Small Groups

Small groups...The key to connecting at St. David's

We must not quit meeting together, as some are doing. No, we need to keep on encouraging each other.
This becomes more important as you see the Day getting closer. ~ Hebrews 10:25 (ERV)

Lenten Challenge - Get Connected!

One thing this pandemic has taught us is the power and importance of community and connection. This Lenten season, we are challenging every member of St. David’s to strengthen your connection to God and to one another through participation in a small group. We offer many kinds of small groups at St. David’s. Our shepherd groups meet weekly to study scripture, share their highs and lows, and pray. We have three on-going groups which are currently accepting new members; plus, we are offering three new ‘taste and see’ groups during Lent. Hesitant to commit long-term to a group? Try a group for five weeks and see how God is at work in your life and others as well. Shepherd groups, ongoing and Lenten taste and see groups, are listed below. Looking for a way to get to know folks at St. David’s? Take a step to connect. Make the time to feed your soul. Find the group that is meant for you, and experience the blessing of connection and community. Questions? Contact Rev. Mary Kay, Maureen Carey or email the office. Our ongoing groups are open to newcomers so choose the group that works for you.

Taste and See small groups are as follows:
Sundays 6pm
Mondays 10am or 2pm depending on group schedules Wednesdays 7pm

Ongoing groups:
Tuesdays at 7 women’s group
Tuesdays at 7
Fridays at 10am

What are Small Groups?

A key building block of faith for many at St. David’s is participation in a small group. Small Groups offer a regular opportunity to share faith together in an environment of mutual support and nurture friendships of substance. All teams are led by parishioners who volunteer their time and talent to welcome others and guide sharing of selves, prayer, and discussions of how to live our faith in this complex world.

Can you tell me how they work?

Small groups meet weekly or bi-weekly. They are made up of women only, men only, mixed, families, etc. Many groups follow a reflection guide (see links below) provided by the church that begins with a moment of silence followed by: a prayer, sharing of a personal high and low for the past week, discussion of a real life issue informed by faith, a Gospel reading, a discussion of its meaning and how it relates to everyday life and then
closing in prayer.

Why are Small Groups for me?

Our groups encourage and support friendships, a deep reflection on our faith and what it means to live as followers of Christ.
Deep bonds form when you share your life with a small group week by week. Many groups have been meeting for years and continue to welcome new members with open arms.

All of us in small groups invite you to join this rich and meaningful ministry. to learn more about what Small groups are for you, or how to form a new Small Group, please email smallgroups@sdlife.org.

Look, Book, Took

Some of our groups follow the format of “Look, Book, Took”. Each week a study guide is posted here that looks more closely at the scripture from the past Sunday and discusses how the passage impacts our daily lives.