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Small Group Opportunities — There is a Place for YOU!

Are you looking to meet new people, strengthen your faith and serve the community? If so, then Trinity’s Small Groups are for you. Small groups gather together for Christian fellowship through learning, serving and sharing. Whether you have been a life-long Trinity member or are looking for a community experience, Trinity Small Groups have something to meet your needs. For more information about any of these groups — or if you are interested in starting something new — please contact Rev. Amy Aspey. (488-0695 or aaspey@trinityumchurch.com)

Caring Card Ministry Group

The Caring Card Ministry Group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in Trinity's Room #001.   Each month we create cards that are sent to Trinity members and friends when there is a special need.  No artistic talents are required.  Just come and join us for a relaxing evening of fellowship as we reach out with care.

  Facilitator: Janet Goodwin
janetgoodwin@msn.com
or 529-0839

Couples' Study-New this Fall

This first time group at Trinity offers couples the chance to study together. The first series will be Momentum for Life where Rev. Michael Slaughter draws from his own experiences of failing health, marriage and faith to write about his idea to create momentum for life that keeps us moving toward what God created us to be.

Starting September 7th the group will meet every other Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 p.m. (September 7, 21, October 5, 19, November 2, 16). If needed, childcare can be provided by request. Each week will focus on a chapter of the book with a short DVD presentation, group discussion and small group breakout. Chapter titles include: Devotion to God, Readiness for Lifelong Learning, Investing in Key Relationships, Visioning for the Future, Eating and Exercise for Life, Thriving in Life, Influence, and Mission .

  Facilitator: Jenny Shrodes jshrodes@gmail.com or 487-0269

Dinner Clusters
Dinner Clusters are groups of 8-12 people that meet monthly for dinner and fellowship (October-June). Groups are comprised of singles, couples, families, and mixed ages. This is an opportunity for people of all ages to make new friends at Trinity. Sign-up at Trinity August 21-September 11 or contact Lisa Farber for an electronic form.

Contact: Lisa Farber farberfam@wowway.com or 488-4495.

Moms' Book Club - New this Fall
The Moms' Book Club is a new group that will be reading and discussing a book each month.  We will meet the third Thursday of each month at Trinity from 6:30-8:30 pm .  The first meeting will be held on October 27, 2011.  All moms and grandmas are welcome to attend.  We will read both devotional and popular books, reflecting on how our life as mothers calls us to learn and grow in Christ. If needed, childcare can be provided by request.

The Book List Includes: (October) The Help, Kathryn Stockett, (November) No More Christian Nice Girl: When Just Being Nice--Instead of Good--Hurts You, Your Family and Your Friends, Paul T. Coughlin (December) How to Raise an Emotionally Intelligent Child, John Gottman (January) Redeeming Love, Francine Rivers


Carrie Hays cellen78@aol.com
or 582-3679

Sharon Hershey sharonhershey@gmail.com

Prayer Group
The Prayer Group meets via email each week to hold in prayer church, community and global concerns. We also hold in confidence all requests that are submitted to the prayer chain.  The monthly meetings are currently on a prayerful "pause" but will resume at a later time. Watch for more info. If you have a prayer request please contact Linda.

Contact: Linda Robinson lrobinson005@columbus.rr.com

Prayers & Squares
Prayers & Squares meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 9:30 until noon or 12:30 in rooms 208-209. Come join us for fellowship and making prayer quilts for our congregation. You don't need to know how to quilt or even sew. We can use your helping hands. Meeting dates for the Fall are September 8 and 22, October 13 and 27, November 10 and December 8.


Facilitators: Kathy Koblentz UACollies@aol.com
or 486-4001

Lucille Anderson 225-1937




Tuesday Morning Men's Group
Meet head-on the challenges Christian men face daily.  Our focus is building relationships, supporting each other in prayer and studying the Bible and relevant spiritual topics. This Fall we will be studying working from our God-given strengths - a place of natural success. We meet every Tuesday in Trinity's Chapelside Parlor from 6:30-7:25 a.m. Join us! 

  Facilitators: Jim Rehl jamesrehl@yahoo.com
or 361-0836
Geoff Arthur GARTHUR1@columbus.rr.com or 374-3831

 

Wee Moms --Back this Fall!
Wee Moms provides an opportunity for mothers with children (birth through Pre-Kindergarten) to grow through fellowship, prayer, and sharing stories with one another in a supportive and casual environment. This group also has topical discussions related to being a Christian mom, participates in service, and enjoys special social gatherings. Wee Moms meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 9:30-11 AM in Fellowship Parlor. Childcare is available in the nursery at no charge. (Infants are welcome to come with mom.) This group meets during the school year: September through the end of May. **note: September dates will be the 9th and 23rd.

  Facilitator:
Carrie Stieg carriestieg@gmail.com
or 563-8502

  Facilitator:
Morgan Metcalf metcalf.145@gmail.com
or 507-0921

Women’s Bible Study
After a summer break, the group resumes on Monday, September 26th and will meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month from 9:15-10:45 a.m. in Trinity's Chapelside Parlor. The Fall study is Rev. Adam Hamilton's, Confronting the Controversies, which helps us learn how to think through complex moral issues. It teaches how the Christian faith relates to critical issues in our contemporary society and includes a video and group discussion. All women of the church are invited to attend. If needed, childcare can be provided by reqest.

 

Facilitator:
Barbara Childs childshome@wowway.com
or 560-6823
  Facilitator:
Ann Stearns castearns@wowway.com
or 538-1761

Young Professionals' Group: Dinner & Scripture

Every Thursday evening from 7:00-9:00 p.m. , this group gathers for dinner, spiritual discussion and prayer.   We also enjoy group social events and service opportunities. The group is made-up of people who feel young, work in some profession, or are professional students. If you feel like this group might fill a need in your life, please join us any time. Meeting locations rotate quarterly. Please contact Lisa Parker for this month's meeting details.

 
Facilitator: Lisa Parker lilpark730@yahoo.com
(Group Communicator - contact for group info)
  Facilitator:
Jed Johnson johnson.2114@osu.edu or 937.631.3596



 




 

 
 
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