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Small Groups

It is clear in the New Testament that small groups were critical to the fellowship, communal life, and discipling of followers of Jesus. Even Jesus chose a small group of twelve to teach and experience life together in pursuit of creating a more loving, compassionate, and welcoming, inclusive world. The early church met in houses, not cathedrals and church buildings, that is until Christianity became a legal religion and gained power, prestige, and money.

Even evolutionary theory celebrates the importance of small groups. David Sloan Wilson, in his book, This View of Life, writes:

Evolutionary theory distinctively identifies the small group as the fundamental unit of human social organization, required for both individual well-being and effective action on a larger scale….We must consciously seek to create small groups that benefit individuals as well as society as a whole.

With these things in mind, Union Church, Berea, KY, offers several opportunities for visitors, new members, friends, and members to get involved in a small group of interest to them. Some of these groups are based on reading books, some on studying scripture through the Lectionary, some on social justice, life issues, new member groups, in-the-news discussion groups, or groups built around hiking, walking, lunches, music, dinners, etc. which often also include discussions of recent sermons and/or worship experiences. If there is a group you would like to offer up to host/facilitate, you may contact our Program Coordinator, Rev. David A. Jones, by email.

Current Small Groups You Can Join

Thursday Bible Study
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Thursdays, 10:30am

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Leader: Rev. Carla Gilbert

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Thursday Bible Study Group follows the Revised Common Lectionary, and may be one of the longest-lasting programs of Union Church. We gather to take a look at the suggested passages for that week, for two main purposes: to dig into the scripture and some commentary and share and turn over what is learned, and to help the pastor gain some new insights for the sermon that week. No need to register.

Coffee w/ the Pastor
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Wednesdays, 10:00am

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Leader: Pastor Kent Gilbert

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Coffee with the Pastor is a zoom group that includes members and friends of Union Church from a variety of states and close to home who want to fellowship and catch up with one another. No need to register.

Currently Meeting

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Berea Shape Note Group
BEREA SHAPE NOTES GROUP

Leader: Debbonnaire Kovacs

3rd Sundays of the Month 1:30PM

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No experience or talent necessary! Come one, come all!

For more information and with history and links to resources about Shape Notes, please follow the link below:

WHAT ARE SHAPE NOTES?

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Got Questions/Ideas about Theology? Let’s Talk! Meet the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 6:30 pm in the Training Room

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Leader: Rev. David Jones

Thursdays during the School Year

5:30pm – 7:30pm

Conference Room – 2nd Floor

ConneXions is a gathering of college students & young adults who come together for mutual support, acceptance, inclusion, and learning.   We welcome students of any or no religious tradition, any gender, gender-identity or sexual orientation, or any cultural, socio-economic, or ethnic background in order to build bridges of communication in the telling of our stories.

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Leader: Bernardo Scarambone

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Thursdays

6:30pm – 7:30pm

Choir Room – 3rd Floor

Orchestra

Leader:

Bernardo Scarambone

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Thursdays

5:30pm – 6:30pm

Choir Room – 3rd Floor


Book Group

Leader: Steve Rutledge

Explore the inter-section of faith and the wide scope of human endeavors. All are welcome to join in a community discussion of topics ranging from science to politics to arts and letters.

2nd Tuesdays

7:00pm – 8:30pm

Conference Room

The Psalms Group
The Psalms Group

Leader: Donna Eder

1st & 3rd Wednesdays 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Meets in the Training Room, lower level off the Community Room

Bridge Club
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Fridays

12:30pm – 4:30pm

Meets in the Training Room, lower level off the Community Room

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