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BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF WHAT IT MEANS TO BE THE CHURCH

God created us to live in relationship with Him and with others. Small groups create space for us to care for others and to be cared for. They launch us into learning and growth – all in the context of community. It’s part of our design!

What We Believe: The Apostles' Creed
Spring 2024 Small Group Series

Starting February 18, for the seven weeks leading up to Easter, Ward will be walking through What We Believe, using the Apostles’ Creed as our guide.

Since the first centuries of the Church, this creed has been used by mature Christians to review their faith, by new Christians to confirm their faith, and by many looking for an outline to help talk through Christianity with non-Christians. Wherever you are in your faith journey, this series will be a great opportunity to dig deeper into the core truths of what the Bible really teaches.

This will be a church-wide study, ideal both for individual devotional study and for small groups. There will be a Ward-produced workbook to accompany the sermon series (available starting February 4), along with weekly videos from our teaching team. If you’re interested in gathering people to go through this study, come talk with our Small Groups Director, Sarah de Jong, at the Kiosk on February 4. She'll have more details on the series and on hosting a group through Ward, and group hosts can pick up a free copy of the workbook then. If you’re not yet connected to a small group and would like to join one for this series, reach out to Sarah at sarah.dejong@ward.church, or come to the Kiosk on February 11 to learn more about our currently available groups.

Small Group Host Briefings & Connection Events

New to hosting a small group?

We will be offering brief orientation sessions on select Sunday mornings (upcoming dates will be listed below as they are scheduled). If you’ve been considering hosting a group yourself, we encourage you to attend one of these briefings. If you know someone who would make a great host, send them this way, too! At these briefings, we will cover the fundamentals of leading a group, distribute the series workbook to hosts, and get new hosts connected in-person with an experienced leader who will serve as a sounding board and encouragement for this six-week series.

Are you looking to join a small group this spring?

Are you a small group host looking for new members? Our Connection Events are a great opportunity for you to find those connections! Upcoming dates will be posted below as they are scheduled.

FIND YOUR GROUP

So how do I join a small group?

We host two Small Group Fairs each year (fall and early spring) where you can physically meet hosts with groups openings before a new curriculum is launched. However, you can join a small group anytime throughout the year! Our Director of Small Groups, Sarah de Jong, would be happy to help find a good fit after learning more about your availability and preferences. Complete the form at the bottom of this page to learn more.

HOSTING A SMALL GROUP

Being a group host isn’t about being perfect, it’s about serving others by making space for these connections. We’ll give you the tools you need to start a successful small group. You can start a group around existing friendships, you can open your home to individuals at Ward looking for a group – or a little bit of both! Contact Director of Small Groups, Sarah at sarah.dejong@ward.church with questions or fill out the “Hosting a Small Group” opportunity at the bottom of this webpage to get started.

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