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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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.
Tuesday A.M. Women’s Bible Study – Jesus and Women: In the First Century and Now
Status: Open
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: Open
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!
The Gospel of John (A Beginning Bible Study): Winter 2021
Status: Open
The Gospel of John – A Precept Bible Study
Who: Anyone, in any season of life
When: Fridays, at 7:00 pm
Where: Emmanuel Barrie
Facilitator: Susan Enns
Description:
This 8-week Friday evening study will help you dig deeper into the second half of John’s gospel gaining personal wealth from it for yourself! This study is a stand-alone study, so taking the first half is not a prerequisite for taking this Bible study. All are welcome! You will need workbooks that you may order when you register. We look forward to having you join us!
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: 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!
Joseph – A Zoom Bible Study
Status: Open
Where: Zoom Bible Study
Facilitator: Pam Cope
Description: This study will cover the life of Joseph in Genesis 37-50. Join us as we look at the mess of a dysfunctional family, their adversity and God’s rescue of Joseph out of a pit and bringing him into a position which fulfilled His great purposes for the nation of Israel.
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!