Small Group Ministry

Small Group Ministry at The First Church is for people who want to explore their faith in a small group setting. After a brief check-in, group members practice an active listening technique as the topic (such as prayer, beauty, God, forgiveness, love, heaven, approval, or healing) circles around the room and the participants share a story or reflection. Sessions are typically 90 minutes long.

Thanks to the leadership of trained lay facilitators, our daytime and evening groups have flourished and grown over the past five years. People who attend SGM often say, “These are the conversations I thought I’d have at coffee hour. I feel so close to my group members. Small Group Ministry is an oasis in my busy week.” We particularly welcome new members of the church community to SGM. It can be an excellent way to connect to a small group of new friends.

Currently, there are two evening and one daytime group who meet every other week. At the request of congregants, we are offering single session Small Group Ministry topics based on a sermon topic each month during the 2011-12 year.  These single session SGM’s are being called Chalice Circles.  If you are interested in learning more about SGM, joining a group, attending a Chalice Circle, or being trained as a facilitator, please contact Bev anytime at uubev1@verizon.net or call 617-484-1054 x 207.

Bev Gillette is a trained Small Group Ministry facilitator.