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What is a Life Group?

Life Groups at Sanctuary are a great way for you to GROW and CONNECT with your church family in a small group environment. There are many Groups to choose from – returning and new, including Bible study & discussion, geographic gatherings, demographic discussion groups, and so much more.

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Life Group Leaders are committed to nurturing Connection, Growth and Service
through fellowship, discussion, prayer and fellowship.

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Why join a group?

At Sanctuary, Life Groups are inviting spaces where…

  • We gather to experience life together
  • We pray together
  • We study God’s Word together
  • We find accountability and encouragement and offer it to others
  • We challenge both our emotions and our intellect
  • We pursue wholeness…fully expecting Jesus Christ to be present and to participate!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How Often Do Groups Meet?

Each group has the option of meeting weekly or bi-weekly (2x a month) between the months of October and May. Here’s how that generally breaks down:

Groups Schedule

  • Fall Session | October to Mid-December
  • Winter Session | Mid-January to Mid-March
  • Spring Session | April to May

Q: What will I experience in a Life Group?

  • Sharing your story
  • Exploring the Bible
  • Connecting
  • Serving
  • Laughing
  • Praying
  • Eating
  • Growing

Q: What will be expected of me in a Life Group?

  • Be Present
  • Share – your story, your perspective & insights, even your food!
  • Laugh at yourself and with others
  • Listen to others’ views
  • Pray

Q: Are groups open to new people?

Our Life Groups are designed to invite others into deeper relationship – with God and with others.  At the start of each year, Life Groups (with few exceptions) will “keep an open seat” for the first 2-4 weeks.  After that time, the decision is left up to the group to decide.  Many Life Groups will choose to remain open, while others may choose to close in order to prioritize trust and accountability.

Q: How will we explore the Bible?

In the Fall, Life Groups are encouraged to participate in our All-Church Study or follow the sermon series. After the Fall session, each Life Group and its leader(s) can choose to follow the sermon series or do some other approved study. Regardless of the material chosen, Life Groups will be regularly challenged to let the Scriptures inform our understanding of truth and guide us in our daily lives.

Q: Is childcare available?

Childcare is provided during our Wednesdays @ Sanctuary Life Groups.

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