Rest With God: uGather Invitation

 Religion, spiritual health, worship service

With the semester being a little over a month now, it seems as if everything is filling our plates, and various issues are pulling our thoughts in every direction. It may be that we missed that one class, and suddenly we need to catch up on so much material, or we feel like we’re constantly playing catch-up with our assignments. It may be other commitments like clubs, sports, or jobs. It may even be personal issues such as our relationships, finances, or the deep need to discover who we truly are. Whatever it is, our minds may be constantly filled with what we need to do and what’s next on our to-do list, so we often forget to just rest and make time for God.

It is important to dedicate some time to God, not just on an individual basis, but also as a community. Jesus calls us in Matthew to lay our burdens down at His feet and to trust Him with our cares. It may seem scary at first to trust God’s plan, especially if it doesn’t make sense at first, but know that God’s plan is ultimately for good and He will be with you every step of the way. Getting to spend time with God and getting to know His character will not only benefit you spiritually, but also mentally and physically.

We are also meant to worship as a community. Worshipping as a community not only strengthens our own relationship with God, but it also introduces us to like-minded people who can help us on our spiritual walk. The Bible mentions how people can help support one another, especially during their spiritual walks. God recognizes that life will be easier if we have a good support system to share it with. 

Union Adventist University also recognizes the importance of dedicating time to God and worshipping as a community, which is why Union requires undergraduate students to attend a certain number of worship services every semester. This requirement could be fulfilled with various worship services throughout the week with different groups, but one I really like is uGather.

uGather is Union’s chapel service, and it occurs every Thursday from 10:35 to 11:15 am. It is a great opportunity to stop in the middle of the week, dedicate time to God, and grow your faith in a more casual environment. Additionally to that, it’s a great chance to grow a community with like-minded people. If you’re seeking a worship service that allows you to worship God during the week, uGather may help you with that need.

By: Stephania Campoverde