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 small groups are usually 8-12 people who meet together regularly with the purpose of studying the Scriptures, growing in our faith and loving one another as we do life together.
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 small 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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Small Groups
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Centred Sisters – Young Adult Women’s Small Group
STATUS: Open
Centred Sisters
Who: Young Adult Women
When: Every Wednesday evening, 7:00-9:00 pm
Where: In person, at a location near Emmanuel.
Description: A small group of young ladies desiring to grow in their knowledge and relationship with God as well as with each other. We discuss ideas and choose studies as a group. We’d love to have you join us!
Prime Time Couples Group
Status: Open
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!
Young Adult Men’s Small Group
Status: Open
Young Adult Men’s Small Group
Who: Young Adult Men
Where: Zoom Bible Study
When: Wednesdays, at 7:00pm
Facilitator: Michael Strawbridge
We usually discuss a chapter of the Bible and have a time of prayer every week.
We have been following through the New Testament letters. All young adult men are welcome to join us!
Gems From Genesis
Status: Open
Bible Walk-Through with Andy Symons
Status: Open
The Gospel of John (A Beginning Bible Study): Fall 2020
Status: Open
The Book of Hebrews (A Go-Deep Bible Study): Fall 2020
Status: Open
Improving Communication in Your Marriage
Status: Open
Description: Are you interested in improving the communication in your marriage? Why not consider taking this practical and helpful, 5-week Scripture-based study? Engaged couples are also welcome to participate! Our first evening we will meet at Emmanuel Barrie and the remaining meetings will meet on Zoom.
Questions? Contact Hugh and Katharine McIntosh, katharine4jc@gmail.com, hughnmcintosh@gmail.com
The Heart of Parenting: Fall 2020 (Section 2 in person)
Status: Open
The Heart of Parenting: Fall 2020 (Section 1 on Zoom)
Status: Open
The Gospel Project – Online Study
STATUS: Open
Who: Adults in any season of life.
When: Every Sunday evening from 7:00-8:00 pm, beginning Oct 18th, 2020
Facilitator: Tim Patzer
Description:
The Gospel Project is an ongoing study that walks its way through the Bible! This new set of sessions (life and ministry of Jesus) will meet on Zoom each Sunday from 7:00-8:00 pm. Study guides available on request. No previous attendance is required.
*All Zoom online studies will need internet access, and members will need to be willing to learn how to login to Zoom (free).
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 Small Group
STATUS: Open
We are Derek and Marcia Benjamin and we facilitate a small 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!
Women’s Precept Bible Study
Status: Open
Shawn Hadigate leads this Bible Study at Emmanuel on Tuesdays from 12:00-3:00. New participants are welcome! We start a book of the Bible in Sept, begin another in the new year and continue throughout the year. We’d love to have you be a part of us!