This Sunday evening at 7:00pm, Mossley Methodist opens its doors for the return of our monthly community viewing of The Chosen. We’re picking up from Season 4, Episode 7, continuing our journey with the disciples as their stories unfold alongside the life of Christ.

But why gather to watch what we could easily stream at home? Because some experiences are richer when shared.

The Magic of Collective Storytelling

The Chosen creator Dallas Jenkins understands this deeply. “We feel like if people can binge watch and have watch parties all over the world for shows like Game of Thrones and Stranger Things, there’s no reason not to binge watch a show about Jesus,” he noted in a recent interview. Jenkins has consistently emphasized how the show brings people together, watching “religious walls that come down” as communities gather around these ancient yet timeless stories.

When we watch alone, we experience the narrative through our own lens. But when we watch together, something beautiful happens—we see through multiple perspectives simultaneously. That moment when Mary Magdalene encounters grace hits differently when you hear someone’s sharp intake of breath beside you. Peter’s struggles with doubt resonate more powerfully when shared in community silence.

Beyond the Screen

Our monthly gatherings are opportunities for connection that extends far beyond the closing credits. As the episode ends and we share thoughts over tea and biscuits, conversations naturally flow from the disciples’ experiences to our own. Questions emerge that might never occur in isolation: “How would I have responded?” “What does this teach us about community?” “Where do I see this playing out in our own lives today?”
These discussions create space for both profound insights and gentle laughter, for wrestling with faith questions and reflecting on possible new perspectives. Sometimes the most meaningful moments happen not during the show itself, but in the quiet conversations afterward—when someone shares how a particular scene spoke to their current situation, or when we discover unexpected connections between first-century struggles and twenty-first-century life.

An Invitation to Deeper Community

Our monthly gatherings welcome everyone—longtime church members and newcomers, seasoned believers and curious seekers, those well-versed in scripture and those encountering these stories fresh.
The beauty lies not just in the shared viewing, but in the shared humanity that emerges as we engage with these deeply human portrayals of the disciples. We see ourselves in Thomas’s skepticism, in Matthew’s longing for belonging, in Mary’s journey from darkness to light.

Join Us This Sunday

Mark your calendars for the last Sunday of each month at 7:00pm. Come as you are—whether you’ve been following the series from the beginning or joining us for the first time. We’ll provide the setting, the tea, and the warm welcome. You bring your curiosity, your questions, and your willingness to see these ancient stories through fresh eyes alongside your neighbours.

Because some stories are simply better experienced together.

Next viewing:
Sunday evening at 7:00pm, Mossley Methodist.
Season 4, Episode 7 onwards. All welcome.

Support The Chosen

If you’d like to support the continuation of The Chosen series, donations can be made through the Come and See Foundation, a 501(c)(3) established to grow the show’s reach and impact globally.

Ways to Support:

• Come and See Foundation: www.comeandseefoundation.org/donate
• The Chosen App: Download at new.thechosen.tv/app for “Pay it Forward” donations
• Official Donation Page: www.thechosen.tv/en-us/gift/donate

© 2025 Mossley Methodist Church. This blog post contains references to “The Chosen” television series. “The Chosen” is a trademark and copyrighted property of The Chosen, LLC. Quotes from Dallas Jenkins and information about the series are used for informational and promotional purposes under fair use guidelines. No copyright infringement is intended.
For more information about “The Chosen” series, visit www.thechosen.tv