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Why Small Groups? Our Mission as a church is to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, to teach, baptize and to disciple unto maturity in Christ. We believe that small groups can provide the best context for true discipleship to happen because Small groups relationally connect people in such a way that encourages them to be growing spiritually. Spiritual growth takes place best in the context of intentional relationships with other believers, in circles more than rows
While the key purpose for Small groups is Discipleship, a Secondary purpose of our small groups at Emmanuel is Physical and Spiritual Care. We believe that small groups can also provide the best context for people to be cared for and to care for others in and by the body of Christ.
FInally, small groups provide a place for all believers to Serve the body of Christ with their talents, and Spiritual gifting.
When & Where do Small Groups Meet? Our Small groups meet every week, in different homes throughout the County or at our Church Building, on various days and nights during the week. They cover various topics, have various ages represented, but all have the same format. A typical small group meeting lasts about 2 hours, and consists of Bible study, discussion, prayer, and usually food. we will do our best to place you in a group on a day or weeknight that works for you and/or that is in close geographic proximity to where you live.
How Do I Join a small Group? We can work to find a small group that is right for you! We do recommend that you start by checking out our Small Groups Covenant here so you know the expectations of group members. Check out the list below of the Small Groups that we have and see if perhaps there is one that might be a good fit for you and/or fill out the form and someone will get back to you. Please note that some groups are "open" which means available to new members, and some are "closed" which means that they are in full or not taking in new members at this time.
Current Small Groups:
Location: Picton Leader: Shawn Hippern Date/Time: Tuesday's 6:30-9pm Status: Closed
Location: Picton Leader: Ken Conley Date/Time: Wednesday's 6:30-9pm Status: Open *Men only
Location: Bloomfield Leader: Virginia Emory Date/Time: Wednesday's 6:30-9pm Status: Closed *Women only
Location: Milford Leader: Colleen & Andrew Burkinshaw Date/Time: TBD Status: Closed
Location: Emmanuel Leader: Mark & Dewey Larratt-Smith Date/Time: Thursday's 7:00-9pm Status: Temporarily Not Meeting
Location: Bloomfield Leader: Suzzanne White Date/Time: Thursday's 6:30-9pm Status: Closed *Women only
Location: Demorestville Leader: Maureen Conley Date/Time: Friday 9:30am 11:30am Status: Currently Not Meeting *Women Only
Location: Wellington Leader: Bonnie Thompson Date/Time: Thursday's 7:00-9pm Status: Closed *Women Only
Location: Picton Leader: Dan Dayton Date/Time: Thursday's 6:30-8:30am Status: Closed *Men Only
Location: Wellington Leader: Kim Parks Date/Time: Tuesdays 7:00-9pm Status: Closed *Women Only
Location: Belleville Leader: Myron & Jane Lasko Date/Time: Tuesday's 7-9pm Status: Open
Location: Picton Leader: Donna Rodgers Date/Time: Mondays 7pm Status: Open
Current Bible Studies:
Location: Emmanuel Leader: Lloyd Crowe Date/Time: Sunday's 9:30-10:30am Status: Open
Location: Emmanuel Leader: Pastor Peter Date/Time: Wednesdays 1:30-3:00pm Status: Open
Location: Online via Zoom Leader: Pastor Shawn Date/Time: Saturdays 7:00-9:00am Status: Open
Current Ministry Groups:
First Time Mom's Location: Emmanuel Leader: Sarah Armstrong Date/Time: Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am. Starting in January, click here.
Next Stage Mom's Location: Emmanuel Leader: Sarah Armstrong Date/Time: Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am. Starting in January, click here.
First Time Mom's Location: Emmanuel Leader: Sarah Armstrong Date/Time: Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am. Starting in January, click here.
Celebrate Recovery Location: Emmanuel Leader: Bob Burkinshaw Date/Time: Tuesday's 9:30-7:00-8:30pm. For more information, click here.
Fusion (Grades 6-8) Location: Emmanuel Leader: Tania Morris Date/Time: Thursday's 7:00-9:00pm. For more information, click here.
Surge (Grades 9-12) Location: Emmanuel Leader: Dan Dayton Date/Time: Thursday's 7:00-9:00pm. For more information, click here.