We are not meant to do life alone…
“The fellowship of the church is part of God’s good news to mankind. It imparts to the gospel one of its most thrilling notes – that when Christ saves a person, He not only saves them from their sin, He saves them from their solitude.” ~ Frank Colquhoun
Developing meaningful relationships in a big church can be challenging. It is within smaller groups that we nurture deeper connections with one another. Our Life Groups are usually 8-12 people who meet together regularly with the purpose of studying the Bible, caring for one another, serving together and reaching our community for Christ. We believe healthy Life Group communities can change our world for Christ, one life at a time!
Due to Covid protocols we are adjusting the way we meet, but we are meeting nonetheless either virtually or in person, with the appropriate precautions in place! If you are interested in joining a Life Group, please look through our current groups below. They can be filtered by location. Fill out the registration form for the group(s) you are interested in and we will be happy to connect you with a group leader!
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ALPHA!
Status: In-person/Zoom
When: Tuesdays 7:00-8:30, Fall, 2021. Starting Tuesday, October 5th!
Where: On Zoom
Facilitators: Greg and Tracey Steffens
Description: ALPHA is designed to engage people from all walks of life and inspire conversation in a safe open environment of discussion. It explores the big issues of life and faith and unpacks the basics of Christianity. Bring a friend and grow in your confidence in talking about Jesus with your friends, family and neighbours
Men’s Bible Study – Colossians
Begins Wednesday September 15, 2021 7:00-8:15 pm.
Study the Book of Colossians with other men and go deep into the context and verses. We will use the Warren Wiersbe Study Guide.
Registration: https://emmanuelbarrie.breezechms.com/form/94b210223330912384289147
Tuesday A.M. Women’s Bible Study – Jesus and Women: In the First Century and Now
Status: Full
Who: Women, any age, any stage of life
When: Tuesday am, 9:30-11:00. Fall, 2021. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021
Where: Emmanuel Chapel
Facilitator: Jo Buck
Description:
As we discover the Bible through the lens of a Middle Eastern culture, we will explore how Jesus generously restores dignity and honour to women in the first century and now. Join us as Kristi McLelland helps us gain deeper insight into the biblical world and acquire a fresh perspective on familiar Bible stories!
Wednesday Evening, Women’s Bible Study – Jesus and Women: In the First Century and Now
Status:Full
Who: Women, any age, any stage of life
When: Wednesday pm, 6:45-8:15. Fall, 2021. Starting Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021
Where: Emmanuel Chapel
Facilitator: Tracey Steffens
Description:
As we discover the Bible through the lens of a Middle Eastern culture, we will explore how Jesus generously restores dignity and honour to women in the first century and now. Join us as Kristi McLelland helps us gain deeper insight into the biblical world and acquire a fresh perspective on familiar Bible stories!
Prime Time Couples Group
Status: Full
Prime Time Couples Group
Who: Couples with or without kids!
When: Sunday evenings 7-9pm, weekly
Where: On Zoom
Facilitator: Adam and Jessica VanLoenen
Description: We call ourselves Prime Time as we are a group of couples in the stage of raising kids ranging from a young age to high school. We are friends who are striving to make time together in the WORD a priority so we can LIVE IT OUT actively in our relationships, homes and workplaces. Usually we rotate hosting, however for this fall we will be meeting over Zoom. We would love to have you couples join us!
Men of Mark
Status: Open
Men’s Life Group
Who: Men in the downtown area
What: A Bible study on The Gospel of Mark
When: Mondays, 2:00 pm, beginning Sept 12th
Where: The 705, 55 Dunlop St. W., Barrie
Facilitators: Scott Pearson; Fred Neufeld
Description: We will be doing a bible study on the Gospel of Mark in downtown Barrie, where men from the downtown area can find a safe place to gather together to discuss God’s Word and pray together. We look forward to having you join us.
Angus Small Group for Women
STATUS: Open – Now Meeting on Zoom
Mary Lee Fuentes is leading our ladies’ small group which meets on Monday mornings from 9:30-11:30. We still have space for new ladies to participate in our group! We will meet in the Angus area when we meet in person again, though when we can’t, we meet on Zoom. We’d love to have you join us!
Fabulous Roisin Sunday Afternoon Group
STATUS: Open
Fabulous Roisin Sunday Group
Hello!
We are Fabian and Sarah Roisin and we have a mixed group of friends who meet every other Sunday afternoon from 3:00-5:00 in the Thornton area. Mostly young families, all the kids stay in our basement with babysitters while the adults share life, mature spiritually and pray together. We’d love to have you join us!
South Barrie Ladies Group
STATUS: Open – In Person/Zoom
South Barrie Ladies Group
Hello!
I’m Carole Germain and all women regardless of age, race, marital status or background are welcome to join us! We meet every other Wednesday either by Tyndale Park or on Zoom. Together, we choose the next topic/study and in the past have done video series, book studies or topical studies. We take turns facilitating as we believe our variety of ages, stages, and life experiences allows each of us to bring unique perspectives and love growing together! Unfortunately, we do not have babysitting as a part of our group.
Benjamin Life Group
STATUS: Open
We are Derek and Marcia Benjamin and we facilitate a life group every week on Sundays from 7pm – 9pm. We rotate between two homes, co-hosted and co-lead by the Holmes and the Benjamins. We meet in either the Snow Valley area or in the Dalston area near Midhurst. Sometimes we include the teen kids of the families for a family Bible study if there are interesting or challenging topics! We have room for new participants to join us!