Gathering Hosts

Each gathering is hosted by an MC (or two).

Our missional communities take turns hosting our gatherings because it is an important part of our community. It is definitely work, but it is an honor that we get to serve each other in this way.

Host the gathering like an MC night at your home.

  1. Prepare the space for guests.
  2. Welcome and connect with guests.
  3. Reset the space for whoever uses in next.

Gathering Host Schedule

Updated: Oct 21, 2024
MCs Contact 1 2 3 4 5
Rochester North Charlotte Douglass Mar 10 May 26 Aug 11 Oct 27
Royal Oak & Milford Tim Crisan Jan 14 Mar 24 Jun 9 Aug 25 Nov 10
Rochester South/Troy Dan Cure Jan 28 Apr 14 Jun 23 Sep 8 Nov 24
Abundant Mercy Josh Speyers Feb 11 Apr 28 Jul 14 Oct 13 Dec 8
West Wayne County Dave Pop Feb 25 May 12 Jul 28 Sep 22 Dec 22

Gathering Host Roles

Updated: Oct 30, 2024
Before The Gathering
1 Adult or more
  1. Pickup between 9:15 – 9:30 am
  2. At Bruegger’s Bagels (7 minute drive from The Hub)
    • 201 S Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067 – Google Map
  3. The bagels are already ordered and paid for. They just need to be picked up.
  4. There is no need to get in line. Instead, hover near the register area where all the pickup orders are waiting, and indicate that you are picking up the “Soma Detroit order”.
1 Adult or more
  1. Arrive by 9:20 am
  2. Complete the setup checklist. View in your preferred format.
    • Google Doc – Tap Here
    • Physical Clipboard – Located in the Custodial Closet
  3. Report low supplies & provide feedback – Tap Here
1 Adult
  1. Arrive by 9:10 am. The process takes about 40 minutes and should be ready by 9:50 am.
  2. Complete the coffee brewing process. View in your preferred format.
    • Google Doc – Tap Here
    • Physical Clipboard – Located in the Kitchen
  3. Report low supplies & provide feedback – Tap Here
1 Adult
  1. Arrive: 9:45 am
  2. Watch for visitors and new faces
    • Make people feel noticed and welcome.
    • Point people to coffee and bagels.
    • Initiate conversations
      • Ask if they have a connection to anyone at Soma
      • Introduce adults to an elder or MC leader
  3. Assist with getting kids checked in
During The Gathering
1 Adult or Teen
  1. Arrive: 9:45 am
  2. Verify operation of slides on TV
  3. Consult with worship leader about any special requirements
  4. Advance slides during the gathering
    • If there is a video you may need to play it
  5. Equipping – display equipping slide
  6. Communion – display communion slide
  7. Prayer/Clean up/Pickup Children – display final slide
1 Certified Female + 2 Adult or Teen = 3 Total
  1. Arrive by 9:40 am
  2. Confirm your teammates
    • 1 Certified Adult Female
    • 1 Certified Adult or Teen
    • If there is more than 10 in a class, an additional helper is required
  3. Review the lesson
    • Find in the classroom
  4. Parents will bring children to the classroom
    • ~9:55 am
    • If diaper change is required, please ask parents to change the diaper
1 Certified Adult + 2 Adult or Teen = 3 Total
  1. Arrive by 9:30 am
  2. Confirm your teammates
    • 1 Certified Adult
    • 1 Adult or Teen
    • If there is more than 10 in a class, an additional helper is required
  3. Review the lesson
    • Find in the classroom
  4. Gather children after worship
    • Walk them to the classroom
After The Gathering
2+ Adults
  1. Complete the reset checklist. View in your preferred format.
    • Physical Clipboard – Located in the Custodial Closet
    • Google Doc – Tap Here
  2. Report low supplies & provide feedback – Tap Here

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