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!
The majority of our Life Groups are now meeting in person! Keep your eyes on this site for groups you may like to join! If you are interested in joining one, please look through our current and new listings of Life Groups below. They can be filtered by location. Click the image above each Life Group for more information and to request to join that group. Fill out the registration form for the group(s) you may be interested in and we will be happy to connect you with a group leader!
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Life Groups
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Men’s Life Group
The Men's Life group meets at the church on Thursdays from 7:00-9:00 pm.
Bayclub Life Group
The Bayclub Life Group meets in Central Barrie every other Tuesday from 7-8:30 pm. (Presently full)
Alliston Life Group
This life group meets in Alliston on alternating Thursdays from 7:30-9 pm.
Steffens Life Group
The Steffens Life Group meets in the south end of Barrie on alternating Tuesdays from 7 pm-9 pm. (Presently full)
“The Hood” Life Group
"The Hood" Life Group meets in south end Barrie on alternating Wednesdays from 7-9pm. (Presently full)
Centred Women’s Life Group
The Centred Women's Life group meets in Sound end Barrie on Mondays from 7 pm-9 pm. (Presently full)
Kloosterman Life Group
The Kloosterman life group meets in the Snow Valley area on Monday afternoons from 1-3pm. (Presently full)
Prime Time Couples Group
The Primetime Couple life group meets on Sunday evenings from 7-9pm in Northeast Barrie. (Presently Full)
Men of Mark
For those with a heart for ministry to men in the downtown Barrie area, Mondays 2-4 pm.
Usher
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 2 hours on Sunday mornings, based on a rotating schedule. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: The Ushers are an essential part of a welcoming and smooth-running Sunday worship service. They greet everyone at the doors and act as a host for their section of the worship centre and offer support and connect to those who attend.
Welcome Desk Crew
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 2 hours on a rotating Sunday morning schedule. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:The Welcome Desk Crew are the friendly information nerve centre on Sunday mornings. They get to know newcomers and hand out gifts for first-time attenders. This crew helps our church family register for events and programs, as well as make suggestions and answer questions of people looking to get connected at Emmanuel.
Welcome Team Greeter
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 2 hours on a rotating Sunday morning schedule. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Greeters are the first warm welcome that everyone experiences on a Sunday at Emmanuel. This vital role is alert to first-time attenders who need assistance and initiates helping them find their way. They actively introduce themselves and offer a warm welcome to newcomers.
South Barrie Ladies Group
This life group meets in South Barrie every other Wednesday from 6:30-8pm. (Presently full)
Benjamin Life Group
This life group meets in the Midhurst/Dalston area on Sundays from 6:30pm – 8:30pm.
Angus Small Group for Women
Angus small group for women meets in Angus on Monday mornings from 9:30-11:30 (Presently full)