Our Sunday gatherings are good for some things, but lack the opportunity to develop deeper community and the kind of growth that happens in small groups.
The types of Small Groups we encourage and support:
- Life Groups typically meet in homes and gather weekly, bi-weekly or even monthly to converse through the application of a recent sermon, pray together, and share in life. These groups often meet for years at a time and will often add service projects, missions trips, and social events to their schedule.
- Study Groups typically meet around a specific learning goal (i.e. a specialized curriculum or study of the Bible) for a shorter season (i.e. six weeks, a semester or school year).
- Affinity Groups share a common interest or demographic (i.e. singles, young adults, men, disc golf enthusiasts) and the purpose for the group can range from spiritual growth to friendship, etc.
- Prayer Groups gather to pray so as not to be alone in our prayers, but also to share in a specific prayer focus (i.e. students and schools, someone going through difficult season, etc.).
- Triads are groups of three (men with men and women with women) where the purpose is to share confession, encouragement and prayer for the very personal and vulnerable things of life. They range in meeting frequency from weekly to monthly.
How do I join a group?
Even though we’re a year out from covid restrictions, their impact on small groups is still felt in our church. That being said, we are working towards renewing and increasing small group opportunities over the next year.
Most Small Groups start in September and January. Subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter here to stay in the loop when group registrations open. Typically, groups are listed here: https://pc.churchcenter.com/groups.
How do I start a Small Group?
If you’re interested in starting a Small Group, please contact Pastor Clint and set-up a meeting to discuss further. Call the church office (604-820-0718) or email him at clint@parksidechurch.ca
