Seeing our friends at church on Sunday morning is great. But we may rush into worship with just a hug or a handshake before rushing out to attend to the plans of the day. Many of us are looking for a space for deeper connection. We’re looking for opportunities for learning, encouragement, support, and acceptance — safe spaces to grow with God and one another. Small groups can do this!
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
We began with small group host training in the fall of 2025. Our goal is to cultivate groups where we can dive deep into mature discipleship together, and know and care for one another with vulnerability, commitment, and openness. Both Leadership Training and Group Formation will be ongoing.
Our First Groups Launch in March 2026
Sign ups are open! We’re launching with three groups, and we’re ready to grow more as interest increases!
- Thursday at 10:00 AM (Zoom) — led by Julie Evonna
- Sunday at 5:30 PM (Library, by the Wiggle Room) — led by Tina Mihalek
- Thursday at 7:00 PM (Youth Room) — led by Becky Bendlak
Each host has been preparing with love and excitement to help foster new and deeper connections. For this first season, all groups will be centered around sermon-based discussion. If interest exceeds available groups, we’ll begin training new hosts right away. Everyone is welcome—and encouraged—to join!
What are small groups?
Small groups are authentic community, spaces where we can hold one another accountable, support one another and love one another. Small groups meet regularly to foster spiritual growth, accountability, and mutual support within our church community. These groups, rooted in John Wesley’s teachings, aim to help us grow in holiness, live out our faith, and participate in God’s mission. Pastor Heidi and Shannon explain more in this video:
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” – Hebrews 10:24-25
We will be training small group leaders begining October of 2025 and launching small groups at our church in January of 2026. Click the link below to get in touch with us and learn more.
Learn more about Small Groups
- Wesley’s Small Group Model for Today
- Every Day Disciples – Get Your Spirit in Shape Podcast
- The Class Meeting: Reclaiming a Forgotten (and Essential) Small Group Experience
- Creating and Maintaining Great Church Small Groups – A good (but dated) Podcast from 2017