diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
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--- a/README.rst
+++ b/README.rst
@@ -83,8 +83,7 @@ Conduct <https://github.com/adafruit/circuitpython/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.m
 Contributors who follow the `Code of
 Conduct <https://github.com/adafruit/circuitpython/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md>`__
 are welcome to submit pull requests and they will be promptly reviewed
-by project admins. Please join the `Gitter
-chat <https://gitter.im/adafruit/circuitpython>`__ or
+by project admins. Please join the
 `Discord <https://discord.gg/nBQh6qu>`__ too.
 
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