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University Congregational United Church of Christ
4515 16th Ave. N.E
Seattle, WA 98105-4201

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»Small Groups give us a way to connect with each other

Have you been attending services at University Congregational United Church of Christ, but thinking you’d like to find a way to get to know people better? Joining one of our small groups might be just the way.  A small group is simply a gathering of 4 - 15 people who meet together regularly for fellowship, mutual support, and spiritual growth.

Making close friendships can be hard to do on Sunday mornings. In order to build friendships, we need opportunities to gather with smaller groups of people. Small groups offer the opportunity to form meaningful, warm relationships with other Christians. They offer ways for us to support each other, pray for each other, deepen our faith, and hear how God is calling us to serve the larger world we belong to.

Small groups help to transform our church into a place where each of us can know that we truly belong, where we can meet God face to face.

What kinds of small groups will I find here?

University Congregational United Church of Christ offers several types of small groups.

 

Home-based groups
These groups meet regularly in the homes of group members and usually involve shared food, fellowship, and often a guided discussion about faith and life. Some groups, such as Firesides, meet together for many years. Some Firesides have been meeting for more than 30 years!

 

Other groups, such as Lenten Study Groups, meet for shorter periods. Sometimes groups that start off meeting for a short period find the experience so rewarding that they continue to meet.

 

Bible study/Christian education groups

These groups sometimes meet at the church and sometimes they meet in people’s homes. Some Christian study groups become home-based groups because the participants enjoy being together so much.

 

Special interest groups
Many other groups form because of a shared interest. There are book groups, support groups, service-oriented groups, hobby groups and many more that might pique your interest.

 

Mom's group

All moms are welcome to join a small group for conversation about family, faith, spirituality and motherhood. Call the church office at 206-542-2322 for more information.

 

Dad's group

Dads discuss balancing faith, fatherhood, and everything else. Call the church office at 206-524-2322 for more information.

 

Boards
These groups constitute the lay leadership of the church, and do much of our administrative, planning, education and spiritual work. Each board specializes in a particular area such as building maintenance, Christian education or social action. Boards make decisions about where to spend the church’s funds and what kinds of programs to develop.

 

One of the things that sets these small groups apart from similar groups or clubs outside the church is their spiritual component. Even groups whose main focus may be a business or maintenance function still include aspects of mutual support, faith deepening, and some service outside the group.

 

University Congregational United Church of Christ is a very active church, so if you are interested in doing something with others, there is most likely a group for you. And if there isn’t already a group, you can start one!

 

The Small Groups Taskforce

We think that small groups are so important that we formed a small group (!) just to promote and support them in our church. We are eager to help you connect with a small group that’s right for you. We can also help you start a new one.

 

I want to join a small group! Where do I start?

First, think about what kind of small group experience you want. Do you want to develop lifelong friends? Do you want to study the Bible in a group environment to take your spiritual growth to a higher level? Or, do you just want to find some congenial folks who enjoy hiking or another activity?

 

Next, think about what level of time commitment you’re comfortable with.

 

Finally, call the church office or e-mail us at Small Groups. You’ll be put in touch with a member of our Small Groups Taskforce who will help you join a group. It’s easy!

 

I want to start a small group!  Now what do I do?

If you are interested in starting a new group, contact a minister at the church (206) 524-2322) or send an e-mail to the Small Groups Taskforce. We have resources to share with you on how to start and maintain a small group. We can help you get started and put you in touch with others who may be interested in joining you.

 


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