Many churches struggle with the same frustrating pattern: vibrant conversations after Sunday service dissolve into silence by Monday. Group texts get chaotic, email newsletters go unread, and social media feeds bury ministry updates under ads and algorithms. Gatherly was built to solve this — a communication platform designed specifically for church communities that puts prayer, fellowship, and Scripture at the center.^1
At its core, Gatherly organizes church life into Fellowship Circles — dedicated spaces for ministry teams, small groups, life stages, and more. Each circle supports real-time messaging, file sharing, and coordination, keeping everyone connected throughout the week. The Prayer Wall lets members share requests and celebrate answered prayers together, while Daily Scripture provides a shared moment of spiritual encouragement. For churches already using Planning Center, Gatherly offers direct integration to sync member data and streamline onboarding.^2
What sets Gatherly apart is its intentional approach: no ads, no algorithms, no distractions from fellowship. The about page frames the vision around Acts 2:42-47 — the kind of authentic, spirit-filled community the early church experienced — and every feature is built to serve that purpose.^3 Currently in Early Access with personal onboarding for each church, Gatherly offers flat monthly pricing for unlimited members and invites founding churches to directly shape the product's development.^1
Notable- Launched October 2025 with active development through December 2025, including 10+ feature updates^4
- Planning Center integration for importing members and syncing church data^2
- Supports multiple server membership — users can belong to more than one church community^4
- Features include drag-and-drop file sharing, online status indicators, and email OTP authentication^4
- Currently invite-only Early Access with personal onboarding for each church^1
