Welcome to Assembly Bethesda — a Christ-first, Bible-believing online ministry that boldly declares one core, life-changing truth: God loves you exactly as you are.

Hi I am, Hain Fogarty, a Gen X – Goth and ordained evangelist who in the past walked the Left hand path himself, this is a digital refuge for the overlooked and outcast. Especially for Goths, introverts, the weary, the “too different,” the “too broken,” and anyone ever told they’re too dark for God’s grace.

No pretense. No judgment. No exclusion.

Here, we meet you right in your subcultural shadows or personal midnight, unpacking Scripture’s raw, uncomfortable, and deeply resonant truths. Velvet darkness pierced by divine light. Catacombs echoing with hope. The unchanging Gospel shining into places others overlook.

You’re not too far gone.

You’re exactly who God is reaching for.

Come as you are. Explore the blog, devotionals, studies, music, and more. All are welcome here.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28

This site carries a distinctive Gothic-Christian vibe: welcoming yet atmospheric, shadowed yet hopeful, with imagery and language that echo catacombs, midnight revelations, and velvet darkness pierced by divine light. Tagline vibes include:

“Where the weary find rest, and the outcasts find home.”
Echoing Jesus’ invitation: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

Content includes:

Blog teachings that dive into biblical “gothic” corners, like apocalyptic visions, the problem of evil, spiritual warfare, ancient mysteries (e.g., Book of Enoch), divine deliverance in Judges, or even why horror movies can actually affirm faith.
A shop with Christian Goth-friendly items: modest dark fashion ideas, devotionals, apparel, mugs (like “Connect With God – The Password is Prayer”), and resources blending alternative style with modest, faith-centered living.
Links to the Assembly Bethesda On-Air podcast (on Spotify, YouTube, etc.), exploring Scripture’s darker passages, catacomb symbolism, Obadiah’s pride warnings, and more, with a voice that’s honest, piercing, and compassionate.

In short: Assembly Bethesda is an online sanctuary where Bible truth meets Gothic sensibility, no fluff, no exclusion, just the unchanging Gospel shining into places many churches overlook. A space proving you’re not too far gone, you’re exactly who God is reaching for. All are welcome here.

God Bless You All. Thank You For Visiting

Assembly Bethesda: Where the weary find rest, and the outcasts find home.