The Gathering, Colorado Springs church, Leah Ramirez, Chris Berglund, cup of suffering, cup of Christ’s sufferings, union with Christ, ministering to the Lord, beholding Jesus, contemplative prayer, Sabbath Altars, prophetic teaching, Jeremiah, Job, suffering and glory, Christian community, spiritual formation, presence of God
At The Gathering in Colorado Springs, we’re not building outward through ambition—we’re letting Jesus build inward through love, surrender, and union. This message unpacks the four “Beholds” of John 19 and invites us to become a people formed by Christ alone. Discover the story behind Company 318 and how God is knitting together a family rooted in revelation, humility, and communion.

In this week’s message at The Gathering, Susan Berglund calls us to become a resting place for Christ. Through scripture and story, she invites us to cultivate an inner life marked by love, union, and the indwelling presence of God. Whether you’re searching for a church in Colorado Springs or longing for deeper connection, this word will stir your soul.

So many of us have heard a version of the gospel that centers on distance and striving. But what if the gospel is actually a love story—one that begins in the Trinity and ends at a Table? In this reflection, Leah Ramirez unpacks the radical truth of face-to-face union with God and what it means to live from communion instead of performance.