The Porter's Gate

The Porter's Gate is a sacred ecumenical arts collective founded in 2017 by Isaac and Megan Wardell. Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, the collective was established with a mission to serve as a "porter" for the Christian Church by welcoming guests and creating worship music. The group consists of a diverse network of musicians, songwriters, scholars, and pastors from various worship traditions and cultural backgrounds. The collective focuses on creating music that addresses themes such as justice, lament, mental health, and community. Their catalog includes songs like "Daughters of Zion" featuring Casey J and Josh Garrels, "Establish the Work of Our Hands" featuring Aaron Keyes and Urban Doxology, and "Wood and Nails" featuring Audrey Assad and Josh Garrels. Other notable recordings include "Let Us Be Known" featuring Diana Gameros, "He Is Among Us" featuring Zach Bolen, "Nothing To Fear" featuring Audrey Assad, "We Labor Unto Glory" featuring Liz Vice, Josh Garrels, and Madison Cunningham, and "The Greatest Commandment" featuring Paul Zach.