The Gathering Community was birthed out of the need for an outlet, a community, and, in a sense, a home. As we all know, church choirs are not as common today. Many churches have downsized to worship teams, and many congregations have only a handful of vocalists on those teams. More importantly, the choir culture within historically Gospel music-driven churches has become increasingly rare.

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As I began reflecting on the people around me—their desire to sing in this kind of community again, their hunger to be challenged in these ways—I began to feel a burden. A burden that I believe God was calling me to help fill. To create this outlet here in Tacoma, WA.

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Like many people, I pushed the idea aside for a while. But God used my wife to remind me of who I am, what I have to offer our community musically and spiritually, and, more importantly, the family I have standing behind me. So, we're bringing back our roots and creating an opportunity for our children to learn the way we learned.​