Our Building

 

The Gathering Place - Where Community Connects

In 2023, we voted to name our church campus “The Gathering Place.” The idea was to think creatively about how to use our building and grounds, as it stayed empty for most of the week outside of Sundays. Since then, we have expanded to disaster relief work on our campus and opening it up to community groups.

Our Mission for The Gathering Place is to open doors and offer the High Country a space that nurtures community connection and advances social justice. We strive to create an inclusive, accessible, and empowering environment where individuals and groups come together to learn, share, organize, and inspire collective action toward a more just and equitable world. Our intent for this campus is to provide a community space to host events where there isn’t a focus on profit. The Gathering Place offers a low cost option for families, groups, and nonprofits who need a safe space to gather.

Our Kitchen & Gathering Spaces

The interior of the High Country United Church of Christ kitchen outside of Boone, NC

Kitchen

This space includes a refrigerator with freezer, two ovens with ranges, and plenty of utensils, bowls, and serving ware.

The Tom Moore Pavilion with picnic tables outside High Country United Church of Christ

Tom Moore Pavilion

We gather under the pavilion for our anniversary celebrations and outdoor worship. The four tables that sit under it are flexible to be moved across the grounds for events.

An exterior photo of the patio and lawn at High Country United Church of Christ

Our Lawn and Rock Wall

The rock wall serves as part of our memorial garden, and the lawn creates flexible gathering space.

A patio of pavers and a lawn make up the Memorial Garden at High Country United Church of Christ

Memorial Garden

Our memorial garden started as a project years ago and is still a work in progress. This space offers quiet reflection throughout the week.

Interested in using our space?

If you would like to use or space for community gatherings, meetings, or special events, please fill out our request form.

If you have additional questions, contact us at pastor@highcountryucc.org.