Gatherings

 
 

Missional Communities

Missional Communities (MCs) are the primary weekly gatherings of Evergreen. They are an extended family of disciples and seekers sharing life together, supporting one another as everyday missionaries while seeking the Kingdom of God and extending Jesus’ love to their city. We currently have four MCs: Ann Arbor, Brighton, Ypsilanti - Arbor Meadows, and Ypsilanti - Gault Village!

  • Each MC starts with a potluck meal and time to catch up and talk. During the meal, everybody splits off into smaller groups to share stories of how they have seen God working in their lives and neighborhoods that week, and to pray for one another in response.

  • Following the meal, everybody reconvenes for a time of worship and teaching, discussion, book study, or whatever else the MC has decided to engage in. Each gathering is concluded with the eucharist (communion) and a benediction.

  • Children are welcome at all MCs! Their time is organized according to the needs and personalities at each MC, with parents and Evergreen staff working together to determine how best to minister to each group of kids.

Interested in a visit? We would love to have you!

 

Network Gatherings

All of the Evergreen MCs gather monthly on a 4th or 5th Sunday to share a meal, celebrate God’s work in our communities, and be equipped for mission through teaching, singing and prayer. This happens in one of two ways:

  • Grove Gatherings - 4-7pm: These gatherings are more casual and generally follow a similar format to our MCs. Held on the 4th Sunday of the month, Grove gatherings are for the different MCs to experience community all together and to learn about what’s going on in other cities.

  • All Community Gatherings (ACGs) - 4-7pm: These are our more formal church gatherings, and they take place on 5th Sundays (quarterly-ish). We meet at New Harvest Church for worship, prayer, teaching, and a potluck dinner.

If you would like to visit one of these gatherings, check the “Network Gathering” box as well as whichever MC you’re interested in when you fill out the Plan Your Visit form and we’ll let you know when the next one will be!