Psalmist · Speaker · Pastor
Pushing you into purpose.
Worship, teaching and real community for anyone ready to grow. Join Pastor Lucinda "Lu" Smith at The Gathering Place in Nashville.
Sundays at 2 PM CST · 326 Arrington Street, Nashville, TN 37207
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Three ways to plug in this week
Gather with us
Sundays at 2 PM at The Gathering Place — worship, the Word and a family that makes room for you.
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Find Your People
Real people. Real conversations. Real growth.
At The Gathering Place we pull the chairs into a circle. Men, women, young people and families wrestle with the Word together, pray for one another and push each other into purpose.
Plan your first visitThis Month at TGP
Every Sunday has a purpose
1st Sunday · 2 PM
Hour of Power
Worship and teaching to start the month strong.
2nd Sunday
Community Fellowship
We fellowship with a partner church in the community.
3rd Sunday · 2 PM
Communion Sunday
We gather at the Lord's table together.
4th Sunday · 2 PM
Vision & Fellowship
Casting vision and sharing life as a family.
New Music
Everything I Need
The latest single from Lucinda Smith. Stream it, save it, and share it with someone who needs the reminder today.
Purpose Gear
Wear your purpose
Devotional Coming Soon
Stay connected with Pastor Lu
Get encouragement, event updates and first access to the 7-Day Purpose Devotional when it launches.
Book Lucinda
Bring worship & the Word to your event
Worship leading, preaching, conferences, women's events and workshops on faith and mental wellness, backed by a background in social work and education.
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