Our story

The best is yet to come.

“God has been so faithful, and we believe He’s just getting started.”

from our 5th anniversary, June 2026

A big group photo of The Godly Gathering community
TGG fam
Michael and Alexis Thai smiling together in a park
Michael & Alexis Thai

Hi, we’re Michael & Alexis.

We lead The Godly Gathering, a faith-driven community rooted in a God-given vision. It is for believers who want real community, and for people who are not sure what they believe yet.

Nobody has to clean up first. Bring your questions, your family, and something comfortable to sit on.

Our mission

The mission is to create a safe place outside the four walls of a church for Believers and Not Yet Believers to come into community through faith, food, and fellowship.

Our vision

The vision is to travel city to city, state to state, country to country for all to commune with one another and unite the body of Christ.

Along the way

A few moments we keep coming back to.

  1. June 2021

    The first gathering.

    The Godly Gathering began in June of 2021, a God-given vision to bring His people together one gathering at a time.

  2. August 21, 2021

    The Godly Gathering 7.

    “God blessed us with a great location, with great weather, and with His great presence.” And, like always: “We begin with prayer.”

  3. March 1, 2026

    Tommy’s baptism.

    “We had the honor and privilege to baptize our brother, Tommy, who publicly declared his walk with Jesus!”

    Matthew 5:14-16 · 2 Corinthians 5:17

  4. May 2026 · Dana Point

    Back in the water.

    “He still led us into the water to remind us how we first felt when we gave our lives to Him. Oh, THE JOY!”

    Romans 10:9

  5. June 2026 · Tustin

    Five years.

    “Thank you to everyone who has prayed, supported, and joined us throughout these 5 incredible years.”

    Genesis 12:1-2 · Matthew 4:18-20 · Luke 5:27-28

  6. July 2026 · Downey

    A new city.

    Our first gathering in the city of Downey, and a message on Peter walking on the water: “The farther you get from the boat, the closer you get to Jesus.”

    Matthew 14:13-33

  7. August 15, 2026 · Brea

    Phones away.

    “Our phones were put away, we were present, and we lost track of time.” This is the one and only photo from that day.

    The group under The Godly Gathering canopy in Brea
  8. Next

    Riverside, then Long Beach.

    And after that, wherever God leads. City to city, state to state, country to country.

TGG’s foundational scripture

Acts 2:42-47

The fellowship of the believers

The group sharing a meal around a long table

breaking bread, TGG style

  1. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
  2. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.
  3. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.
  4. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people.
  5. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

Acts 2:42-47

Come see for yourself.

Bring a chair, bring a friend, bring your questions.

Next gathering

Sat, Oct 17 · Riverside, CA

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