Small groups are a great way to work on your spiritual growth, and to connect with other people.
We offer a great deal of content which can provide a basis for discussion in a small group setting. New Church Connection Magazine provides a article in each issue with new small group content outlines. Choose from the articles below.
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Small group study: Practicing Mindfulness
We all have times where we feel scattered, confused, or just plain lost. This study in mindfulness can help us become more centered and peaceful.
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Small group study: You Can Believe!
Utilize this small group outline as structure for small group study. This month we focus on "You Can Believe!", an introduction into a New Christianity.
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Learning from Bible characters who messed up
Explore the lessons to be learned from Biblical characters who grew to success in spite of failures. Good for small group or individual study.
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Small group study: Gospel of Luke
Get into the Gospel of Luke and explore the lessons and beauty within. Gather some friends together and utilize this small group outline.
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World religions (small group study)
Explore world religions, including the New Church. Utilize this outline as structure for small group study or individual study.
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Small groups: questions Jesus asks us…
We have many questions for the Lord, but what questions does He have for us? Gather some friends together and utilize this small group outline…
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Small groups: spiritual freedom
Gather some friends together and utilize this small group outline as structure and a starting point for a small group study and discussion. Also great…
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Small group Bible study: prayer
What is prayer? To whom does one pray? Does prayer work? How do I know? Gather some friends together and utilize this small group outline…
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Small groups: explore the Psalms
Gather some friends together, bring copies of the Bible, and utilize this small group outline as structure and a starting point for a small group…
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Small groups: explore providence
Gather some friends together and utilize this small group outline as structure and a starting point for a small group study and discussion. Also great…
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Small group Bible study: angels in training
What can we do in our earthly lives to prepare us for being angels? Gather some friends together and explore this 6-week small group study.
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Small group Bible study: paradox
Life is full of paradox and tensions between apparently conflicting ideas and experiences. Many times what we think are opposites are really on a spectrum.…
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Be of good cheer (small group Bible study)
How do we overcome past mistakes to live as fully as we can in Him? Gather some friends together and utilize this small group outline…
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Is this really in God’s plan? (small group Bible study)
We're told "God works in mysterious ways." Gather some friends together and utilize this small group outline as structure and a starting point for a…
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Many ages, similar issues (small group Bible study)
Each age of life provides its own opportunities for us to learn from others and teach those around us too. Gather some friends together and…
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Have you ever thought about… (small group Bible study)
Here are some videos on questions we often have. Gather some friends together and utilize this small group outline as structure and a starting point…
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Exploring the Heavenly City (small group Bible study)
The book The Heavenly City explores consciously inviting God into areas of our lives we'd like to grow and improve. Gather some friends together and…
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Miracles (small group Bible study)
Throughout Jesus’ life he is working miracles in the lives of people he touches. Sometimes in our own lives feel like we need a miracle.…
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Descriptions of the divine (small group Bible study)
The Bible has many metaphors for God: shepherd, king, healer, warrior, and the Word to name a mere few. This small group study explores these…
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De-cluttering our minds (small group Bible study)
Just like our homes and computers, our minds receive all kinds of stuff - some good, some junk. If we don't take the time to…
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Small Group Study: Forgiveness
What does the Bible say about forgiveness? Gather some friends together and utilize this small group outline as structure and a starting point for a…
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Steps of life-change
Start exploring the steps of spiritual growth. Gather some friends together and utilize this small group outline as structure and a starting point for a…