Small Groups provide a unique opportunity to share faith and life with one another. Our experience with Small Groups over the last decade (and more) has shown us that real-life change best happens in the company of others where life-on-life support is naturally and spontaneously experienced. If you’re already involved in weekly worship, engaging in a Small Group is your next best step to a deeper connection with others in the church and continued growth in your relationship with God. Our Small Groups take place at various locations on and off-campus during the week. Most groups are multigenerational and the variety of group formats provides opportunities to learn and grow in different ways. We look forward to helping you find the right group, so submit your information through the form below and we’ll be in touch!
Small Groups: Session 2 2021
Meet online OR in-person starting Sunday, June 6 and ending Saturday, July 31.
8 weeks – 4 topics – individual study and group discussion
This summer, we will journey together! All small groups will follow the same pattern and access the same resources. Groups will be organized by availability and whether they meet online or in person.
Week 1 of each topic is reserved for self-study using a wide variety of resources from Scripture, articles, podcasts, books and videos. Each participant can choose which resources they want to study in each topic. Week 2 of each topic is a guided small group discussion around the topic.
Topic #1: Midrash (or as author Rob Bell describes it “turning the gem”) – Weeks 1 & 2
We’ll leverage the Jewish practice of midrash as a way to explore Biblical text and stories, finding new meaning and application for our lives in today’s world.
Topic #2: Jesus was a refugee – Weeks 3 & 4
During these 2 weeks we’ll explore the migration experience of the ancient Israelite’s, Jesus and today’s refugees, learning the why, when, who and how of migration in our time. We’ll explore opportunities for us to come alongside those who choose to leave their homes and find themselves in unfamiliar territory.
Topic #3: Faith after Doubt – Weeks 5 & 6
Is doubt an essential part of a growing, vibrant faith journey? How can we use our natural tendency to doubt as a way to grow in our faith and practice? During these 2 weeks, we’ll explore ways of looking at doubt and how these seasons can change the trajectory of our faith journey and our relationship with God.
Topic #4: Social Witness – Weeks 7 & 8
Is the church – and are individuals – called to bring hope and healing in our society? If so, how and in what circumstances? If not, what should we do when we see harm and inequity in our communities? These 2 weeks will provide an opportunity to explore our place as allies and advocates in our communities, living and spreading the Gospel message.
I’d like to join a Small Group
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Bridget Meckley
Director of Formation & Mission
Bridget has been a parishioner at FHPC for over 35 years. While retirement from a long business consulting career offered many opportunities to explore new paths, she has brought her vocation to FHPC’s adult faith formation ministries and local, regional, and international mission partnerships. In her spare time, Bridget loves to travel, cook, and connect with friends. She also volunteers regularly through her Rotary club at a yearly business camp for high school juniors and a county-wide speech contest.
Email: bridget.meckley@fhpc.org