuccio
    • Contact: Vanessa@missiongathering.com

Tuesday

• Married Or Not*

    • Who: Young Couples
    • When: 7:00pm
    • Where: Home of Becky & Chuckie Girmann
    • What: Enjoy eating and drinking with other couples while sharing experiences and encouraging one another in an environment where couples (married or not) can grow spiritually and benefit from friendship with other couples in the same phase of life.
    • Leader: Becky & Chuckie Girmann
    • Contact: becky.girmann@gmail.com

• Sanctuary T3

    • Who: Open Age & Gender
    • When: 7:00pm
    • Where: Home of Emily Rinker (North Park/Hillcrest)
    • What: Join other folks from Missiongathering in a deeper discussion of the sermon from Sunday and share thoughts about faith, life, & community. Enjoy homemade treats from Emily’s kitchen too!
    • Leader: Emily Rinker
    • Contact: missemilyjoy@hotmail.com

Wednesday

• Un-filtered*

    • Who: Open Age & Gender
    • When: 7:00pm
    • Where: Filter Coffee House – 30th & Polk (North Park)
    • What: “Always be prepared to give an answer…for the reason for the hope that you have”.
      Un-filtered is a sanctuary designed for those looking for an open-minded forum to give, receive and understand opinions on the human search for truth in God and what it means to have a faith in Christ. While the group will be generally focused upon what faith in Christ really means and how it relates to us as individual “believers”, we will readily seek to incorporate literature and scripture from diverse sources including orthodox and unorthodox Christian, secular, scholarly, and other world religions. Topics will include the historical development of religion and Christianity in particular, the relationship between science, psychology and faith/scripture, the possibility of syncretism with other religions, and the general nature of mankind’s relationship with God.
    • Leader: Tom Pisanic
    • Contact: tpisanic@gmail.com

• Common Ground*

    • Who: Gay Men
    • When: 8:00pm
    • Where: Home of Travis Wininger (Linda Vista)
    • What: This Sanctuary is a place for gay men to share and experience community as we explore what it means to be people of faith and followers of Jesus. While homosexuality is the common ground for the group, it will not be the sole focus of discussion. It will be a mix of discussion and book club with readings, conversation, and laughter.
    • Leader: Travis Wininger
    • Contact: travis.wininger@gmail.com
      Note: If Wednesday doesn’t work with your schedule, there are still a few spots open in the gay men’s group on Thursday night. Email alex@missiongathering.com for more information.

Thursday

• Sanctuary T2

    • Who: Open Age & Gender
    • When: 7:00pm
    • Where: Missiongathering Offices – North Park
    • What: “The spiritual life is first of all a life. It is not merely something to be known and studied, it is to be lived." -Thomas Merton This sanctuary seeks to be a mutually supportive place to respond and reflect on the weekly message and vision of our community. We will have a focus on exploring and integrating transformative spiritual practices such as prayer, meditation, simplicity, compassion, rest, contemplative scripture reading, celebration, etc. in an open, accessible, and grace-centered environment.
    • Leader: Kristi Bonkowski
    • Contact: kbonkowski@yahoo.com

• Sanctuary T4

    • Who: Lesbian Women
    • When: 7:00pm
    • Where: Home of Debra Sandgren (North Park)
    • What: This is a sanctuary where lesbian women can meet and connect in community to discuss the challenges of life, find healing, and be encouraged. While homosexuality is the common ground for the group, it will not be the sole focus of discussion. We will share with one another and explore what it means to be women of faith.
    • Leader: Debra Sandgren
    • Contact: debrasandgren@yahoo.com


Friday

• Middle School

    • Who: Middle School Students – 6th-8th Grade
    • When: 6:30-8:00pm on the 1st & 3rd Fridays
    • Where: Home of Pastor Rich McCullen (Normal Heights)
    • What: Come hang out, have food, play games, and talk about faith and life with other middle school students. It will be a great time to connect with other students your age and talk about how to survive this crazy time and how God wants to be involved in the midst of it!
    • Leader: Curtis Piatt
    • Contact: curtispiatt@gmail.com