SMALL GROUPS
Spiritual growth happens not only in
worship services, but around tables,
in living rooms and through shared lives.

Rhythms of Life Together

☩ Rooted in Place ⌄

God has placed each of us in particular neighborhoods, workplaces, schools, and communities for a reason. Rather than organizing our groups solely around demographics or interests, many of our groups are geographically based so that relationships formed within the church can overflow naturally into love for our neighbors.

Our hope is that small groups help people become more deeply rooted in both the life of the church and the life of their neighborhood.

☩ Shared Rhythms ⌄

While every group has its own personality, our small groups follow a shared annual rhythm that helps create clarity and balance.

Catechesis: In the fall, our groups focus on learning. This season is centered on teaching, discussion, and theological formation as we deepen our understanding of Scripture and the Christian faith.

Contemplation: During Advent and Lent, groups shift toward practices that help us slow down and attend more deeply to God through prayer, spiritual disciplines, reflection, and shared practices of formation.

Connection: During Eastertide and parts of summer, groups focus more intentionally on friendship, hospitality, celebration, service, and shared mission.

These rhythms are not rigid categories—every group prays, learns, and shares life throughout the year. But this structure helps our communities grow in an intentional and balanced way.

☩ What Happens in a Small Group? ⌄

A typical gathering may include:

Sharing a meal
Prayer
Bible study or discussion
Practical care for one another
Serving neighbors together
Celebrating milestones and carrying burdens together

Some meetings are deeply reflective. Others are simple and joyful. Over time, these ordinary rhythms form meaningful Christian community.