Small Groups
New Heart is a large lively church made up of people from many walks of life and back-grounds. Our goal is to move from Crowd to Community and we think that happens best when individuals join safe and nurturing Small Groups, or home fellowships, that will not only provide you with some "instant community", but also make it easier for you to meet new friends at our larger group events (because you will already know 8 or 12 people).
“We have Small Groups from Arcata to McKinleyville. I encourage you to "do life" in community with us. Step out and make the bold move to join one of our Growth Groups.” -Pastor Neil
What is a small group?
A Small Group is a home fellowship made up of 8 to 12 people who meet weekly (or bi-weekly) to share with, study with and support one another. A leader/host leads each group. A normal meeting lasts for an hour and a half, followed by light refreshments.
How important are small groups?
Here at New Heart Community Church, we consider Small Groups the hub of our ministry. They're the place where we move from Crowd To Community as we study God's Word and support and share our lives with one another. We believe that meeting together on a regular basis is time well spent.
When and where do they meet?
Small Groups meet on various nights and days of the week in homes from McKinleyville to Arcata.
For specific times and sign up information please email New Heart
What are "Special Interest" groups?
These are groups that use different curriculum for their studies (e.g. book studies, women only, parenting, singles, etc.). These groups will indicate the specific interest in the title of their group.
What about childcare?
Small Groups are for adults only. We leave it up to each family to work out their own childcare. Sometimes it works best for families to share a sitter or to swap childcare with another family whose Small Group meets on a different evening.
How do I choose a small group?
When selecting a group, we strongly recommend that you choose a group based on its leader/host team and station in life, rather than its location. Over the years, we've found that groups do best when members share a common station in life and other interests with their leaders, hosts and other group members. In the end, you'll find it's worth the drive! But one final word...don't put it off! When it comes to Small Groups, this may be one of the most important decisions you make for your spiritual growth and connection this year.
