Esther explores the story of the woman with the issue of blood to help us understand that Jesus did not merely heal her through her act of touching the hem of his garment, but he also restored her very publically after years of social and spiritual isolation. Esther then helps us discern how this will help us understand our mission in the world today.
Gather Team
Song of the Week – 16th May
Common Hymnal – Psalm 23
Song of the Week
In keeping with our current teaching theme – Living Hope – here is a a great anthemn of hope roooted in the work of Christ.
Welcome
We so welcome to join us 10am any Sunday at the Bridgemere Community Centre, 100 Bridgemere Road Eastbourne BN22 8TY or at 11.30am for coffee or tea at our Gather Café (also at Bridgemere Community Centre)
There’s a parking area beside the Bridgemere Centre or local buses on the No 5 route run passed the centre.
Small Groups
Meet every Tuesday or Wednesday at 7.30pm in various homes or via Zoom. Contact us for more details.
If you would like to know more about The Gather Collective email [email protected] or text 07838388128 or follow us on Facebook , Instagram or Twitter
Latest News
Bible Teaching
- The Imperfect Apostle
- The Calling of Peter – September 28th, 2025
- Walking on the Water – November 2nd 2025
- The Mountains and the Valleys – October 19th 2025
- Even Peter – Forgiveness and Second Chances – October 26th 2025
- Pentecost and the Gospel – Imperfect Apostle – 12th October 2025
- Peter and The Inconvenient Holy Spirit – Imperfect Apostle – 9 November 2025
- The Missionary Journeys of Peter – Imperfect Apostle – November 16th 2025
Benefit from the Pioneer Leadership Conference
Four of our team travelled to the the annual Pioneer leadership conference which took place in Manchester in early March. 4 keynote talks and 7 workshops are now available via Youtube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhcdeFmcNPwJZUnkBKt2pIlnG_tZF-emr
They are all good but we especially recommend Andy Hawthorne, Rachel Gardner, Roger Sutton, Trevor Hutton and Ness Wilson.
Prayer and Praise – with special guests Tom and Suzie Brock
Tom and Suzie have encouraged and taught people from several Eastbourne churches over the years. They regularly advise local churches and national movements. This night of prayer and praise will also include input from them.
It takes place at 7.30pm at Community Wise, Ocklynge Road, Eastbourne BN21 1PY.
Join Gather Collective at the COP26 March and Rally
As most of you will know we are taking part in the COP26 march and rally in Eastbourne on Saturday. Here is some information for those who plan to attend.
The March
This assembles at 12.00 midday in the area around Bankers Corner, on Terminus Road. There will be stewards on hand to help the march form up. We will have TearFund COP26 banners to carry. The march ends at the Wish Tower slopes.
The Rally
This will take place on the Wish Tower slopes and will begin at 2.00pm. We are involved behind the scenes with this. It will probably last for an hour or so. We have a stand promoting the Gather Community Garden.
Praying for Lauren Wilson
This is from Pioneer UK.
Dear Pioneer Friends,
We promised to let you know how people can sign up to be part of 24/7 prayer for Lauren Wilson.
We have created a web page with more information here: https://pioneer.org.uk/prayforlauren
Thanks again for standing with us for a miracle.
With love from the Pioneer UK Core Team
Delights of The Garden Art Show to be Hosted by Gather Community Garden
Gather Community Garden, an expression of the Gather Collective, an Eastbourne community church, is hosting an art exhibition around the themes of ‘edible’ and ‘the natural enviroment.’ The Delights of the Garden exhibit has been curated by Tempo Arts and Compass Community Arts with input from Amberstone Artists and Blackberry Buzzard. The works will be spread throughout the 7 plot allotment, which is open 6 mornings a week and includes a quiet garden around the theme of Psalm 23.
The 9 day event will launch on Friday 10th of September at 6pm with special guests including MP Caroline Ansell and Deputy Mayor Helen Burton. Refreshments are included.
The exhibition can be viewed from 11am – 4pm on the following days
Friday 10th – Sunday 12th
Friday 17th – Sunday 19th
Friday 24th – Sunday 26th
The Gather Community Garden is part of the Churchdale Allotments, which can be found on the footpath between Churchdale Road and Hammonds Drive. (The path is famous for its chickens – which are part of the Gather Community Garden. Google Maps will take you to the exact place if you search for Gather Community Garden.)
Entrance is Free