Contact & Location for The Gathering Church
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Service Times for The Gathering Church
Sunday 9:30 AM
Prayer Service
Sunday 10:00 AM
Service Begins
Sunday 10:30 AM
Teaching Service
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
What to wear
Wear whatever makes you comfortable!
What their website says
Wear whatever makes you comfortable!
Leadership
Karen Wolfenbarger
Senior Pastor
What their website says
Pastor Gene and Karen Wolfenbarger
Programs & Ministries at The Gathering Church
About The Gathering Church
The Gathering Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a contemporary church founded in 2000 and led by senior pastors Gene and Karen Wolfenbarger. The church describes itself as a house built on prayer, with Sunday mornings including a prayer service and a teaching service. Families can take part in GKids, which offers Sunday services for children from birth through 5th grade, and students connect through GStudents. The church also offers small groups and a Connect Class designed to help people grow in prayer.
First-Time Visitor Info for The Gathering Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Sunday mornings include a 9:30 AM Prayer Service followed by a 10:30 AM Teaching Service. The church’s worship style is contemporary, and prayer is a central part of its identity. Visitor Tips: GKids services are offered every Sunday at 10:30 AM for children birth-5th grade. Students can connect through GStudents, and adults interested in prayer growth can ask about the Connect Class.
Groups & programs
History & building
Founded in 2000
The Gathering was founded in 2000. The site says it was built on prayer and has been learning to seek Jesus since then.
What their website says
Founded in 2000
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
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