The Gathering Presents:
JoySpark
The Gathering is grounded in the idea that loving fellowship with people and God fosters joy, healing and freedom. We can individually and collectively spread this love into our lives and communities, enacting justice and reconciliation.
We are excited to launch the JoySpark Initiative which focuses on building meaningful community and sparking joy in people's lives. We believe bringing people together to build authentic relationships, eat, play, and encourage one another matters for the flourishing of our communities.
Join us, and let's spark some joy togehter!
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Rooted Community Cohort
Join the Rooted Community Cohort to deepen your relationship with God, self, and community. This cohort is designed for Black women to engage in a series of five mini-retreats with themes such as emotional health and spirituality; lament and hope, rest and silence, and delight and celebration.
It is an opportunity to slow down, nourish yourself, heal, and grow. Leave with new insights, grounded peace, meaningful connections, and an enriched faith life that connects mind, body, and spirit.
Winter 2027 Cohort Registration Coming Soon
Monthly Gatherings
Inspired by the lives and voices of Black women who have built inclusive and joy-filled spaces across generations, This monthly series centers Black women to practice delight and joy.
We invite people together to spark joy in the community in creative and playful ways!
First Saturdays of the Month
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About The Founder
Dr. Courtnye Lloyd is a pastor, educator, community-builder, and consultant with a heart for cultivating and strengthening communities for holistic formation, healing and social impact. She's been shaped by her experiences across African-American Baptist, Presbyterian, Vineyard, and non-denominational church communities.
Courtnye has worked across government, non-profit, and higher education sectors. She has experience in building and managing programs, devleloping partnerships, and leading formative education experiences. She works as a consultant with ministry and faith-based institutions to support their organizational development, strategy, program development and grant-writing. She also leads workshops around sabbath practices, holistic approaches to spiritual practice, and formation. Previously, she taught at Brandeis University and Boston College.
She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Applied Developmental Psychology and Education from Boston College, an M.A. in Divinity from Shaw University, an M.Ed. in Education Policy and Management from Harvard University, and a B.A. in Psychology from Duke University.
