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How the Tiers Work
This page exists to offer clarity, not persuasion.
It’s here for those moments when you find yourself wondering: “If I step into this, what will it ask of me?”
Nothing on this page is a requirement.
You’re welcome to read it slowly, or not at all.
Before We Talk About Tiers
The Table is not a ladder to climb.
Many women arrive here already full — full of responsibility, grief, faith questions, caregiving, work, or simply the long work of being human. Capacity changes. Seasons shift. What feels possible one month may not be possible the next.
You do not need more to carry in order to belong.
Each tier exists to support different seasons of capacity, not different levels of faith, commitment, or spiritual maturity. None are a “step up” from another. Each is a complete and honorable way of being here.
What we mean about belonging
Belonging at The Table is not measured by:
How often you attend
How much you share
How visible you are
How consistent your participation looks
Belonging here is protected by honesty.
You are allowed to be quiet.
You are allowed to come and go gently.
You are allowed to choose what fits your life right now.
Quiet does not damage relationship here. Absence does not require explanation.
The Arrival Seat
A complete place of belonging for tender or full seasons.
The Arrival Seat is for women who want to be near a steady, gentle rhythm without pressure to participate more than they are able.
What this tier asks of you
Nothing beyond your consent to be here.
There is no expectation to attend live gatherings, post, comment, or respond. You are not expected to keep up.
If you are quiet
Nothing is lost.
No one is waiting for you to explain yourself.
No one is disappointed in you.
Quiet seasons are fully welcome here.
What this space offers
A shared rhythm of presence — reflections and practices you can receive at your own pace, reminding you that you are not alone, even when life is heavy or words are few.
Many women remain in Arrival for a long time. Some never move beyond it. This is not a problem to solve. For many, choosing Arrival is a wise and faithful response to life as it is.
The Gathering Place
A shared rhythm of community for seasons with a bit more space.
The Gathering Place is for women who desire connection and shared life alongside others, without pressure to perform or participate consistently.
What this tier asks of you
An openness to participate when it feels nourishing — not regularly, not perfectly, and not at the cost of your capacity.
There is no expectation of attendance or visibility.
If you are quiet
You remain part of the community.
Stepping back for a season does not undo belonging.
What this space offers
A sense of shared rhythm — more gatherings, conversations, and practices that help faith take shape gently in real life, with others who understand this season.
This tier is not about showing up more.
It’s about having a place to show up when you can.
The Hearth of Becoming
A deeper, more intentional rhythm for those who feel ready for it.
The Hearth is for women who sense a readiness — not urgency — to engage more deeply with formation and companionship in a smaller, steadier way.
What this tier asks of you
A desire for ongoing engagement over time, shaped by your real life. This space assumes a bit more capacity, but not intensity, perfection, or constant availability.
If you are quiet
Quiet is still human here.
You are not failing if you need to pause, rest, or recalibrate.
What this space offers
More sustained formation — practices, reflection, and companionship designed to support deeper listening and becoming, held with care and trust.
About Moving Between Tiers
There is no progression you are meant to follow.
You are free to:
Stay where you are
Move when your season changes
Move back if life becomes fuller again
Moving to a smaller rhythm is not a step backward.
It is often an act of wisdom — and sometimes an act of faith.
If You’re Still Unsure
You don’t have to decide right now.
If choosing the smallest step feels wisest, that is enough.
If staying exactly where you are feels right, that is enough too.
Choosing less does not mean you are less faithful.
Often, it means you are listening more honestly.
At The Table, enough is already enough.
I hope to see you there soon.